Comparison

JazzShed vs RealPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JazzShed

Features
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Whether you are just starting or already playing, JazzShed trains the core listening and recognition skills you need for jazz harmony: - Chord recognition and spelling - Interval training - Scale drills - Cadence and progression listening Practice is structured, interactive, and designed for short daily sessions. You can use built-in presets for quick starts or customize drills to target specific weak spots. As you train, JazzShed tracks your progress so you can see improvement over time and stay consistent. Key features: - Guided ear-training drills for chords, intervals, scales, and cadences - Multiple drill modes for recognition, spelling, and playback-based practice - Customizable sessions and presets - Progress tracking and spaced review support - Clean practice workflow built for daily use JazzShed is built to help you move from guessing to hearing harmony with confidence.

About

RealPlay

Practice music with authentic backing tracks performed by professional musicians. Customize tempo, key, and mix for focused learning. Features over 100 standard chord progressions with an expanding library.

Highlights
  • Authentic backing tracks
  • 100+ standard chord progressions
  • Real-time tempo adjustment
  • Instrument isolation and mixing
  • Instant transposition to all keys
Features
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RealPlay lets you practice with real music—not midi tracks, AI, or loops. Play along with authentic backing tracks performed by world-class rhythm sections, featuring an expanding library of over 100 essential standard chord progressions. Easily customize your practice with real-time controls for tempo, key, and mix—so you can focus on exactly what you need. Features: • World-class rhythm sections • 100+ essential jazz standards and chord progressions (expanding library) • Real-time tempo adjustment • Instrument isolation and mixing (ideal for rhythm section players) • Instant transposition to all 12 keys Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JazzShed4 screens
RealPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JazzShed at none against RealPlay's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RealPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per month. JazzShed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JazzShed ships an update every 6 days, RealPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JazzShed versus RealPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazzShedRealPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan MoffettRealPlay LLC

In-app purchases

None

JazzShed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RealPlay

Subscriptions2
  • RealPlay Pro Monthly$3.291 Month
  • RealPlay Pro Yearly$21.991 Year

Questions

Is JazzShed free?
JazzShed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RealPlay free?
RealPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JazzShed or RealPlay have ads?
Neither JazzShed nor RealPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JazzShed or RealPlay?
JazzShed ships an update every 6 days, and RealPlay every 5 days. Most recently, JazzShed was updated on October 31, 2026 and RealPlay on November 5, 2026.

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