# Grooves vs Howli

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Howli at 50% against Grooves's 0%. Howli also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Grooves's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Howli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Grooves asks for nothing beyond the download.

Howli holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Howli has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Grooves's written reviews are positive against 50% of Howli's.

Grooves ships an update every 3 months, Howli every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grooves | Howli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooves/id6761329186/reviews) | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howli-learn-to-sing-harmonies/id6762453643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 187 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARTIN SVOBODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888945282) | [CandidGO Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848321804) |

## What reviewers say

### Grooves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooves/id6761329186)

This app is a social music platform for album enthusiasts. Users can rate albums, write reviews, track listening history, and discover new music through friends and the community. It helps build a personal music taste profile and connect with others who share similar interests.

**Highlights:** Rate albums, Write reviews, Track listening history, Follow users, Discover music through community, Build music taste profile

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Howli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howli-learn-to-sing-harmonies/id6762453643)

Create multi-layered vocal harmony videos by recording individual parts. Follow on-screen cues for pitch and lyrics to build a full choir sound from a single voice. Ideal for singers practicing covers or creating unique vocal arrangements.

**Highlights:** Record individual harmony layers, Follow pitch and lyric cues, Select songs to record, Keep best vocal takes, Build full choir-style videos, Practice vocal parts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Howli Unlimited Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Howli Unlimited Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Howli Unlimited Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grooves free?

Grooves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Howli free?

Howli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grooves or Howli?

Howli is rated higher. Grooves averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Howli averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Grooves or Howli have ads?

Neither Grooves nor Howli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grooves or Howli?

Grooves ships an update every 3 months, and Howli every 3 days. Most recently, Grooves was updated on October 25, 2026 and Howli on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*