Comparison

Jazz Progression Trainer vs ChordLoop

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

Head to head
About

Jazz Progression Trainer

Features
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Jazz Progression Trainer is a practice tool designed for jazz musicians who want to internalize chord progressions by ear. Play along with a full rhythm section Listen to a real piano, walking bass, and drums as you practice. Each progression is performed at your chosen tempo, looping continuously so you can focus on your instrument. Progressions included Major II-V-I Minor II-V-I Jazz Blues (12-bar) Minor Blues (12-bar) Rhythm Changes (AABA, 32-bar) All 12 keys Transpose any progression instantly to any key. Build fluency across the entire harmonic universe. Adjustable tempo Set the BPM anywhere from 60 to 300. Start slow, build confidence, then push the speed. Visual chord guide The current chord is highlighted on screen as the progression plays, so you can always see where you are in the form. Whether you're a beginner learning your first turnaround or an advanced player drilling changes at 240 BPM, Jazz Progression Trainer keeps up with you.

About

ChordLoop

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ChordLoop is the fastest way to find your next chord progression. Pick a key, tap a chord, and hear it instantly. Stack chords into a progression, loop it at any tempo, and let the ideas flow. Whether you're writing a song, learning theory, or just noodling on the couch, ChordLoop turns "what sounds good next?" into a few taps. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Play every chord in any key — major and minor, with the music theory built in and correct • Hear real sound generated right on your device — nothing to download, works fully offline • Flip on 7th chords for a richer, jazzier feel • Loop your progression at any tempo and hear it come to life • Start from classic progressions — pop, 50s, ballad, and more • Save the progressions you love • Share a progression with a single tap CHORDLOOP PRO — one-time unlock • Export any progression to MIDI and drop it into GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW • Drum grooves that turn your progression into a real track • Six more instruments — Organ, Nylon Guitar, Synth, Strings, Music Box, and Marimba CHORDLOOP STUDIO — for teachers, band leaders and anyone who runs a rehearsal • Chord chart export — a clean one-page chart of any progression to print or share • Practice mode — count-in, start slow, speed up each pass, stop after a set number of passes • Lesson sets — group saved progressions by class, student or song • Up to 100 saved ideas, and everything in Pro while Studio is active Studio is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, billed to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it any time in your Apple ID settings. Pro stays a one-time purchase and does not expire. STUDIO WITH A TEACHER — free for the teacher • Got a code from your music teacher? Settings › Studio with a teacher › type it with your first name • No code yet? Invite your teacher from the app: they sign up free and you join their studio automatically • This week's loop from your teacher sits at the top of the app, with their note and practice plan • Every practice run reports back: the loop, how many passes, the tempo you reached — never typed, never a leaderboard • Teachers: paste your key once and every saved idea gets a Send to students button; your page shows who practised Built for songwriters, producers, guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, teachers, and anyone learning music. No account. No ads. The full songwriting core is free; Pro is a single one-time purchase; Studio is optional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jonathanbbiles.github.io/chordloop/privacy.html

Screenshots

Jazz Progression Trainer3 screens
ChordLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChordLoop at Free against Jazz Progression Trainer's $2.99. ChordLoop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Jazz Progression Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

ChordLoop is free to download; Jazz Progression Trainer costs $2.99 up front. ChordLoop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Jazz Progression Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Progression Trainer ships an update every 6 months, ChordLoop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Jazz Progression Trainer versus ChordLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz Progression TrainerChordLoop
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertabito ozakiJONATHAN BILES

In-app purchases

None

Jazz Progression Trainer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ChordLoop

Subscriptions2
  • ChordLoop Studio (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • ChordLoop Studio (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ChordLoop Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Jazz Progression Trainer free?
Jazz Progression Trainer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordLoop free?
ChordLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jazz Progression Trainer or ChordLoop have ads?
Neither Jazz Progression Trainer nor ChordLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Progression Trainer or ChordLoop?
Jazz Progression Trainer ships an update every 6 months, and ChordLoop every 5 days. Most recently, Jazz Progression Trainer was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChordLoop on November 5, 2026.

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