Comparison

Jazz Progression Trainer vs Play Jazz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Play Jazz

Features
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Play Jazz turns your iPhone or iPad into an approachable jazz instrument. Choose a sound, start a backing groove, and play notes that fit the current harmony. Features: - Scale-safe keyboard with Home Scale and Chord Scale modes - Jazz chord progressions and backing grooves - Piano, Hammond organ, guitar, brass, and other instrument sounds - Sustain controls and touch-friendly slide playing - Tempo, mix, and three-band EQ controls - No account required Play freely, explore jazz harmony, and build confidence without worrying about wrong notes. The app is free and supported by non-personalized banner advertising.

Screenshots

Jazz Progression Trainer3 screens
Play Jazz4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Play Jazz is free to download; Jazz Progression Trainer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Progression Trainer ships an update every 6 months, Play Jazz every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
Jazz Progression Trainer versus Play Jazz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz Progression TrainerPlay Jazz
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.413.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertabito ozakiMateusz Smarduch

In-app purchases

None

Jazz Progression Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Play Jazz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jazz Progression Trainer free?
Jazz Progression Trainer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play Jazz free?
Play Jazz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jazz Progression Trainer or Play Jazz have ads?
Play Jazz shows ads; Jazz Progression Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Progression Trainer or Play Jazz?
Jazz Progression Trainer ships an update every 6 months, and Play Jazz every 5 days. Most recently, Jazz Progression Trainer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Play Jazz on October 16, 2026.

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