# DashJam vs FR

The clearest difference is device support: FR at 3 against DashJam's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashJam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DashJam ships an update every 9 days, FR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashJam | FR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr-1-jam-and-rehearsal-recorder/id6794047261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Gruschka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777179666) | [Qi Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814670818) |

## What reviewers say

### DashJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashjam-jam-recorder/id6777179664)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| DashJam Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### FR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr-1-jam-and-rehearsal-recorder/id6794047261)

This music app automatically detects and transcribes audio clips from your jam sessions or rehearsals. It helps you organize, name, and export musical ideas, with local processing for privacy. A one-time upgrade unlocks advanced editing and organizational tools.

**Highlights:** Automatic music clip detection, Speech transcription, Audio import and export, Traditional tune lookup, Local on-device processing, Clip editing (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FR-1 Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashJam free?

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

### Is FR free?

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

### Do DashJam or FR have ads?

Neither DashJam nor FR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DashJam or FR?

DashJam ships an update every 9 days, and FR every 2 weeks. Most recently, DashJam was updated on October 25, 2026 and FR on October 29, 2026.

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