Comparison

Jazz Time Trainer vs Band Session Note

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

Head to head
About

Jazz Time Trainer

Features
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Jazz Time Trainer is a focused metronome and inner-pulse trainer built for jazz musicians, drummers, students, and serious practice sessions. This is not a generic click app. JTT is designed around the way musicians actually train time: internal pulse, click independence, 2 & 4 practice, gap-click work, odd meters, grouping, swing ride practice, subdivisions, and clean visual feedback. Key features: - 20-400 BPM tempo range - Stable high-output click engine - All Beats, 2 & 4, 1 Only, 4 Only - Gap Click and Random Drop timing challenges - Common time signatures for jazz practice - Odd meter and grouping concepts for modern jazz training - Subdivision practice for 8ths, 16ths, and triplet feels - Customizable beat accents and mute states - Multiple click sound profiles, including voice count mode - Swing Ride practice with Center, Ahead, and Layback feel options - Memory slots for saving practice setups - Minimal dark interface designed for practice, not distraction - Media mix mode for practicing while playing along with other audio JTT is made for musicians who care about time feel, not just BPM. No ads.

About

Band Session Note

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

Highlights
  • Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil
  • Drum notation with standard lines
  • Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo)
  • Solfège stickers for kids
  • Create and manage setlists
  • Customizable song sections
  • Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF
Features
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Band Session Note is a light, fast music-notation app for iPad and Apple Pencil. Write charts by hand — instantly — with all the convenience of digital. ■ Made for · Session players jotting chords and rhythms on the fly during rehearsal · Musicians who annotate and edit charts they're handed · Parents and teachers teaching solfège with color and shape ■ Key features · Drum Pack — Tap a drum and the note lands on its standard line. Mix 8th, 16th, 32nd and dotted notes in one beam. Snare, kick, hi-hat, cymbals, and R/L sticking. · Gig Charts — Import scores as photos or PDFs and write pen, symbols and notes right on top. Arrange pages in any order. · Kids Music — Solfège stickers for little musicians. Circle, square, triangle and star shapes with rainbow notes; free color, text color and size. · Setlists — Bundle songs into a single set file and share it with the whole band. Reorder, and open with a tap. · Custom Sections — Intro, Verse, Chorus, and any label your band uses — create and reuse your own. ■ Editing tools · Notes, rests, accidentals, barlines, beams, triplets, chords, rehearsal marks · Apple Pencil handwriting (pressure + smoothing) · text · rainbow colors · infinite paste · Multi-page · PDF import · export as PNG, JPG or PDF · Auto-localized in 6 languages (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, German) From the rehearsal room to the stage — keep every chart your band needs in one notebook

Screenshots

Jazz Time Trainer4 screens
Band Session Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jazz Time Trainer at Free against Band Session Note's $9.99. Jazz Time Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Jazz Time Trainer is free to download; Band Session Note costs $9.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jazz Time Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Time Trainer ships an update every 4 days, Band Session Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jazz Time Trainer versus Band Session Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz Time TrainerBand Session Note
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSangwoo Shinsung ju KIM

In-app purchases

None

Jazz Time Trainer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Band Session Note

One-time4
  • 드럼팩$0.99
  • 음악놀이$0.99
  • String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke)$0.99
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  • All-in-One Bundle$3.99

Questions

Is Jazz Time Trainer free?
Jazz Time Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Band Session Note free?
Band Session Note costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Jazz Time Trainer or Band Session Note have ads?
Neither Jazz Time Trainer nor Band Session Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Time Trainer or Band Session Note?
Jazz Time Trainer ships an update every 4 days, and Band Session Note every 6 days. Most recently, Jazz Time Trainer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Band Session Note on October 17, 2026.

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