Comparison

Arpeggio Forge vs Jazzr

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

Head to head
About

Arpeggio Forge

Features
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ArpeggioForge is a dedicated arpeggio and chord tone practice app for guitarists. 【Key Features】 β€’ "Shell Voicing + Click" Playback Mode Play 1st, 3rd, and 7th shell voicing chord tones with a clear click sound upon selecting a chord! Hear and feel every tap clearly even in silent mode. β€’ Auto-Rotating Chord Progression Presets Includes essential progression patterns such as Jazz II-V-I, Turnarounds, and Secondary Dominants. Progression, key, and tempo auto-rotate every time you relaunch the app! β€’ Rich Tension Chords Supports 15 advanced tension chord types including maj7, m7, maj9, 7(b9), 7(#11), 7(b13), m11, 7alt and more. β€’ Custom Progression Editor Build and customize your own chord progressions effortlessly. β€’ Real-time TAB Guitar Score Visualize playing notes in real time with full CAGED position support. β€’ Arpeggio Pattern Selection Select distinct patterns (3-5-7-9, 1-3-5, etc.) for the first and second half of each measure. β€’ Approach Notes (Passing Tones) Automatically generate jazz-style chromatic and stepwise approach phrases resolving to target notes. β€’ Versatile Rhythm Options Supports 8th notes, triplets, quarter notes, 3/4 time, and 6/8 time. β€’ Simple Real-Time Tuner Instantly measure pitch and cent deviations using your microphone. β€’ Streak Practice Tracker Keep track of consecutive practice days, personal bests, and total days. β€’ Chord Voicings (CHORDS ON Mode) Automatically layout chord tones on the fretboard with shell voicings or 4-note voicings. β€’ BPM Slider Adjust tempo freely from 40 to 240 BPM. 【Premium Features (One-time Purchase)】 Unlock unlimited chord progression save/load presets, complete ad removal, and unlimited playback count. Perfect for guitarists of all genres including Jazz, Fusion, Pop, and Rock. Daily practice habits made simple.

About

Jazzr

Features
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Jazzr is a practice tool built for guitarists serious about jazz. Chord Voicings Generate drop 2, drop 3, triads, shell voicings, guide tones, and quartal shapes across all string sets and inversions. Harmonize any key across all 7 diatonic degrees with a voice leading optimizer that minimizes hand movement between chords. Build custom progressions with the palette editor. Scales 25+ scale types across CAGED, 3NPS, and 3:2 systems. Covers major modes, melodic minor, harmonic minor, pentatonics, blues, and symmetric scales. View a single position or all positions at once. Label by notes, intervals, or fingering. Arpeggios Triad, seventh, and extension arpeggios in position and diagonal 2NPS layouts. Harmonized arpeggios across all 7 diatonic degrees. Practice Tools - Chord Analyzer: detect any chord shape on a 20-fret fretboard in real time. - Harmony Analysis: identify chord functions with Real Book notation and cadence analysis. - Harmony Lab: drill ii-V-I cadences and voice leading. - Guide Tones: ear training focused on thirds and sevenths through progressions. - Reharmonization: explore and drill substitution techniques. - Circle of Fifths: interactive wheel with mnemonics and quizzes. - Rhythm Trainer: subdivisions, tap accuracy, and rhythm games. - Chromatic Tuner: pitch detection. - Conducting: beat pattern practice. - Standards: jazz standard analysis and practice. - Practice Routines: build and follow structured sessions with a built-in player and HUD. - Custom Drills: build your own exercises. - Progress: streaks, stats, and session history. Theory A full content library covering foundations, advanced harmony, scale-chord relationships, style and form, and jazz standards analysis. Progress tracking and streaks built in. Interactive chord and scale examples throughout. Audio Real guitar sample playback with strum patterns, reverb, and tone controls. A precise metronome with subdivisions, polyrhythm, beat patterns, and tap tempo. Export Generate PDF chord guides, scale charts, and arpeggio sheets ready to print or share. Built by a guitarist, for guitarists. _ Terms of Use: https://jazzr.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://jazzr.app/privacy

Screenshots

Arpeggio Forge4 screens
Jazzr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jazzr at none against Arpeggio Forge's shown. Arpeggio Forge's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Arpeggio Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jazzr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Arpeggio Forge versus Jazzr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArpeggio ForgeJazzr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroto KashimaHumam Abo Alraja

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arpeggio Forge

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

Jazzr

Subscriptions2
  • Jazzr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Jazzr Pro Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jazzr Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Arpeggio Forge free?
Arpeggio Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jazzr free?
Jazzr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arpeggio Forge or Jazzr have ads?
Arpeggio Forge shows ads; Jazzr does not.

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