Comparison

Arpeggio Forge vs MozScore

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

MozScore

This app provides a visual guide for playing the harmonica, displaying sheet music alongside real-time coaching for hole selection, breath direction, and slide movement. It offers synchronized audio playback, practice tools, and the ability to import your own music files.

Highlights
  • Harmonica scores and tablature
  • Real-time coaching for notes, breath, and slide
  • Synchronized audio playback with tempo adjustment
  • Microphone analysis for practice
  • Import MusicXML, MIDI, and MozScore files
  • Adjustable tempo and looping for practice passages
Features
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Your score. Your coach. Side by side. Unfold iPhone Duo and give your music room to breathe. MozScore Duo keeps the score in view while Toots guides your next move: the hole to play, the breath direction and the slide, clearly displayed together. A MUSIC SPACE THAT UNFOLDS On the open display, the score and coach share two panels. Set Duo on a table for a score above and guidance below. Close the phone to find your current piece, session, coach and library in a compact home. The interface also adapts to other iPhone models and iPad. READ THE MUSIC. SEE THE GESTURE. β€’ Scores and tablature for 12- or 16-hole chromatic harmonica. β€’ Hole number, breath direction and slide shown beneath the notes. β€’ Synchronised audio playback with adjustable tempo. β€’ Accessible zoom controls and layouts that fit the available space. β€’ Notation-only display for musicians who already read sheet music. TWO WAYS TO PRACTISE WITH TOOTS Listen to the score first to hear the passage. Then switch to the listening coach: model audio is muted and the microphone can analyse the notes you play. Microphone listening starts only when you choose to start it. An illustrated harmonica highlights the expected hole and shows whether to blow, draw or press the slide. Advice is based on the score and selected passage: slow down, prepare a breath change or work on one difficulty at a time. YOUR REPERTOIRE. YOUR PACE. Choose a piece from the library or import MusicXML, MIDI and MozScore files. Select a passage, adjust the tempo and repeat it in a loop. Your settings and sessions stay on your device. OPEN AND PLAY No account to create. Included scores, sounds and note analysis are available on your device. The microphone is used for listening coaching; reading and audio playback work without it. A score to show where to go. A coach for the next gesture. And the space of Duo to keep them together.

Screenshots

Arpeggio Forge4 screens
MozScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arpeggio Forge at Free against MozScore's $2.99. Arpeggio Forge also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). MozScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Arpeggio Forge is free to download; MozScore costs $2.99 up front. Arpeggio Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MozScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arpeggio Forge ships an update every 2 days, MozScore every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Arpeggio Forge versus MozScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArpeggio ForgeMozScore
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroto KashimaFrank Bastin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arpeggio Forge

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$3.99
None

MozScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arpeggio Forge free?
Arpeggio Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MozScore free?
MozScore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arpeggio Forge or MozScore have ads?
Arpeggio Forge shows ads; MozScore does not.
Which is updated more often, Arpeggio Forge or MozScore?
Arpeggio Forge ships an update every 2 days, and MozScore every 5 days. Most recently, Arpeggio Forge was updated on October 25, 2026 and MozScore on October 25, 2026.

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