Comparison

Jazzr 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

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

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

Jazzr4 screens
Play Jazz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play Jazz at none against Jazzr's 3. Play Jazz also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Jazzr's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Jazzr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Play Jazz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Jazzr versus Play Jazz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazzrPlay Jazz
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.213.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumam Abo AlrajaMateusz Smarduch

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jazzr

Subscriptions2
  • Jazzr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Jazzr Pro Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jazzr Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

Play Jazz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jazzr free?
Jazzr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Jazz free?
Play Jazz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jazzr or Play Jazz have ads?
Play Jazz shows ads; Jazzr does not.

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