Comparison

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 vs Jazz Licks

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

Head to head
About

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1

Learn major chords in 20 days with vocal harmony exercises and personalized feedback. Track your progress, receive daily study tips, and unlock surprises upon completion. Ideal for self-studiers and musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • 20-day chord learning program
  • Vocal harmony exercises
  • Adaptive question repetition
  • Daily progress tracking graph
  • Study tips and illustrations
  • Collect 20 daily items for a surprise
Features
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◆No additional charge. The Study Chords Anywhere app teaches you chords in just 20 days. ◆In the A capella Keyboard Method, you hear beautiful vocal harmony.◆Questions with incorrect answers are repeated more frequently. ◆Comments appropriate to play results appear each time. ◆Words of wisdom to support musical interest appear. ◆ There are only two things to do each day. Training frequency and best times are recorded on a graph every day. ◆ It will give you the study tips you need with easy-to-understand illustrations. ◆ One item will appear per day. Collect all 20 for a big surprise! This app is: "One that encourages a person who are self-studying chords," and one that has "teachers and students alike anxious to start the next session." Completing the app opens the door to new possibilities! In Volume 1, master the Major Chords--the most frequently used chords in the world. The best way to master all the chords is to completely master the Major Chords first. ◆ Recommended for ... •7th graders to adults who want to be able to recall chords regardless of instrument. •Music students and musicians. •Teachers with students who are having trouble memorizing chords. •Parents who want their children to be able to play something without a score. Now you're ready to step out into the world with Study Chords Anywhere Volume 1!

About

Jazz Licks

Practice jazz improvisation with scrolling sheet music, backing tracks, and automatic transposition for various instruments. Offers adjustable tempo, clef switching, and PDF export for sheet music.

Highlights
  • Melody Guide with sheet music sync
  • Backing tracks with drums
  • Automatic 12-key transposition
  • Variable tempo control
  • Clef switching (treble/bass)
  • PDF export for sheet music
  • Favorites registration
Features
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◆This is a one-time purchase app that lets you practice various jazz improvisation phrases with backing tracks. Fully compatible with transposing instruments such as trumpet and saxophone. 【Main Features】 ・Melody Guide:Phrases scroll along with the sheet music and backing, allowing you to practice in sync. Great for beginners too! ・Backing with Drums:The drum keeps the rhythm so you can focus on groove while practicing. ・Automatic 12-Key Transposition:Practice without worrying about keys, even for C, Eb, and Bb instruments. ・Variable Tempo:Easily change the tempo to various patterns via settings. ・Key Step Adjustment:Optimize difficulty by transposing up a half step, perfect fourth, or perfect fifth. ・Clef Switching:Switch between treble and bass clefs. The actual pitch follows accordingly. ・Backing Pattern Switching:Freely change styles like Swing or Bossa Nova to match the mood. ・Backing Only Playback:Practice improvisation realistically without the melody line. ・Favorites Registration:Collect your favorite phrases in one place for instant access. ・PDF Export:Convert phrases into sheet music PDFs for printing. ・Simple UI & Easy Operation:Minimalist design makes functions clear at a glance. ・More Phrases Coming Soon:Content will be expanded with updates. 【Recommended For】 ・Jazz beginners to advanced players ・Wind players who want to improve improvisation for big band or jam sessions ・Those who want to systematically learn standard jazz phrases ・Those who want to manage sheet music, backing, and tempo all in one app 【One-Time Purchase for Peace of Mind】 ・No additional payments or subscriptions ・Future phrase additions will also be provided for free

Screenshots

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.14 screens
Jazz Licks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 at $1.99 against Jazz Licks's $12.99. Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (87% vs 62%). Jazz Licks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 costs $1.99 and Jazz Licks $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1's written reviews are positive against 62% of Jazz Licks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 ships an update every 2 months, Jazz Licks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 versus Jazz Licks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy Chords Anywhere Vol.1Jazz Licks
Price$1.99 — better$12.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNet Tokyo Inc.GENIT Inc.

Customer experience

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.3%

Jazz Licks

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

None

Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1

No in-app purchases

None

Jazz Licks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 free?
Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jazz Licks free?
Jazz Licks costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 or Jazz Licks?
Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 is rated higher. Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jazz Licks averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 or Jazz Licks have ads?
Neither Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 nor Jazz Licks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 or Jazz Licks?
Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 ships an update every 2 months, and Jazz Licks every 6 days. Most recently, Study Chords Anywhere Vol.1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jazz Licks on November 13, 2026.

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