# Kjos IPS vs Manhattan Beach USD

The clearest difference is rating: Manhattan Beach USD at 5.0 against Kjos IPS's 2.7. Manhattan Beach USD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 48). Kjos IPS's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kjos IPS sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. Manhattan Beach USD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manhattan Beach USD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kjos IPS has 132 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kjos IPS | Manhattan Beach USD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manhattan-beach-usd/id6784364928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 218 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pygraphics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909400469) | [MANHATTAN BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663509758) |

## What reviewers say

### Kjos IPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486)

Enhance music education with interactive practice tools. Access digital sheet music, play-along accompaniments, video lessons, and a recording studio. Ideal for students and teachers to deepen musical understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** eBook versions of Kjos publications, Teacher Edition access, Play-along accompaniment and recordings, Video lessons, Personal recording studio, Interactive glossaries and flashcards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Practice Guides for TOE - Percussion - Media Only | $3.99 | one-time |
| Excellence in Theory Bk 1 - DB | $5.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Cello Book 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 2, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer A, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 2A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer B, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 3B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| SB String Bass Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 4B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 3A DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 3, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Viola Book 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Viola Book 3, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1B - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 2B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 4A DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trombone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Score Book 1 - Discount Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Bb Tuba Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Alto Saxophone Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Clarinet - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 2 - Trumpet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Flute - Digital B | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Eb Alto Sax - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Tuba Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Baritone-Euphonium TC Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Baritone-Euphonium BC Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Trombone - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 2 Clarinet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Electric Bass Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 Trumpet-Cornet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 2 - Digital Book | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence F Horn Book 1 - Digital Book | $10.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Percussion - DB | $11.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 1 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 2 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bastien Piano for Adults Bk 1 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Score Book 1 - Digital Book | $59.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Conductor Score | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Digital book access convenient for practice
- 🎵 Audio accompaniment tracks helpful for learning
- 🎤 Recording feature useful for self-assessment
- 🎼 Tuner functionality works well
- 📖 Clean PDF export capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Audio playback problems and loading failures
- 🐛 Glitchy interface with scrolling issues
- 🐛 Recording function buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Requires paid license codes for books already purchased

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio files won't load or play
- Product code already used error preventing activation
- Videos not functioning
- Tuner stops working after initial use

**Requested features**

- Custom tempo/speed controller for audio
- Ability to record without accompaniment track
- Student part only option without fusion accompaniments
- Disable page transition animations
- Microphone recording improvements


### Manhattan Beach USD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manhattan-beach-usd/id6784364928)

Stay informed about school district events, receive customized notifications for your student's organization, and access weekly cafeteria menus. The app also provides district updates and a staff directory for easy contact.

**Highlights:** Event calendar with sharing, Customizable notifications by organization, Weekly cafeteria menus, Live district updates feed, Staff and department directory

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kjos IPS free?

Kjos IPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manhattan Beach USD free?

Manhattan Beach USD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kjos IPS or Manhattan Beach USD?

Manhattan Beach USD is rated higher. Kjos IPS averages 2.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Manhattan Beach USD averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Kjos IPS or Manhattan Beach USD have ads?

Neither Kjos IPS nor Manhattan Beach USD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kjos IPS or Manhattan Beach USD?

Kjos IPS ships an update every 2 months, and Manhattan Beach USD every 2 months. Most recently, Kjos IPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Manhattan Beach USD on October 31, 2026.

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