iReal Pro
Practice app with chord charts and a virtual backing band that plays any song in any key or tempo.
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Is iReal Pro free?
No, it's a paid product
- Free trial:
- 7 days (most platforms)
Checked on iReal Pro's site Nov 8, 2026
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About iReal Pro
iReal Pro is a practice tool for musicians, best known among jazz players and students. You load or write chord charts, and a virtual band of piano, guitar, bass and drums plays along in more than fifty styles, from swing and bossa nova to rock and reggae. You can change key and tempo instantly, loop a hard section, mute an instrument to play that part yourself, and have the tempo or key step up automatically as you practise. Thousands of user-made charts are shared free on the iReal Pro forums, and teachers use it to set exercises and playlists. The band is generated from chord symbols rather than taken from original recordings. It's a one-time purchase per platform with no subscription or ads, with optional style packs as in-app purchases, and runs on iPhone and iPad, Mac, Android, Windows and Linux, fully offline.
Best for: Jazz and pop musicians who want a play-along band for practising standards in any key.
iReal Pro pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from iReal Pro's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One-time purchase per platform | Nov 8, 2026 | irealpro.com |
| Free trial | 7 days (most platforms) | Nov 8, 2026 | irealpro.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Pay once per platform with no subscription or ads
- Instant transposition, tempo changes and looping for focused practice
- Huge free library of community chord charts
Why people leave
- Each platform is bought separately (iOS purchase doesn't cover Mac or Android)
- Accompaniment is generated from chords, not real recordings of songs
- Extra style packs cost more as in-app purchases
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iReal Pro: common questions
What is iReal Pro?
iReal Pro: Practice app with chord charts and a virtual backing band that plays any song in any key or tempo. Best for jazz and pop musicians who want a play-along band for practising standards in any key. Available for iOS, macOS, Android, Windows and Linux.
Is iReal Pro free?
No, iReal Pro is a paid product.
How much does iReal Pro cost?
iReal Pro is a paid product. Pricing: One-time purchase per platform; Free trial: 7 days (most platforms). Checked on iReal Pro's own site, November 2026.
Does iReal Pro have a free trial or refund?
Free trial: 7 days (most platforms). Source: iReal Pro's own site.
Is iReal Pro open source?
No, iReal Pro is not open source.
What platforms does iReal Pro run on?
iReal Pro is available for iOS, macOS, Android, Windows and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to iReal Pro?
The highest-ranked iReal Pro alternatives right now are Moises and forScore. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
iReal Pro vs Moises: what's the difference?
iReal Pro is a paid product; Moises is free with paid plans. Only iReal Pro runs on Linux. Only Moises runs on Web.