A iReal Pro alternative
Play over progressions, then over your own songs.
iReal Pro is already pay-once, and it's a classic. If you're looking for something free to start on Android or iPhone that also turns your own songs into practice material, More Than Modes is worth a look.
More Than Modes vs iReal Pro
| Feature | More Than Modes | iReal Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Play a chord progression with a band feel | Guitar & piano rhythms | 50+ styles |
| Change the key | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loop the bar you can't get | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drum machine with a beat library | ✓ | – |
| Circle of fifths you can play | ✓ | – |
| Split a song into stems (vocals, drums, bass, guitar) | ✓ | – |
| Chords of your song, bar by bar | ✓ | – |
| Scales & modes on the fretboard | ✓ | – |
| Ear training | ✓ | – |
| Chromatic tuner | ✓ | – |
| Free to download | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pay once, no subscription needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | Free download with a free Pro trial. Pro: pay once (US $15.99), it's yours for good — no subscription needed | Paid app, one-time purchase per platform (around $21.99 on iPhone, 2026); 7-day free trial on most platforms |
✓ yes · ✗ no · – not listed in its store description. iReal Pro details checked in October 2026; prices are US and change by country.
What More Than Modes adds on the same page
- Draw a progression on the circle of fifths or the chord multiverse and it plays right away.
- Turn the circle while it plays and hear it in the new key instantly.
- Albums of soul, jazz, funk and metal made to play over, with the chords appearing.
And that's one of ten tools — all offline, no ads:
When iReal Pro is the better choice
iReal Pro's virtual band is much deeper: 50+ styles, thousands of community chord charts, and you can write and share your own charts. For jazz standards it's the reference.
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FAQ
Is there a free iReal Pro alternative for Android?
More Than Modes is free to download on Android and iPhone, with a free Pro trial. Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription needed.
Can I practice over chord progressions?
Yes. The harmonic circle and the chord multiverse play your progression with guitar and piano rhythms, and you can change the key while it plays.
Does it have the jazz standards?
It doesn't have iReal's chart library. It has albums made to play over (including jazz) and it can find the chords of any MP3 you add.
Other alternatives: Moises · Chordify · Chord AI · Yousician · GuitarTuna · Anytune · Ultimate Guitar
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