PocketGroove
Rhythm Training for Bassists
$1.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Master rhythm with real-time timing feedback. Tap along to 28 patterns, track your groove style, and build rock-solid pocket — all offline, no account needed.
PocketGroove is a rhythm training app designed for bassists who want to lock in their timing and develop a solid groove.
Tap along to 28 carefully crafted rhythm patterns — from basic quarter notes to advanced 16th-note syncopation and triplet shuffles. A rotating
needle on a circular clock shows exactly where your taps land, with real-time color feedback on every hit.
FEATURES
- 28 levels across 5 phases, each with musical context explaining why the pattern matters
- Real-time circular beat visualization with precision timing feedback
- Rhythm notation view showing your pattern as a percussion staff
- Deviation histogram and subdivision breakdown after each round
- Pocket Profile that tracks your groove tendency over time — are you driving, laid-back, or on the beat?
- Feel Training with genre presets: Funk Push, Neo-Soul, Reggae, and custom offset
- Ghost Playback to hear your taps replayed against a perfect drum track
- Three game modes: Practice, Survival, and Speed Challenge
- Drum backing tracks with individual kick, snare, and hi-hat mixer
- Gap-Click mode: the audio drops out while you keep the groove
- Coaching callouts with personalized tips after each round
- Badge system with 17 achievements and daily streak tracking
- Adjustable tolerance (Strict/Moderate/Relaxed) for all skill levels
- Fully offline — no account, no subscription, no ads
Built with a vintage "Rust & Groove" aesthetic inspired by the practice room. PocketGroove uses kernel-level touch precision and scheduled audio for
timing accuracy that matters.
Whether you're a beginner finding the beat or a working bassist refining your pocket — this is your daily groove workout.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Rhythm notation now displays correct note values — quarter notes for downbeats, flagged eighth notes for offbeats
The developer, Øivind Kongsjorden, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Øivind Kongsjorden
- Size
- 6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Kongsjorden-studio 2026
