PocketGroove
Øivind Kongsjorden Music iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PocketGroove is a paid Music app for iPhone and iPad by Øivind Kongsjorden. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 25, 2026.
- Price
- 1.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 25
- 2026 · v1.0.2
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About PocketGroove
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.
What’s new
Version 1.0.2 · Updated July 25, 2026
Fixes a layout problem that could push buttons off the screen on smaller iPhones and at larger text sizes, which left some players unable to start a level or leave the results screen. Rounds are no longer scored as a failed attempt when the app is interrupted. If a call comes in or the screen locks mid-round, the round is simply cancelled instead.
App privacy
The developer, Øivind Kongsjorden, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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