# Scale Junkie

> No more practicing scales, its time to play them!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cdub.scalejunkie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cdub.scalejunkie)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cdub.scalejunkie`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The C-Dub Brand
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 17,682
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (101 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.26
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2020-05-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 181 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cdub.scalejunkie)
- **Website:** [http://www.loopsbycdub.com](http://www.loopsbycdub.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://loopsbycdubmobile.com/terms-of-use](https://loopsbycdubmobile.com/terms-of-use)

## Description

## Scale Junkie: Revolutionizing Scale Practice

Scale Junkie is the world's first mobile app designed to transform the traditional scale practice into an exciting, immersive experience. Instead of repetitively playing scales alongside a boring metronome, users can now play to fully produced band tracks that adapt to their pace, making scale practice something to look forward to.

### Key Features:
- Customize tempo to match your preferred pace.
- Access a wide variety of scales in all 12 keys.
- Seamlessly switch between musical sections to keep practice engaging.
- Mute or solo individual instruments to focus your practice.
- Suitable for all instrumentalists, including drummers.
- Share your progress and explore various genres with Junkie Tracks.

Experience scales as melodies within songs, accompanied by a dynamic band to keep your practice inspiring and motivating.

## Rankings

- #456,307 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cdub.scalejunkie.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.cdub.scalejunkie.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Scale Junkie is praised for its intuitive design, effectiveness in scale practice, and engaging music accompaniment. Users appreciate its contribution to their musical growth and productivity. However, many face significant technical problems including app crashes, startup failures, and sound distortion on Android devices. Additionally, the introduction of paid subscriptions has caused dissatisfaction among some users, compounded by inadequate customer support.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a great interface
- Helpful for musicians to practice and learn scales
- Effective in improving musical skills and productivity
- Fun and innovative way to practice scales with original music
- Well-liked by users, considered a great app

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to start especially on Android phones
- Subscription/paywall issues since app was previously free
- Sound or tempo issues like distortion and latency
- Poor customer support and unresolved technical issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cdub.scalejunkie)