Rocksmith+

Overview

Rocksmith+ is a music-learning service that builds guitar, bass, and piano practice around songs, lessons, and real-time playing feedback. It is best suited to learners who want guided, song-based practice across those instruments. The free plan offers a low-commitment starting point, but its 20-song selection is limited compared with the full licensed catalog.

Key features

The expanding library combines official recordings and covers spanning rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical. That range can keep practice varied, although the songs available depend on the country. Real-time analysis and immediate recommendations give players feedback while they work, and progress tracking helps them follow their practice over time.

Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music offer several ways to approach learning. Players can focus on a passage, work with adjustable difficulty, or turn to instruction rather than relying on songs alone. The trade-off is that offline access is not supported, making the service a poor choice for practice without a dependable connection.

On PC, supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware that supports 16-bit, 48 kHz operation. PC use requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. The subscription is therefore only one part of the cost and setup for PC players.

Rocksmith Workshop provides note-tracking tools for adding licensed songs to the library. Subscription terms also describe creating a Creator Page and uploading arrangements subject to limitations and authorization. This gives creators a way to contribute arrangements, but does not make every song or arrangement eligible for upload.

Pricing

Rocksmith+ uses a freemium model. The Free to Play plan costs nothing and includes lessons plus a selection of 20 songs. It is a sensible way to explore the learning approach, but access to the full licensed song catalog requires a subscription.

Paid access starts at 7.99 /mo. The 1 Month Subscription and 3 Month Subscription each provide access to Rocksmith+ music-learning content, while the 12-Month All-Access Plan includes all songs, lessons, and guitar, bass, and piano instruments. The one-month option is suited to a short commitment; the three-month plan provides a longer access period; and the all-access plan is the stated option for learners who want all three instruments and the full song and lesson offering. The individual prices for those plans are custom pricing. A free trial is available, but its duration and terms are not provided.

Platforms

Rocksmith+ is available on Android, iOS, and Windows. PC players should account for the always-online requirement and the separate cost of instrument connection equipment. Song and some service availability varies by country, as do age restrictions.

Who it's for

Rocksmith+ is a strong fit for guitarists, bassists, and piano learners who want to practice with licensed music and use structured tools alongside live feedback. The free plan can help someone decide whether the approach suits them, but learners who want broad song choice will need paid access. It is less suitable for offline practice, or for PC players who want to start without buying compatible connection equipment.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Song-based learning covers three instruments, with lessons, sheet music, and practice tools beyond the catalog itself.
• Pros: Real-time feedback, recommendations, and progress tracking support practice while playing and over time.
• Cons: The free plan is capped at 20 songs, so it offers only a limited taste of the licensed catalog.
• Cons: No offline access, and PC play requires a persistent internet connection plus separately purchased connection equipment.
• Cons: Song and some service availability varies by country, which can affect the usefulness of the catalog.

Alternatives

If you want a broader directory of game subscriptions rather than music instruction, browse Game Subscription Services. Music Learning Apps is the more relevant category for comparing other learning-focused options, while PC Game Launchers suits readers looking for PC game access tools.

Club Pogo is a freemium game service with a free account and Android, iOS, and web support, rather than a music-learning service. RuneScape Membership is a freemium membership for RuneScape, available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; choose it for game membership content rather than instrument practice. Antstream Arcade is a paid cloud-gaming service without a free plan, suited to readers seeking cloud gaming instead of music lessons. Xbox Cloud Gaming is a paid cloud-gaming option with a free trial, including a Game Pass Essential plan with 5 hours of cloud gaming per month and 50+ games. Gametimezs is another paid gaming option with a free trial. EA app offers a free plan and paid EA Play subscriptions for access to EA games and related benefits. EVE Online Omega is a freemium membership for EVE Online, with a paid plan that includes 30 days of Omega and bonus items. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Subscription is a paid game subscription with a free trial; choose it for Final Fantasy XIV rather than instrument learning.

Verdict

Choose Rocksmith+ if you want to build guitar, bass, or piano practice around licensed songs, live feedback, and dedicated learning tools. Its strongest case is the combination of three instruments and structured practice features; look elsewhere if offline use matters, or if the free plan’s 20-song cap is too restrictive for the catalog you want.