Rocksmith+
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What it is
Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft's music-learning service for guitar, bass, and piano. Its expanding library includes official recordings and covers across rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical. The service tracks and analyzes playing and provides instant recommendations. Practice tools include Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music. The Free to Play plan costs nothing and includes lessons and a selection of 20 songs; a subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog. Paid access starts at $7.99/mo, with listed options for one month, three months, and a 12-Month All-Access Plan. The service runs on Android, iOS, and Windows and includes progress tracking and cloud saves, but not offline access. On PC, playing requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Rocksmith+ is a subscription music-learning service for playing guitar, bass and piano with interactive song arrangements.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Platforms
- The Ubisoft Store lists PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and Steam platforms; PC play requires a Ubisoft account and Ubisoft Connect.Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.ubisoft.com
- Support
- Ubisoft directs players with questions about changes to the subscription terms to Customer Support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Headquarters
- Saint-Mandé, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Founded
- 1986Read 28 Sep 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Adaptive difficulty
- The service listens to playing and adjusts difficulty downward when a player struggles or upward when the player is ready.Read 19 Oct 2026 · store.playstation.com
- Advanced techniques
- Lessons progress to power chords, barre chords, hammer-ons, pull-offs, soloing, fingerstyle and arpeggios.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Cancellation limit
- Cancellation ends renewal but does not provide a refund for the current period; access continues until that period ends.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Company founded
- The five Guillemot brothers founded Ubisoft in 1986.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Ubisoft headquarters in Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France, France.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company legal name
- Ubisoft's legal corporate name is Ubisoft Entertainment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Ubisoft as having 10,001 or more employees, with 21,055 employees shown.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Connectivity
- On PC, supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Connectivity options
- PC users can connect through the Rocksmith Tuner mobile app, an audio interface or the separately sold Real Tone Cable.Read 19 Oct 2026 · musicradar.com
- Content removal limit
- Ubisoft may remove songs or other service content at its discretion as licensing access changes.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Cross-platform account
- One account carries progress across iOS, Android, PC and PlayStation.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Data privacy
- Ubisoft says it processes personal data under applicable rules including GDPR and CCPA to provide the subscription service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Developer
- The Ubisoft Store identifies Ubisoft Montreal as the developer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.ubisoft.com
- Equipment and internet
- PC use requires a persistent internet connection and separately purchased connection equipment and a guitar or bass.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Free trial
- New mobile users can get a 7-day trial with all songs and lessons when signing up for a 12-month subscription.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Instrument coverage
- A single subscription supports guitar, bass and piano and lets users switch instruments.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Internet requirement
- Persistent internet access and separate connection equipment, guitar or bass are required for PC play.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Learning lessons
- Beginner instruction covers posture, dexterity, note identification, strumming and open chords.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Licence
- The service is provided as limited, non-transferable licence rights rather than an owned software product.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Limit: catalogue fit
- NME said the catalogue is the service's weakest area and may not contain songs a particular player wants.Read 19 Oct 2026 · nme.com
- Limit: latency and refunds
- A verified PlayStation reviewer reported unplayable latency and difficulty obtaining a refund.Read 19 Oct 2026 · store.playstation.com
- Limit: missing legacy features
- Metacritic user reviews complain that session mode, recommended songs and mod support from earlier Rocksmith versions were removed.Read 19 Oct 2026 · metacritic.com
- Limit: song selection and cost
- Google Play reviewers repeatedly criticize missing expected hits, expensive subscriptions and too little free content.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Music learning
- Rocksmith+ is a music learning service for guitar, bass, and piano.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Notable news: team update
- In a 2026 team update, Ubisoft said Rocksmith had a small dedicated team, ongoing stability work and regular discounts as low as $6 per month on a 12-month plan.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- PC requirements
- The terms require 64-bit Windows 10, with minimum integrated-graphics hardware of an i5-4670K-equivalent, 8 GB RAM and Intel HD 4600-equivalent graphics.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Phone microphone
- The mobile app can use a phone as a microphone for acoustic or amplified electric instruments without extra gear.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Practice tools
- Riff Repeater, Practice Presets and Skills Profiles are included learning tools.Read 19 Oct 2026 · store.playstation.com
- Praise: beginner accessibility
- Slant Magazine characterized Rocksmith+ as exceptionally helpful for beginner guitarists.Read 19 Oct 2026 · metacritic.com
- Praise: setup and audio
- MusicRadar found installation straightforward and reported that an audio interface registered playing without crackles or pops after buffer adjustment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · musicradar.com
- Praise: teaching effectiveness
- NME described the service as an effective teaching tool and more enjoyable than studying a tab for an hour.Read 19 Oct 2026 · metacritic.com
- Privacy compliance
- Ubisoft states that subscription data processing follows GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratingsRead 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.0 out of 5 from 1.83K reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on Metacritic critics
- 80 out of 100 from Slant Magazine and 60 out of 100 from NMERead 19 Oct 2026 · metacritic.com
- Rating on Metacritic users
- 3.5 out of 10 from 46 user ratings, classified Generally UnfavorableRead 19 Oct 2026 · metacritic.com
- Rating on PlayStation Store
- 2.32 out of 5 from 5,822 ratingsRead 19 Oct 2026 · store.playstation.com
- Real-time feedback
- The app provides personalized real-time feedback and tracks progress by day and skill.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Recommendation system
- Rocksmith+ analyzes performance and song choices to recommend exercises and songs.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Regional limits
- Availability of songs and some service features varies by country, and age restrictions vary by country.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Song library
- The subscription unlocks thousands of licensed songs across rock, metal, pop and other genres, with monthly additions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · store.playstation.com
- Subscription renewal
- Ubisoft subscriptions automatically renew for the selected duration until cancelled before the next billing date.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Support documentation
- Ubisoft's help center provides troubleshooting, Bluetooth, audio-lag, Android-crash, subscription, settings, privacy and system-requirement articles.Read 19 Oct 2026 · ubisoft-mobile.helpshift.com
- Workshop
- Rocksmith Workshop provides note-tracking tools to add licensed songs to the library, and subscription terms describe creating a Creator Page and uploading arrangements subject to limitations and authorization.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ubisoft.com
- Workshop extensibility
- Rocksmith Workshop lets subscribers create guitar and bass arrangements for licensed songs, including transcription and tones, with peer review.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Plans and prices
1 Month Subscription Priced on request Access to Rocksmith+ music-learning content Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
3 Month Subscription Priced on request Access to Rocksmith+ music-learning content Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
12-Month All-Access Plan Priced on request All songs · Lessons · Guitar, bass, and piano instruments Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free to Play Free Lessons and a selection of 20 songs; subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.ubisoft.com
1 Month Sub $19.99 a month $19.99 all-access subscription · in-app purchase Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
3 Month Sub $49.99, paid once $49.99 three-month subscription · in-app purchase Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
12-Month All-Access Plan $139.99 a year $139.99 12 months access · 30-day or 31-day free-trial variants shown Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Covers guitar, bass, and piano
- Provides instant playing recommendations
- Includes interactive video lessons and sheet music
- Free plan includes lessons and 20 songs
- Supports progress tracking and cloud saves
Limits
- Offline access is not available
- PC use requires a persistent internet connection
- PC connection equipment is purchased separately
- Song and feature availability varies by country
Who it suits
Rocksmith+ suits learners practicing guitar, bass, or piano with interactive lessons and feedback. PC players should account for the persistent connection and separately purchased equipment requirements.
Rocksmith+ in depth
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Overview
Rocksmith+ combines music practice with a catalog of licensed recordings and covers for guitar, bass, and piano. It is best suited to learners who want to play along with songs and get immediate feedback; the free plan offers a limited introduction, while full-catalog access requires a subscription.
Key features
The catalog spans rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical, with new material described as part of an expanding library. That range can keep practice varied, but song availability differs by country. Real-time analysis provides feedback and recommendations as you play, and progress tracking can help you follow practice over time.
Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music offer several ways to approach learning. Riff Repeater and Adaptive Difficulty are useful for working through difficult material, while lessons and sheet music broaden the service beyond playing along. The trade-off is that offline access is not supported, making Rocksmith+ a poor match for practice where a dependable connection is unavailable.
On PC, instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware capable of 16-bit, 48 kHz operation. PC use also requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Those requirements add to the cost and setup burden beyond the subscription.
Rocksmith Workshop offers note-tracking tools for adding licensed songs to the library. Subscription terms also describe Creator Pages and arrangement uploads, subject to authorization and other limitations. This gives creators a route to work with arrangements, but not an unrestricted way to add material.
Song and feature availability, as well as age restrictions, vary by country. Ubisoft says it processes personal data under applicable rules including GDPR and CCPA to provide the subscription service.
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 try the learning format, but the small selection is a substantial constraint for anyone choosing songs as the center of practice; a subscription unlocks the full licensed catalog.
Paid access starts at 7.99 /mo. The 1 Month Subscription and 3 Month Subscription provide access to Rocksmith+ music-learning content, while the 12-Month All-Access Plan includes all songs, lessons, and guitar, bass, and piano instruments. Custom pricing applies to the individual subscription plans. The annual plan is the clearest fit for learners committed to using all three instruments and the full catalog; shorter terms suit those who want access for a more limited period.
Platforms
Rocksmith+ supports Android, iOS, and Windows. PC players should account for the always-online requirement and the separate cost of instrument connection equipment; offline practice is not an option.
Who it's for
Choose Rocksmith+ if you want song-based learning for guitar, bass, or piano, with live feedback and a mix of practice tools and lessons. It is less suitable if you need offline access, expect a broad song choice without paying, or want PC play without buying compatible connection equipment.
Pros and cons
Pros: Three instruments are covered, and the full-access plan combines songs and lessons across all three.
Pros: Live feedback, progress tracking, Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive lessons, and sheet music support different practice approaches.
Cons: The free plan is capped at 20 songs, leaving the full licensed catalog behind a subscription.
Cons: No offline access and a persistent PC internet requirement rule it out for disconnected practice.
Cons: PC users need a guitar or bass and separately purchased connection equipment, adding setup costs.
Cons: Catalog and some feature availability vary by country.
Alternatives
For a general-purpose game launcher rather than an instrument-learning service, consider PC Game Launchers. Readers comparing broader gaming subscriptions can browse Game Subscription Services; those focused on learning music can compare Music Learning Apps.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is a better fit for cloud gaming across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows: its Game Pass Essential plan includes five hours of cloud gaming per month and 50+ games, while Premium costs $14.99. Choose it for a game library rather than music instruction. Steam is a free game storefront and launcher on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with game and content prices varying and some subscriptions free; pick it for PC gaming rather than instrument lessons. Albion Online Launcher is for players seeking the free-to-play Albion Online game, with optional Premium subscriptions and in-game purchases. itch app is a free app for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and its project is open source on GitHub. Battle.net is a free desktop and mobile app for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with games and some in-game purchases. Google Play Games on PC costs nothing to use on Android and Windows, though games or in-game items may cost extra. LaunchBox offers a free Windows Starter plan for importing and playing games, and a Regular plan for $30 as a one-time purchase. Gameforge Client is a free Windows client for Gameforge games.
Verdict
Rocksmith+ is a strong choice for learners who want a full licensed song catalog, real-time feedback, and practice tools for guitar, bass, or piano in one service. Start with the free plan if 20 songs are enough to judge the format; choose a paid plan for the full catalog and instrument access. Look elsewhere if offline practice or a low-equipment-cost PC setup is essential.
Verdict
Rocksmith+ pairs a licensed music catalog with practice tools and feedback for three instruments. The free plan is limited to lessons and a selection of 20 songs, and offline practice is not supported.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game launchers#8 of 689.1
- Music Learning Apps#6 of 408.7
