Doesn’t work on ipad
Doesn’t pick up clapping on ipad. Microphone permissions are on. Tried clapping with cupped hands. Tried re-installing, but still doesn’t work.
stopped showing progress
When I got to a certain point, the progress route stopped moving. I can no longer track my progress using the app. Please fix
Inaccurate
I’ve only just downloaded it for my daughter and tested the interval trainer three times, and two of the answers (a minor third and an octave - and, believe me, they were definitely a minor third and an octave) it marked as incorrect, but did not say what the supposed correct answer was. Not happy with my purchase.
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Great app but improvements needed
I think this is a great app, however, if you want more users, you should make it even better by making the pulse and meter exercise better. At the moment it marked me wrong even when I’m getting it right for the clapping in time with the music I’m grade 3 violin and rhythm is one of my strong suits. I think it’s because it is not just recording my clapping but also the background noise please make it more accessible for people with background noise. However, there are no ads which I think is great.
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Doesn’t work with AirPods
Whenever I use this app, the AirPod gets disconnected from my iPhone, and the AirPods won’t connect until I restart my iPhone. After restarting, the AirPods work fine until I use the app. It’s very frustrating.
Terrible app
This app is absolutely trash. The rhythm repetition thing doesn’t even work. Also sometimes it says progress made when you make progress but sometimes you don’t, making it inaccurate. I strongly don’t recommend this app. It deserves a 1 star rating. Do not download this!!!
Not a smart app
I was expecting the app to detect voice/sound and say if it was correct . But all it does is record the voice and plays back . 7.99 for this is steep
Disgusting grift
The app should be free for the junk it is. It recommends using headphones but it doesn't route the audio to the AirPods, it always comes out of the speakers.
Moreover, in the "echo" exercises you have to compare your phrase with the template yourself, by ear. What's the bloody point then? We have had reliable pitch detection algorithms for solo singers and instruments since the 90s.
What a disgusting, low-effort grift.
Moreover, in the "echo" exercises you have to compare your phrase with the template yourself, by ear. What's the bloody point then? We have had reliable pitch detection algorithms for solo singers and instruments since the 90s.
What a disgusting, low-effort grift.
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Good but could be better
The app does not seem to support bluetooth speakers/ headphones. The Pulse and Metre section could have shown the answer by repeating the song with claps inserted at the correct positions but it does not do so.
Great for practice on the Go
I was a little apprehensive of purchasing the app after seeing the reviews. I’m at the grade 5 level and needed something to support my learning. I take it to work and use if I am short of piano practice time. The only downside is the app doesn’t pick up the pulse part of the exercise. But other than that, it’s a good little app.
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Response from developer
Hi EJ84, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are currently working on a new build for Aural Trainer to address this and will have this released soon. With best wishes, ABRSM App Support
Good app
This app is good for aural practice,but on differences(I am using this for grade 1),it cannot recognise clicks. Overall, if you are looking for good practice for aural, use this app.
Does not work with headphones!
Ridiculous that you can’t use this with headphones
In app purchases
You still need to pay more in the app to get more than one single exercise per grade!! FALSE ADVERTISING.
My review of this app
The app is good but I can’t seem to be able to find my results
Good Idea But Do Not Purchase
Overall the structure and content of the app is great. I have only completed tasks for Grades 1 and 2 but, based on this experience, would not recommend purchase. This is because it suffers from development/test flaws that make it hard to use and frustrating. In particular:
1. The Differences section repeatedly fails to register when you tap to note a Difference. This has been raised in numerous previous comments and has not been corrected.
2. All sections do not consistently record progress. Sometimes you get a “you have increased your progress” note and after completing an exercise successfully and sometimes you do not. Also, the Echoes section sometimes notes progress if you assess yourself as “yellow” but sometimes does not.
3. I have found it impossible to complete any exercise because, after a number of attempts, the app simply stops recording progress. No matter how many more examples you complete, it no longer gives an “an increased progress message” and leaves your progress on the summary at c. 66% completion.
The app is not free and you will not get a refund if you buy it. Therefore, since these things means it does not fulfil its function, you should not purchase until you see comments that show they have been sorted out.
1. The Differences section repeatedly fails to register when you tap to note a Difference. This has been raised in numerous previous comments and has not been corrected.
2. All sections do not consistently record progress. Sometimes you get a “you have increased your progress” note and after completing an exercise successfully and sometimes you do not. Also, the Echoes section sometimes notes progress if you assess yourself as “yellow” but sometimes does not.
3. I have found it impossible to complete any exercise because, after a number of attempts, the app simply stops recording progress. No matter how many more examples you complete, it no longer gives an “an increased progress message” and leaves your progress on the summary at c. 66% completion.
The app is not free and you will not get a refund if you buy it. Therefore, since these things means it does not fulfil its function, you should not purchase until you see comments that show they have been sorted out.
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Could be better
I’ve been using this app to help prepare me for my upcoming grade 2 piano exam.
It’s helpful having a resource to practice different aural exercises.
However. I have found the pulse and metre section to be very disappointing. The app has never once registered or recognised my tapping. I think it would be helpful to have an indication of where to tap. I even went through it with my piano teacher, and she immediately advised that it did not register my clapping/ tapping. I have tried the app on more than one device and experience the same issue.
I couldn’t find an FAQ/ help and support section neither.
There definitely needs to be further development of the app.
It’s helpful having a resource to practice different aural exercises.
However. I have found the pulse and metre section to be very disappointing. The app has never once registered or recognised my tapping. I think it would be helpful to have an indication of where to tap. I even went through it with my piano teacher, and she immediately advised that it did not register my clapping/ tapping. I have tried the app on more than one device and experience the same issue.
I couldn’t find an FAQ/ help and support section neither.
There definitely needs to be further development of the app.
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Speaker only
You cannot play audio through headphones! Nightmare as it makes it unusable on the go. Otherwise it’s been a helpful app
Frustrating Abrsm aural trainer
1) confusing set up. for the pulse/ meter why only 2 or 3. not very logical user interface performed the task and was unsure as to whether i got the answer correct because afyer the test two items come up: . pulse with a wrong mark and meter with a tick.
2) echo
again to e app should indicate clearly whether the task was performed correctly or not. currently user is asked tk rate their own performance
3) difference
the app is so not responsive. User should tap the screen when they detect a diference. My telephone screen did not repond to tapping so could not performthis test properly
4) At this point i gave up.
Final verdict: Waste of money. 😭
2) echo
again to e app should indicate clearly whether the task was performed correctly or not. currently user is asked tk rate their own performance
3) difference
the app is so not responsive. User should tap the screen when they detect a diference. My telephone screen did not repond to tapping so could not performthis test properly
4) At this point i gave up.
Final verdict: Waste of money. 😭
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I got a distinction
After using this for my Grade 3 Piano Exam it really helped and I got a distinction. It was really useful. But I wish the Grade 6 app was for free because I’m going to be doing my Grade 5 exam soon. Also download roblox it’s amazing.
Response from developer
Hi 'Desiree, Many thanks for taking the time to leave your excellent review and feedback. With best wishes, ABRSM App Support
Doesn’t work
This app is appalling. The only way I can exit the app is by switching the phone off. On installing a second time it would not restore the purchase.
Given this is associated with the examining body in piano grades it’s pretty dismal.
One star only because there’s no zero star option.
Avoid.
Given this is associated with the examining body in piano grades it’s pretty dismal.
One star only because there’s no zero star option.
Avoid.
