# Big Ear - Learn & Make Music! — Make a Song - Make a Game > Interactive music learning and creation app with puzzles, composer, and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Ear Games Oy.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ear-learn-and-make-music/id1100609752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Big Ear Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100609751) - Category: Education, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 194 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-12-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ear-learn-and-make-music/id1100609752/reviews.md ## What is Big Ear? Big Ear makes music learning accessible, enjoyable and sustainable for all! Learn music, make music and be social! Learning music was never so easy and fun! New! Enjoy a magical piano on screen keyboard! Special options: coloured keys, scale locked and special effects. Get familiar with the piano keyboard in a fun way! Recognition: Big Ear is the official music learning app of Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Join Solo, the wannabe musician, to demystify the mystery of how music works. Build songs and learn how music works. Explore melody, chords & rhythm. Piano, Guitar, Synth, Bass and Drums onboard.  * Powered by Native Instruments. FOR WHOM? - music fans and learners - piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, drum players and vocalists - music teachers - music schools HOW DOES IT WORK? 1) Build a catchy song in music puzzles. 2) Play the song in an interactive performance mode. 3) Remix (edit) the song in the composer tool (sequencer). 4) Optional: Save to My Songs and Publish to the community. Or in reverse: 1) Compose your original song in the composer tool. 2) Play the song in an interactive performance mode. 3) Yes, the game will create automatically puzzles set to build the song!!! 4) Publish your songs, get likes and challenge others building them. FEATURES: - Music puzzles with on-screen piano keyboard - Smart composer (Sequencer) with coloured notes and scales highlight. - Community Songs library. - Automatic puzzles generator (for your saved songs). GAME CHARACTERS (musicians): - Sticky - Drums - Bossy - Bass - Finga - Piano, Keys - Kitaro - Guitar - Okto - Marimba... and.... - Solo - Wannabe PLAY AND LEARN: - Rhythms - Bass lines - Melodies - Harmonies (chords) - Songs SONG GENRES: - Pop - Rock - Classical - Universal - Electronica COMPOSER TOOL (SEQUENCER): - Easy and creative sequencer. - Tap note blocks in. - Drag note blocks around the sequencer grid. -Zoon in and out for easier editing. - Controls: note length (1/4, 1/8, 1/16), tempo, play/pause/stop and loop. - Settings: song length, song scale, song meter. - Save song in library. - Publish your songs to allow other users to listen to, like and build your songs. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION All users can enjoy limited content. Subscribe to access all content. Subscriptions are annual and monthly. Prices may vary in different countries. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Big Ear Games innovates music learning and creativity! STAY TUNED! .... LITERALLY :) https://www.bigeargames.com/privacy-policy https://www.bigeargames.com/terms-of-use Love Big Ear? Rate and review us!  We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions! Please contact us at info@bigeargames.com ## Key features - Interactive music puzzles - On-screen piano keyboard - Smart composer (sequencer) - Community song library - Automatic puzzle generator - Multiple song genres ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Access (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month | | Full Access (3 Months) | $24.99 | per 3 months | | Full Access (6 Months) | $44.99 | per 6 months | | Full Access (12 Months) | $29.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ear-learn-and-make-music/id1100609752/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So helpful! *2025-06-28* I am a professional opera singer who had two strokes and lost a lot of the fundamentals of music. This app, and associated social media) has been helpful in relearning and even going a little beyond what I already knew. Having this, I can always go back over concepts and play through the games to refresh things without the shame of having to ask questions. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the 5 stars review and sharing your story! Keep it up with learning and exploring! ### 5/5 — Good Game! But…… *2021-08-02* Hi! Mister Isaiah Here! So, You planned: Bass Keyboards Misc’es Drumsets & Percussion Guitars Solo (The Mascot of BigEar) & Slightly Other More Things. That’s Pretty Good! BUT THAT’S NOT ENOUGH! Make It More Instruments & Concert Bands For MY plan! Thank You. -Isaiah **Developer response:** Dear Isaiah, thank you for the 5 star review and the feedback. Happy you liked the instruments. Good news here, we are preparing new additional instruments! Please drop us a line at info@bigeargames.com to let us know more about your instrument wishes! Enjoy the music! ### 1/5 — Froze on me. *2021-05-22* Yeah that what you pay for a useless app that will freeze on you while your at the loading screen this not worth it. They care more about making money then you learning these learning apps are all scams there more about making money them teaching you. **Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear about the issue you have. We are doing our best to provide you with the best experience. Please update to the latest version. In case issue persists, please contact support@bigeargames.com Thanks ### 1/5 — I hate this *2021-04-08* Why does everything thing cost money This is stupid 🤬😡 ### 1/5 — Used to be good... *2021-01-27* This used to be a good and easy way to make music, but then a paid subscription was added. You only have one instrument and one bar to put it in. Previously, I had bought every other instrument, but now I can no longer use them. This used to be very good before the paid subscription barred previously free content. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the feedback. Please make sure you use the latest update, you are able to use 2 tracks in the sequencer (if you collected more than 2 instruments) and in addition you can use your instruments in the published songs. For more info please contact support@bigeargames.com. Enjoy playing with music! ### 1/5 — The Subscription! *2020-12-22, version 1.8.3* The new subscription service is Poop Uninstalled ### 5/5 — Lots of fun! *2020-05-16* I’m really enjoying this game. It’s a wonderful tool for ear training lessons with my students. **Developer response:** Thank for the review! Happy to hear that you are enjoying and using the game with your students. Feedback from music teachers is valuable to us. Stay ear-tuned! ### 5/5 — Good for kids *2020-03-26* This game can teach kids a lot of stuff **Developer response:** Thank you for the 5 stars review. Happy to hear that you see the educational value. Stay tuned! ### 1/5 — No sound? *2019-01-26* Can't seem to get any sound in this app. **Developer response:** Hi! Thanks for the feedback. Can you describe the issue in more details? Feel free to write to support@bigeargames.com ## Frequently asked questions about Big Ear ### How does Big Ear teach music? Big Ear uses interactive music puzzles and a smart composer to help users learn melody, chords, and rhythm. It offers an on-screen piano keyboard with special options for an engaging learning experience. ### What instruments can I learn or use in Big Ear? Big Ear includes virtual instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Synth, Bass, and Drums. It also features characters representing different instruments like Marimba. ### Can I create my own songs in Big Ear? Yes, Big Ear features a smart composer (sequencer) where you can easily create original songs by tapping note blocks on a grid. You can then play, edit, and publish your songs. ### What are the subscription options for Big Ear? Big Ear offers a premium subscription for full content access, with options for monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month plans. Prices vary by country and are charged to your iTunes Account. ### How often is Big Ear updated? The latest version of Big Ear is 4.3.5, and it was last updated on November 25, 2025. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle for the app. ### Is Big Ear suitable for young children? Big Ear has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children. The app's interactive and game-like approach to music learning is designed to be enjoyable for this age group. ### What is the user rating for Big Ear? Big Ear has a high user rating of 4.5 stars based on 91 ratings, suggesting that users generally have a positive experience with the app. ### Can I share my music with others using Big Ear? Yes, you can publish your songs to the Big Ear community library. Other users can then listen to, like, and even challenge themselves by building your published songs. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3.5 — 2025-11-25 Bug fixing. Enjoying Big Ear? Rate and review us. Your feedback is very valuable to us! ### 4.2.2 — 2025-02-13 Bug fixing. Enjoying Big Ear? Rate and review us. Your feedback is very valuable to us! ### 4.2.0 — 2024-09-08 Bug fixing. Enjoying Big Ear? Rate and review us. Your feedback is very valuable to us! ### 4.1.7 — 2024-08-31 New concert mode visuals! Virtual piano shows key's note names. Bug fixing and visual improvements. Enjoying Big Ear? Rate and review us. Your feedback is very valuable to us! ### 4.0.6 — 2024-04-25 New Learn section with composer tutorials. New challenges section. Bug fixing and visual improvements. Enjoying Big Ear? Rate and review us. 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