# Ear Trainer Lite

> Free music ear training app for intervals, chords, and scales. (iPhone/iPad app by thoor software AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer-lite/id398326427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [thoor software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/698240746)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 341 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer-lite/id398326427/reviews.md

## What is Ear Trainer Lite?

With an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars it is a must to try out this app. Did we mention that it is free?

Listening is the most important skill in music, and this app will help you to listen better. 

Ear Trainer Lite  is an educational tool designed for musicians, music students and anyone interested in improving ones musical ear. It has exercises covering intervals, chords, and scales. This is the LITE version with 32 exercises. The full version has over 260 exercises and the ability to create custom exercises.

Ear Trainer Lite covers the following categories:

- Interval Comparison (18 exercises)
- Chord Identification (3 exercises)
- Chord Progressions (3 exercises)
- Scales (4 exercises)
- Melody (4 exercises)

Each exercise has a short description of its purpose and optional preview. A virtual piano keyboard in each exercise helps you visually understand and analyze the notes that have been played. To aid your progression you can compare the different options after answering. (You can even play the virtual piano if you like!)

As you progress through the exercises, statistics are collected so that you can see your progress.

The questions in the exercises are randomly generated so you can do them over and over again as many times as you like to continue to hone your skills.

For more information please see the demonstration video at: www.dev4phone.com

## Key features

- Interval comparison exercises
- Chord identification exercises
- Chord progression exercises
- Scale identification exercises
- Melody exercises
- Virtual piano keyboard
- Progress statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ear Trainer Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective ear training
- 💡 Helpful for improving music skills
- 🎉 Fun and engaging exercises

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🔄 Repetitive exercises
- 🤔 Limited features in free version
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficulty progressing to harder levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound not playing
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- More interval training options
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Support for different instrument timbres
- Progress tracking and performance analytics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer-lite/id398326427/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Perdi a versão pro

*2024-07-21*

Comprei a versão pro faz algum tempo, mas agora que fui baixar novamente nao tenho mais a versão completa! Extremamente chateado!

### 5/5 — A musical must have

*2023-11-16*

Great app explaining a lot I like notes trainer also

### 5/5 — Does what it says on the tin

*2023-05-09*

An excellent way to train your ear to recognise intervals and chords. In a perfect world it would learn your frequent mistakes and guide you to a way to overcome these by repeating the related tests.

### 1/5 — Ear Trainer Lite

*2022-08-26*

I liked this app so after trying the light version I purchased the full version but I was unable to download it and the developers do not answer their messages, seems to be inactive.  I received a full refund from apple.

### 4/5 — Intervals!

*2020-08-26*

I have improved my sight-reading significantly in a short time using Ear Trainer. The only criticism I have is that, if I don’t have a passing score on an exercise, there is a suggestion that I repeat it.  So I’ve done one exercise four times without improvement.  I don’t know what to do.

### 5/5 — C’est bon pour les oreilles !

*2020-07-28*

Chouette bidule pour garder les oreilles en alerte...

### 5/5 — Cool

*2020-01-24*

Très bien

### 5/5 — So good

*2019-11-23*

So so good

### 5/5 — A great companion.

*2018-11-28*

Some weeks ago i installed the lite version. Right from the beginning it was fun, motivating and helped me to experience music in a deeper, intense way. I’m a guitar player and was looking for a tool that helped me to develop my ear on a regular basis. Especially while traveling and not having my instrument with me or around me.

The structure of this App is amazing. It’s practical, logical and it adjust to your progress just fine. I bought the full version and was amazed yet again. I’ve you want to train your ear in a organized and professional way this is the app to go for. It’s worth every single cent. Regularly updates, tons of possibilities and a direct support from the developers as well. 

You learn to compare intervals and identifying them. From chords, over scales and even identifying short melodies. Here you have it! The sound quality is good and also changeable to guitar sound if you like. Spending 10 min with this tool are gone in a blink of an eye while practicing. 

This App can be highly recommended to every kind of musician. 

Cheers 
Jens

### 4/5 — Ear trainer lite.

*2018-11-19*

Really good, but by choosing random keys this program tends to become confusing and misses a simple opportunity. Like the vast majority of music heads, without perfect pitch, I know I will (most likely) never have perfect pitch. If the exercises could be re-jigged to use middle C as the root I personally feel that this program would be at a level to achieve its primary objectives but in a context which would go further in fulfilling the aspirations and learning desires of those of use drawn to committing to spend good money to go further.

## Frequently asked questions about Ear Trainer Lite

### What does Ear Trainer Lite do?

Ear Trainer Lite is an educational application designed to help users improve their musical ear. It provides exercises focused on identifying intervals, chords, and scales, and includes a virtual piano for visual and auditory learning.

### What are the key features of Ear Trainer Lite?

Key features include exercises for interval comparison, chord identification, chord progressions, scales, and melody. It also offers a virtual piano keyboard for analysis and allows users to track their progress with collected statistics.

### Is Ear Trainer Lite free to use?

Yes, Ear Trainer Lite is free to download and use. It offers a Lite version with 32 exercises. A full version with over 260 exercises and custom exercise creation is available for purchase.

### What kind of exercises are available?

The app includes exercises for interval comparison (18 exercises), chord identification (3 exercises), chord progressions (3 exercises), scales (4 exercises), and melody (4 exercises). Questions are randomly generated for repeated practice.

### Who is Ear Trainer Lite for?

This app is intended for musicians, music students, and anyone interested in developing a better musical ear. It's suitable for those looking to practice and improve their ability to recognize musical elements by listening.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3 — 2021-08-21

- Added support for MIDI out to use a digital piano for playback

### 4.2 — 2021-03-29

- Support for multitasking on iPad
- Support for dark mode

### 4.1.3 — 2019-01-24

- Corrected some chord progression texts
- Stability improvements

### 4.1.2 — 2019-01-09

- Fixed a graphics issue in the note view.

### 4.1.1 — 2018-08-27

- Larger range in Note View for compact devices 
- Correct enharmonic spellings of broken chords
- Stability improvements

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