# Ear Trainer

> Comprehensive ear training app for musicians and students with custom exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by thoor software AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer/id358733250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [thoor software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/698240746)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,200 App Store ratings · 386 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer/id358733250/reviews.md

## What is Ear Trainer?

With an overall 4.8 out of 5 rating in it is a must to try out this ear training app.
What our users says:

Awesome ear training app *****

One of the most in depth apps out there for ear training and a easy to use interface. You can even make your own exercises. I wish you could undo a note entry in the melodic exercises, a lot of the times iv just pressed the wrong note because of my fat fingers but I guess it’s part of the challenge to not make a mistake(wish you could change it in the settings or something). Still a must buy for ear training.

Guy *****

You guys deserve 1000000 stars thank you

Everything You Need ****
 
It took a while for me to appreciate this app. It wasn't until I had a bit of ear training done that I could see the limitations in other apps and how this one would take me further and teach more of what I could actually use versus simpler apps. Once I could hear intervals up to an octave and major vs minor chords, this app had plenty more for me to study. Great app.

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

Ear Trainer is an educational tool designed for musicians, music students and anyone interested in improving ones musical ear. It has over 260 individual exercises that are conveniently placed into nine different areas of study. It is also possible to create custom exercises so that you can practice exactly what you need.

No need to be an expert, Ear Trainer is suitable for all users from beginner to very advanced. No matter what level your musical hearing skills are, Ear Trainer will help to hone them.

* Built-in Exercises *

- Interval Comparison (48 different exercises)
- Interval Identification (30 different exercises)
- Chord Identification (48 different exercises)
- Chord Inversions (24 different exercises)
- Chord Progressions (25 different exercises)
- Scales (24 different exercises)
- Note relative to chord (18 different exercises)
- Relative Pitch (12 different exercises)
- Melody Exercises (38 different exercises)

Each exercise has a short description of its purpose and optional preview. A virtual piano keyboard and note view 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 work 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.

* Custom Exercises *

Users can create their own custom exercises to match their desired areas of study and/or skill level. The following areas are available for custom exercises:

- Interval Comparison
- Interval Identification
- Chord Identification
- Chord inversion
- Chord Progression
- Scale Identification
- Note after chord 

* Share Custom Exercises *

Custom exercises can be shared with friends and class mates through Email, AirDrop and iMessage.

What our users says:

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***** Must Have!!!
This is the best Ear Trainer of all I tried in App Store, everything works just perfectly. If you are interested in improving your musical hearing you must have it.
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***** Amazing
I have been using this app every day for just about a year now and the result are simply amazing.
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**** I'm in my second third semester as a music major and I have to say, this is a great app for any music major, or anyone looking for ear training. I like that I'm able to switch between different instruments, it makes hearing the notes on the instrument you're use to a bit easier for me.
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## Key features

- Over 260 built-in exercises
- Nine areas of musical study
- Custom exercise creation
- Interval, chord, and scale identification
- Melody and chord progression training
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Virtual piano and note view

## What do users think of Ear Trainer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Accessible and easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable exercises
- 🚀 Comprehensive training
- 🚀 Steady progress and improvement
- 👍 Useful for beginners and advanced musicians
- 🚀 Excellent value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incorrect note/interval spellings
- 🐛 Lack of melody dictation exercises
- 🐛 Limited chord progression exercises
- 🐛 Cumbersome note deletion in melody exercises

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect chord quality identification
- Inconsistent note layout in some exercises

**Most requested features**

- Add more chord types (diminished, half-diminished, etc.)
- Include more modes and scale types
- Implement MIDI connectivity for external instruments
- Add a random exercise mode
- Provide more detailed progress tracking and statistics
- Introduce a timed test mode
- Offer a dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 386)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-trainer/id358733250/reviews.md

### 5/5 — normally love this app...

*2026-04-16, version 4.3*

ever since I submitted my first review for this app it now pings me to review it like every 30 seconds - it's really annoying.  Pls fix! Otherwise it's a fantastic app for makin' your own ear training exercises!

### 5/5 — simple and fantastic

*2026-02-19, version 4.3*

really love how you can customize your own exercises - a great way to get a daily ear training schedule
going.

### 5/5 — Utile Efficace Completa

*2025-11-17, version 4.3*

Un’app che aiuta a sviluppare
 ed affinare il proprio orecchio musicale ottimizzando i tempi di apprendimento.
Grandiosa!

### 5/5 — Guy

*2025-09-04, version 4.3*

Please update your app please

### 5/5 — So solid!

*2025-08-28, version 4.3*

Watch you abilities grow! Spend 10m on this a day!

### 5/5 — meravigliosa!👏👏👏

*2024-09-13, version 4.3*

È stimolante, graduale, efficace, senza fronzoli. Il miglior tool per l’ear trainig che puoi trovare ad un prezzo davvero abbordabile. Sviluppatori supe bravi, grazie davvero.

### 5/5 — Accessible with Voice Over

*2024-08-13, version 4.3*

Excellent and accessible. Well done.

### 5/5 — Eccellente

*2024-04-01, version 4.3*

Ottima app

### 5/5 — User for almost 10 years

*2024-01-22, version 4.3*

Simple product. Effective. Low cost. Great for a ten minute break at work or just keeping up on my ear training and honing in on problem areas.

### 5/5 — Just a good app

*2023-11-13, version 4.3*

Simple and works

## Frequently asked questions about Ear Trainer

### What does the Ear Trainer app do?

The Ear Trainer app is an educational tool designed to improve your musical listening skills. It provides over 260 exercises across nine different areas of musical study, helping users of all levels to hone their ear training abilities.

### What kind of exercises are available?

The app features a wide range of exercises including interval comparison and identification, chord identification and inversions, chord progressions, scale identification, note relative to chord, relative pitch, and melody exercises. You can also create your own custom exercises.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### Who is the target audience for Ear Trainer?

This app is intended for musicians, music students, and anyone interested in developing or enhancing their musical ear. It is suitable for users ranging from beginners to very advanced levels.

### Can I create my own practice routines?

Yes, a key feature of the Ear Trainer app is the ability to create custom exercises. You can select specific areas of study and skill levels to tailor your practice sessions to exactly what you need to work on.

## 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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