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Functional Ear Trainer

Functional Ear Trainer

Ear training for everyone

3.8K ratings
627 reviews
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Released
March 17, 2016
Updated
September 2, 2026

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Developer

Serhii Korchan
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Develop your musical ear by learning to recognize tones within the context of a specific musical key. This app helps you understand the function of each note, improving your ability to transcribe, improvise, and play music by ear. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, with just 10 minutes of daily practice.

✓Recognize tones in musical key context
✓Understand note function
✓Improve transcription skills
✓Enhance improvisation
✓Develop perfect pitch
✓Daily 10-minute practice
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What users say about Functional Ear Trainer

Reviews of Functional Ear Trainer are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.9/5 from 3.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: effective ear training, simple and intuitive interface. Top complaints: occasional audio glitches, lack of support for other instruments besides piano. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Effective ear training
  • 👍Simple and intuitive interface
  • 💡Customizable exercises
  • 🎉Noticeable improvement with regular practice
  • 🎨Visually appealing design
  • 🆓Free app with no ads

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional audio glitches
  • 💡Lack of support for other instruments besides piano
  • 💡Desire for more advanced features (e.g. chord recognition)
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What's New in Functional Ear Trainer

3.32.15

September 2, 2026

Improved stability on iOS 26.6. Enhanced settings structure in: - The main menu. - Playback modes (e.g., "Settings" below the large "Play" button). Ongoing development for modifying mode settings mid-game (scheduled for the next release). Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$19.99

Functional Ear Trainer Plus

Discounted one-time purchase

User reviews

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Brilliant.

I have been plying guitar for a long time but have always used tab up until now. Because of this app I have gone from struggling to hear notes to transcribing my favourite guitar solos in a week. I can’t wait to see what I am capable of next week. My brother is pitch perfect and a professional musician so I always thought being able to play what you hear was a miracle and that he was some kind of wizard. I now feel like I will get there by Christmas. I can’t wait to surprise him with my new found skill.
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TTheSonOfMonger

nice!

thanks for the app,it's so nice
Aashe.inuyasha

Best app I’ve used to far

This app very accessible and uses a method that has been proven to help you train efficiently and effectively. In just a day of using it I feel way more comfortable with my intervals. I’m excited to try out the other features. This app is amazing!
DDreamyCow12ex

Good things

Interesting way of approaching ear training, does what it’s supposed to do, so far free so I like it
MMadden7-8

Highly recommended!

Aural Skills and Musicianship college professor with over 15 years of experience. This is a great app for first year college students!
Iikehf
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Keyboard display issues when selecting all chromatic notes

Bug

Inconsistent note resolutions in some exercises

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for multiple notes/chords at once

Feature

Implement a mode for training key recognition

Feature

Provide more customization options for exercises

Feature

Include voice input to play the notes

Feature

Add support for German/Norwegian key names

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FAQ

What does the Functional Ear Trainer app do?

This app helps you develop your musical ear by teaching you to recognize tones and their functions within the context of a specific musical key. It's designed to improve your ability to transcribe music, improvise, and play by ear, similar to understanding spoken language.

How does this app differ from other ear training methods?

Unlike other methods that focus on recognizing intervals in isolation, this app teaches you to distinguish tones based on their role within a musical key. This contextual approach is designed to be more functional for real-world musical application.

Who is this app for and what are the requirements?

The app is for anyone interested in music, regardless of age or current skill level, from absolute beginners to professional musicians. The only requirement is a commitment to practice for just 10 minutes a day.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a foundational ear training experience. Additional features or content may be available through in-app purchases.

What are the benefits of using this ear trainer?

Regular use can significantly enhance your ability to understand music by ear. This includes improving skills in composing, improvising, transcribing melodies, and playing music with others more effectively.