# Functional Ear Trainer — user reviews > 606 indexed App Store user reviews of Functional Ear Trainer by Serhii Korchan, rated 4.90/5 from 3,735 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functional-ear-trainer/id1088761926/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functional-ear-trainer/id1088761926.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,437 · 4★ 228 · 3★ 30 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 30 ## What do users think of Functional Ear Trainer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Effective ear training - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 💡 Customizable exercises - 🎉 Noticeable improvement with regular practice - 🎨 Visually appealing design - 🆓 Free app with no ads **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional audio glitches - 💡 Lack of support for other instruments besides piano - 💡 Desire for more advanced features (e.g. chord recognition) **Commonly reported bugs** - Keyboard display issues when selecting all chromatic notes - Inconsistent note resolutions in some exercises **Most requested features** - Add support for multiple notes/chords at once - Implement a mode for training key recognition - Provide more customization options for exercises - Include voice input to play the notes - Add support for German/Norwegian key names ## Newest reviews (15 of 606) ### 4/5 — Too Random *2026-08-16* The only problem I have with this app is that the notes given to you in a lesson are too random. You can go through a lesson for a single note, and not hear it once. Developers: please stop using a completely random value to determine what note should be played next. I would recommend dividing the number of notes being tested by the number of questions the user is given. Use the quotient to determine the minimum number of times each note is played. Then randomly assign the remainder (ideally without adding to the same note twice). Then randomly determine the order of the questions. Seriously, I would like to be able to practice “Fa”, and “Sol”, but most of the quizzes give me “Do” nearly 50% of the time. ### 4/5 — Very functional *2026-08-09* It does what it says on the box. It would be nice if there was a more fun game section but my ears are improving with the training nevertheless ### 5/5 — We need chords *2026-05-20* We need chords training,please update the new function ASAP! ### 5/5 — Keep trying *2026-05-17, version 3.28.0* Put the effort in and it works! I am on the first four notes in C and I just can’t get the major 3rd consistently but I will keep trying - 2nd post now 97% one octave cmaj ### 5/5 — Keep trying *2026-05-01, version 3.28.0* Put the effort in and it works! I am on the first four notes in C and I just can’t get the major 3rd consistently but I will keep trying ### 5/5 — Развитие слуха *2026-03-09* Отлично помогает, по сути заменяет мелодический диктант ### 5/5 — Best Melodic Ear Training App *2026-03-09, version 3.28.0* I love how this uses solfège and gradually increases in difficulty, with ways to customize your practice. If you want to play melodies by ear, this app is very helpful, and you can practice anywhere. ### 5/5 — 상대음감을 위한 최고의 청음 연습 앱 *2026-03-07* 음과 음 간의 간격(음정)에 대한 감각을 반복적으로 학습시켜주는 상대음감 특화 청음 연습 어플입니다. 음고 자체를 외우는 절대음감식 청음이 아닙니다. 도와 미의 간격(장3도) 그 자체의 느낌을 외우게 해서 그게 키가 바뀌더라도 장3도를 찾아낼 수 있게 해주는 식입니다. 인앱 29000원이며 구독제가 아니라 일회성 결제입니다. 해금시 모든 기능을 사용할 수 있는데, 이때 특히 melodic dictations 모드를 custom levels로 사용할 때 연습 효과가 좋습니다. 갤럭시 사용하던 시절에도 결제해서 쓰다가 아이폰으로 바꾼 뒤에도 찾아서 새로 결제해서 쓸 정도로 괜찮은 앱입니다. 청음 시험 준비하시는 입시생분들이나 관련 종사자분들께 추천드립니다. ### 5/5 — Ótim *2026-03-03* Aplicativo interessante, útil e principalmente, acessível. De morei a encontrar um aplicativo para treinar música que tivesse acessibilidade. Ainda bem que este existe. ### 5/5 — Kozy *2026-02-20* Great App！ ### 5/5 — Hard but effective *2026-02-15, version 3.28.0* The standard is 90% accuracy, which can sometimes feel frustrating in a world where it often feels like apps nudge us in just the right way to keep us on them. But if you really want this skill and to be a better musician, you must persist. I’m all for this and recommend this app to anyone serious about music ### 5/5 — Very thankful *2026-02-04, version 3.28.0* I’m an adult, very interested in music but had no ear training or ability to audiate. This app has been SO INCREDIBLY HELPFUL. Very thoughtful in designing the activities and settings. It’s the most valuable time I spend on my phone. ### 3/5 — Not bad, but too basic *2026-01-24, version 3.28.0* After I purchased this app I found more complete apps even for free. For example, Sonofield is way more clear, educational and visual. I would have liked to be more patient and make a better research before paying for this app ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2026-01-16, version 3.28.0* Love it. The new melodic dictations are great, I hope to see it expanded further for chord recognition! Edit: I really think this method could be applied to chords. Basic level should have just a few chords, root inversions only, then 2nd and 3rd inversions, then expand to larger octave range, then eventually recognize progressions. ### 5/5 — Wow! So helpful! *2026-01-12, version 3.28.0* Ive struggled for many years with musical ear training. Honestly wish something like this was available while I was in my undergrad b/c courses and professors in college couldn’t figure out why I was struggling so much with everything. As a vocal musician who enjoys singing in ensembles, this app really has something for everyone at every level. Recommend to everyone! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No explanation of how it works *2026-05-05, version 3.28.0* I have trying to figure out this for a week. No explanation of how to compare, how to practice, how differentiate the tones. Just blind guessing hoping something will click. No support or instruction if you are in a similar situation. Jus a money grab DONT BUY ### 1/5 — No free trial. *2026-04-13, version 3.28.0* The ad said free with in app puchases, but not true. Might be good. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-01-15, version 3.28.0* Do not recommend ### 1/5 — I dont understand *2025-09-30, version 3.24.0* I don’t get it, maybe I am dumb.. but the play like some pitch than stop and play another pitch, and without explain to me how they sound I should guess the right pitch.. how I guess a pitch if I don’t know that pitch… ### 1/5 — Not useful for learning *2024-04-02* The instructions in the app assume the user already knows what is meant by “resolve”, and that the users brain will “automatically” be tuned to the key of C, and it assumes the user already understands all of the nuances of these terms and practices related to music. The app and instructions therefore assume the user already has a well developed ear and understanding of music, therefore having no need for the app other than to play a game with it. Additionally, after the user figures out how to play the game that this app really is, it does not help the user develop their ear to identify musical notes and tones. The user will progress in the extremely simple games provided that contain only half an octave or just one octave, but in multiple octaves the user will not and cannot progress and improve using this app. ### 1/5 — IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! *2023-11-04, version 3.3.7* I CANT FINISH A SINGLE THING THIS IS BAD ### 1/5 — Annoying Resolutions! *2020-08-02* What have you done to the app in the update? It was perfect in previous version! I can’t turn off the annoying resolutions!! I don’t want to hear them every time I pick a note, please add the option to turn it off like the previous version. ### 1/5 — Not working *2016-05-14* The interface is nice. Only one problem: it's not working with my iPhone. **Developer response:** Some audio issues were fixed in the latest version. Please update this app. ### 2/5 — Easy *2026-07-15* It is way too easy for professional musicians. There is no clap back and many more. ### 2/5 — Not bad, but too basic *2026-01-30, version 3.28.0* After I purchased this app I found more complete apps even for free. For example, Sonofield is way more clear, educational and visual. I would have liked to be more patient and make a better research before paying for this app. I understand the idea of offering customization to create personalized modes (which other free apps also provide), but out of the box it feels outdated and adds very little value compared to other options in the store. I think you should consider adjusting the price, or simply not charging for something this basic ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The best ear trainer *2026-08-26* I tried for months to train my ear. Using sonofield and other resources. But this app, Functional Ear Trainer, it’s just … another level. The method is deceptively simple and yet … it works. In just 1-2 weeks of Functional Ear trainer I can recognize all the degrees of the major scale in less than 1 second each. I’m amazed! ### 5/5 — first review i have ever posted, first time I have ever spent money on an app *2026-08-19, version 3.28.0* absolutely sublime. simple and to the point, no ads, well thought out ui and progression through the levels. This is what every app should be like. Hoping some day they add a chord progressions level ### 5/5 — Reward system *2026-08-12* Imo the only things that is missing from this app is a reward system. Something that track your consistency and maybe unlock some titles. Anything that keep you practicing daily. Otherwise this is perfect. More then a fair price for the whole package. Amazing tool ### 5/5 — Amazing Ear Training App *2026-07-31, version 3.28.0* Great app, I’ve been getting over 90% consistently on the exercises. It would be great if the developers added identifying chord progressions as well. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2026-07-13* I'm an app developer too, and have impressed with your app. The app doesn't seem to be updated very often, but I would appreciate it if you add Korean. Just AI translation is fine. Hope you everything goes well. ### 5/5 — すばらしい。 *2026-06-23* 続けたい。世界が広がりそう。 ### 5/5 — Tell your worship team vocalist *2026-06-17, version 3.28.0* This is a great tool to share with your worship team for simple ear training. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-06-17, version 3.28.0* Really great and fun to use for learning music ### 5/5 — Мощная вещь *2026-06-14* Одно из лучших приложений для тренировки слуха, если не лучшее Главное – после прохождения всех базовых уровней не забивать, а перейти в режим «продвигаться». Работы на полгода-год, если не больше, но результат того стоит ### 5/5 — Keep trying *2026-06-05, version 3.28.0* Put the effort in and it works! I am on the first four notes in C and I just can’t get the major 3rd consistently but I will keep trying - 2nd post now 97% one octave cmaj - 3rd post c major all octaves 95% - many many goes - I don’t move on until I get 100% consistently --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*