# Music Theory: NoteHunter — Sight Read, Intervals, Theory

> Gamified music ear training for intervals, rhythm, and sight-reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Akos Komuves.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-notehunter/id1584522362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akos Komuves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478520249)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 136 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2021-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-notehunter/id1584522362/reviews.md

## What is Music Theory?

Train your musical ear through games. NoteHunter is two apps in one: a guided Journey that teaches music the way real teachers do, and a Free Play sandbox where serious musicians drill the skills they actually need.

LEARN: A FULL MUSIC THEORY COURSE (NEW)

Nine units and 47 short lessons cover how music actually works: the staff, note names, rhythm and meter, scales, keys and the circle of fifths, intervals, chords, and cadences. Every lesson plays what it teaches, and quick drills after each one make sure it stuck.

THE JOURNEY (great for kids, parents, and beginners)

A step-by-step path through four biomes: Meadow, Forest, Mountains, and Ocean. Each biome adds new skills in the order music education actually teaches them. Higher or Lower comparisons, melodic contour, Sol-Mi singing, intervals, rhythm patterns, and sight reading. A friendly Bear mascot walks the map with you. Meadow and Forest are free; Mountains and Ocean unlock with Premium.

FREE PLAY (for musicians who know what they want to practice)

Jump into any drill at any difficulty:
• Note Practice: identify random notes across your chosen pitch range
• Interval Training: recognize the distance between two notes
• Rhythm Hunter: drag and drop beats, from quarter notes to complex syncopation
• Sheet Reading: read notes from the staff with adjustable difficulty ranges

INSIDE EVERY MODE

• AI Coach gives personalized tips and explanations as you play
• Add reference notes to ground your practice
• Multiple time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8)
• Track streaks, accuracy, and progress across all modes
• Haptic feedback so you feel every beat
• Piano, guitar, violin, and flute sounds
• Game Center leaderboards and achievements

For kids, parents, music students, singers, and any musician who wants stronger ears. Start free. Start now.

The app offers subscriptions that unlock custom settings and unlimited play:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Gamified music learning
- Interval recognition
- Rhythm training
- Sight-reading practice
- AI personalized tips
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-notehunter/id1584522362/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Errors

*2026-07-15*

I really wanted to like this but there are 2 big flaws. 1) There is no instructional info so it’s not appropriate for true beginners. 2) There are errors in the rhythm section. For example, it shows a dotted half note as having 4 beats, and tells you an answer is incorrect if you enter two connected eighth notes instead of two separate eighth notes, which doesn’t make any sense.

**Developer response:** Hey! Thank you so much for your review, you were right, it was a real bug and it's fixed now, along with the rhythm notation and some added instructions.

As a thank you, I'd love to offer you a free month. Just update to the latest version, open Settings, tap "Redeem a Code," and enter BUGHUNTER. Hopefully you find it helpful!

I'd really love for you to give it another go. Thanks again for helping make it better! :)
Akos

### 5/5 — Saved me from being the guy with no rhythm

*2026-01-30*

I was learning to dance salsa / bachata but I’m hopeless with the rhythm. This app is so playful and helped me get more rhythm at the same time and now I can dance nicely a simple song, stepping on the right times! 😎

### 5/5 — Simple but perfect

*2025-12-10*

Pretty good for practicing my daily ear training

### 1/5 — Concept is ok.  Execution sucks

*2023-12-13*

1.  I should be able to sign or play an instrument.
2.  I should have a larger range than a single octave.  In general people are better at identifying the notes they can make.
3.  This gets really boring in a hurry.  give us themes, the opening 4-6 notes.  Get us to play them back.
4.  Vary the volume, both for the reference and the question.
5.  Too much mousing.  As soon as Id the note, it should give me the next one.
6.  Too much time.  Should be rushing us, or have an adjustable amount of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Music Theory

### What is Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter?

Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter is an educational app designed to improve your musical ear through engaging games. It offers both a structured learning path for beginners and flexible practice drills for experienced musicians.

### What musical skills does Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter teach?

The app focuses on developing skills in recognizing intervals, understanding and practicing rhythm patterns, and improving sight-reading abilities from musical notation.

### Is Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter suitable for children?

Yes, the app's "Journey" mode is specifically designed to be great for kids, featuring a friendly mascot and a step-by-step learning progression through different biomes.

### What are the subscription options for Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter?

Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter offers monthly and annual subscription plans, both including a 7-day free trial. The monthly plan costs $1.99, and the annual plan is $14.99.

### Does Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter offer personalized feedback?

Yes, an AI Coach is integrated into every mode to provide personalized tips and explanations as you play, helping you understand and improve your performance.

### What instruments are supported in Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter?

The app provides sound options for piano, guitar, violin, and flute, allowing users to practice with familiar instrument sounds.

### How often is Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter updated?

The latest version is 5.0.1, and the app was last updated on May 17, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices can I use Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter on?

Music Ear Trainer: NoteHunter is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible across various Apple devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.0 — 2026-09-05

• Passed lessons now come back on a spaced schedule. A card on Home shows what is due, and a five-drill Daily Review keeps your streak alive.
• Finish every lesson in a unit and a ten-drill unit test unlocks. Pass it and the unit gets a green seal.
• Every theory lesson has an Ask button. The tutor answers questions about that lesson, on device.
• Miss a question in Note, Interval, Rhythm or Sheet Reading and you can jump straight to the theory behind it.
• Start practice, check your streak or open a lesson from Siri and Shortcuts, without opening the app. Lessons show up in Spotlight too.
• Liquid Glass on iOS 26, across the games and the Journey map.
• Fixed a rare audio glitch that could cut playback short.

### 5.3.1 — 2026-08-27

Small improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.3.0 — 2026-08-11

• New: Learn, a built-in music theory course. Nine units and 47 short lessons take you from the staff and note names to scales, keys, chords, and cadences.
• Every lesson plays what it teaches. Tap to hear the clef line, the half step, the cadence.
• Quick drills after each lesson check it stuck. Passing earns XP, counts toward your streak, and unlocks three new Game Center achievements.
• Timed mode: an optional per-question countdown for every Free Play drill.

### 5.2.0 — 2026-08-01

Refreshed design and a clearer path to Premium, so it's easier to unlock every ear-training mode. We also squashed some bugs and tuned performance for smoother sessions. Thanks for training with NoteHunter!

### 5.1.2 — 2026-07-26

New — you can now redeem a code right in the app. Open Settings and tap "Redeem a Code" to unlock a promo. Plus small fixes and improvements. Thanks for playing!

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