# NoteGrid – Play Music By Ear — Music Matching Puzzle Game

> Music matching puzzle game for ear training and beat creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Wimbo Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegrid-play-music-by-ear/id6452839894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wimbo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630555351)
- Category: Games, Music, Music, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 562 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 170 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegrid-play-music-by-ear/id6452839894/reviews.md

## What is NoteGrid?

NoteGrid (formerly Wimbo) is a music matching game for anyone interested in making music. Earn coins when you recreate songs and beats using our super simple sequencer for beginners. Solve the daily musical puzzles by making songs or modifying beats and melodies. Develop your musical ear by deciphering melodies in our 100 levels.

WHAT THE H*CK IS NOTEGRID?
• A music game. You listen to melodies and beats and recreate them on the grid. 
• Free, with ads. Yep, ads suck, but it keeps the game free for everyone.
• An easy music grid sequencer to make your own music even if you don't play an instrument, don't know how to compose music or know any music theory.
• The daily challenges are tiny fragments of beats and/or melodies and your goal is to complete the melody or beat by adding to it. Kinda like musical ad libs.
• The easiest (and most fun) way to train your ear and music skills by playing our 99+ levels.
• Are you seriously still reading? Stop it. Just download it. It's free.

WHAT NOTEGRID IS NOT:
• NoteGrid is NOT a fancy DAW (music production app) like Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Pro Tools.
• NoteGrid is NOT for recording audio, mixing music or learning an instrument.
• NoteGrid is NOT an app for finding recipes. It just isn't. Don't ask.

WHY NOTEGRID
Team NoteGrid consists of just 2 peeps: Luis and Andrés. We're on a mission to make music-making so easy, any idiot could do it. We also want to make it so fun, that you'd be an idiot not to use it. Apparently, we have a thing for idiots. This app is far from perfect, but we listen to 100% of the feedback we receive and we're adding cool stuff and fixing un-cool stuff every day to reach our goals. We launch updates at least once a week. So, always let us know what you like, what you'd like and what you dislike. Maybe at some point you can tell us "Why NoteGrid".


Make your first beats and melodies FOR FREE. SOME ADS.

EASY MUSIC MAKER
• We made the simplest little grid sequencer so that any idiot could make cool-sounding music. Imagine what you could do. 
• Unlock more instruments as you progress


DEVELOP YOUR MUSICAL EAR
• Ear training made fun.
• Listen to a melody and re-create it on the grid. It's harder than it sounds.


DAILY CHALLENGES
The Daily Challenges are basically like Musical Ad Libs. You'll start off with a simple melody or beat on the grid. Build on the existing melody and create something unique of your own. It's so easy, you'll be able to make music that sounds awesome before even knowing what a chord, scale or interval is. You don't need to know how to play any instruments either. You'll also get points for completing these challenges and listening to what others did.


CREATE HEAD-BOBBING BEATS
• Experiment and let your creativity flow as you produce everything from scratch. 
• It's so easy, your grandma could do it. (no offense, grandma)
• Try different percussion sounds and unlock more instruments as you advance.


COMMUNITY
• Connect with music makers like you and share your creations in the Jukebox.
• Get feedback on your tracks
• Show off your musical creativity

You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase.
• Wimbo Pro Auto-renewable subscription
• 1 month ($4.99) durations
• Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase
• Privacy policy and terms of use: 

https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/62771850
https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/62771850

## Key features

- Recreate melodies and beats by ear
- Simple grid sequencer for beginners
- Daily musical puzzles and challenges
- Develop musical ear and skills
- Create original beats and melodies
- Unlock new instruments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wimbo Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Octave Selector | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Percussion Row | $1.99 | one-time |
| Note Selector | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Square Lead | $2.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harp | $2.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Levels Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| +3000 Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| +200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| +1500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| +5000 Coins | $25.99 | one-time |
| +10,000 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #110 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of NoteGrid?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 🎵 Great for music creation
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🎨 Customizable options
- 🔥 Exciting challenges
- 🎓 Helpful for learning music

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited access without subscription
- 🤖 AI-generated profile pictures

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Coin collection button disappearing
- Levels with no sound or incorrect notes
- Crashes and login issues
- Deleted accounts and lost progress

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to record and import audio
- Expand free content and features
- Improve coin earning system
- Implement search function in jukebox
- Allow disabling of comments

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegrid-play-music-by-ear/id6452839894/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing but

*2026-08-31, version 6.4.2*

I think we should add songs like real songs and make it different and make it are very own music just no singing bits I mean let’s put the melody of any song and make it different 😁

### 5/5 — Chrome Music Lab 2.

*2026-07-26, version 6.4.2*

this game, is probably a sequel to Chrome Music Lab if there was one.

here’s one suggestion: slide notes.

slide notes can be diagonal sustained notes, that climb up or climb down to the note that’s on the end of it. like from A to F, or B to E#.
they can be as long as they want, from 2 note bars, to literally the end of the song.

overall, great game, highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Multi=perfect

*2026-07-10, version 6.4.2*

Love this game I’m getting more famous bit by bit,but I’d love it if you could add multi instruments with the note ones.Please and thank you 😍😀🥇

### 5/5 — Just one thing

*2026-06-17, version 6.4.2*

So, I love this app! It's so fun and cool, but my only problem is that you have to do levels to unlock features toake music. If you could please change that, this app would be perfect.

### 5/5 — Longer

*2026-06-09, version 6.4.2*

Can u make it so that it is longer than 16

### 5/5 — The good feeling

*2026-05-15, version 6.4.2*

Whatever song you can type and create, you can like put it to 16 but kind of wasting money just because you have to use money to put it all the way to 16 but still great, but the reviews are good on the challenges is kinda hard for me, even though it’s not so yeah this was great

### 1/5 — AI Usage

*2026-05-09, version 6.4.2*

A nice idea and seems to be executed well but that’s off first impressions. I’m usually the type to be okay to drop a bit of money to remove ads but the available profile pictures appear to be of the AI generated variety so I’ll just be deleting the app instead. Can the devs confirm? And clarify what else, if any, other gen AI is used in the app? Great to see devs wanting to empower others to be creative with something like this but less great to see them using technology that directly hurts artists/creatives.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-04-15, version 6.4.2*

I love this app

### 4/5 — I’m just saying that right?

*2026-03-08, version 6.4.2*

A bit annoying

### 5/5 — Love the game

*2026-02-07, version 6.4.2*

Very fun game and music maker but it would be cool to have some more instruments and make it so you can stack notes for free but it’s just a suggestion love the game

## Frequently asked questions about NoteGrid

### What is NoteGrid?

NoteGrid is a music matching game designed to help users develop their musical ear and create music. It involves listening to melodies and beats and recreating them on a grid sequencer. The app is suitable for beginners who don't have prior music theory knowledge or instrument skills.

### How does NoteGrid help develop musical skills?

The app focuses on ear training by presenting users with melodies and beats to decipher and recreate. Through its 99+ levels and daily challenges, users learn to recognize and reproduce musical patterns, effectively enhancing their ability to understand and create music.

### Is NoteGrid free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It is supported by ads, which helps keep the game accessible to everyone. There are also in-app purchases available, which may include unlocking additional instruments or features.

### What kind of music can I make with NoteGrid?

NoteGrid allows you to create your own beats and melodies using its simple grid sequencer. You can experiment with different sounds and unlock new instruments as you progress. While it's not a professional DAW, it's designed for fun, accessible music creation, allowing you to make head-bobbing beats and unique musical pieces.

### Who is the target audience for NoteGrid?

The app is aimed at anyone interested in making music, especially beginners. It's perfect for individuals who want to train their ear, learn basic music creation concepts, or simply enjoy a fun musical puzzle experience without needing to play an instrument or understand complex music theory.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.2 — 2025-06-03

• 100 MUSIC MATCH levels
• COMPETE WITH OTHERS to make the best song of the day

### 6.4.1 — 2025-05-29

• 100 MUSIC MATCH levels
• COMPETE WITH OTHERS to make the best song of the day

### 6.4 — 2025-05-21

• 100 MUSIC MATCH levels
• COMPETE WITH OTHERS to make the best song of the day

### 6.3.2 — 2025-05-15

• 100 MUSIC MATCH levels
• COMPETE WITH OTHERS to make the best song of the day

### 6.3.1 — 2025-05-10

• 100 MUSIC MATCH levels
• COMPETE WITH OTHERS to make the best song of the day

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