# NoteRacer: Piano Sight-Reading — Music Note Game & Flashcards

> Music learning game for improving note reading speed and recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by brendan woods.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteracer-piano-sight-reading/id1093955366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [brendan woods](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093955365)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 481 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: Korean, Vietnamese, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Brazilian Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2016-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteracer-piano-sight-reading/id1093955366/reviews.md

## What is NoteRacer?

Read music faster. Trusted by 150,000+ musicians worldwide to master sight-reading, drill treble and bass clef, and conquer note recognition - in minutes a day.

Whether you're a beginner learning the staff, a piano student pushing your speed, or a teacher running drills in lessons, NoteRacer turns flashcard practice into a game you'll keep opening.

PRACTICE THREE WAYS
- Tap the piano keys on screen
- Tap the note names (A through G)
- Listening Mode: play the note on your real piano or keyboard and the app hears it

CUSTOMIZE YOUR DRILLS
- Treble clef, bass clef, or full grand staff
- Sharps, flats, naturals, or any custom note range
- Focus on specific notes you keep missing

GAME MODE
- Notes scroll faster as you improve - beat your personal best
- Climb the global leaderboard and see where you rank worldwide
- Earn achievements and keep a daily practice streak alive

LESSONS BUILT IN
- Step-by-step lessons cover the staff, note names, and intervals
- Note chart for quick reference any time
- Stats that track your speed, accuracy, and progress over time

MAKE IT YOURS
- Choose from 19 instrument voices, from grand piano to vibraphone
- Light or dark mode

PERFECT FOR
- Beginners learning to read music for the first time
- Piano students wanting faster, more confident sight-reading
- Adults returning to piano after a break
- Music teachers looking for a drill tool to assign at home
- Guitarists, vocalists, and other musicians practicing note recognition (Listening Mode works on any pitched instrument)

WHY NOTERACER WORKS
Sight-reading is a speed game. The gap between a struggling reader and a fluent one is reaction time on each note. NoteRacer turns that into focused, gamified reps that compound - five minutes a day really does add up.

Free to download. Start your first race and watch your reading speed climb.

## Key features

- Learn specific notes
- Piano keys or note names training
- Speed-based note scrolling game
- Global leaderboard
- Real-time multiplayer mode
- Customizable learning experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NoteRacer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning notes
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 👍 Customizable practice range
- 👍 Helpful for sight-reading
- 👍 Good for musicians
- 👍 Helps master notes
- 👍 Effective learning tool

**Cons**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Intrusive full-screen ads
- 😠 Expensive pro version
- 😠 Ads spoil concentration
- 😠 Ads every 5-12 seconds
- 😠 Ads interrupt practice
- 😠 Ads are frustrating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot change settings in modes
- Lowest row of buttons not working on iPhone 8
- Support not responding to emails
- Practice to play mode transition requires app restart
- Bottom range notes cut off on phone screen
- Cannot change bass clef range on smaller iPhones
- Cannot register account
- Cannot log in with Apple ID
- Pro version upgrade button not found
- Error when trying to remove ads

**Most requested features**

- Option to slow down notes in game mode
- Adjustable steady note speed
- Add other decorative note symbols
- Add chord recognition
- Separate training for treble clef 6 notes with ledger lines
- Separate training for bass clef 6 notes with ledger lines
- Recognize more staff lines (above and below)
- Improve leaderboard accuracy
- Remove duplicate leaderboard entries
- Option to disable sharp and flat notes when turned off

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteracer-piano-sight-reading/id1093955366/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Vibe coded slop

*2026-04-15*

Does no one test their apps anymore? You can’t even change settings in the modes, as it registers as a tap and boots you out the settings window. It’s genuinely a frustrating experience. Garbage app

### 4/5 — I preferred the old version

*2026-03-31, version 6.1*

I don't want the sharp and flat notes available when I've turned them off on the toggle. I just want a b c d e f g.

### 5/5 — Good but….

*2025-10-01, version 5.6*

The training mode is hard to find.
Needs to push play, then training, then training again

### 5/5 — 请问这款app是以前的识音卡片吗？

*2025-08-21*

？

### 5/5 — Play this game!

*2025-04-01*

This game is so fun and I love it so much because it’s just so perfect for me and others who love to to play games like this. I would definitely play this game with my friends and family. The only thing that makes me happy. I would recommend you play this game.it’s so so so much fun.

### 1/5 — 20个音符一个广告，太多

*2025-02-27*

服了 好不容易练到八百多个，因为破广告卡了，重退练了六百多又卡😡那个消消乐都广告能不能取消啊...一直卡一直卡

### 3/5 — good app but too many ads

*2025-01-29, version 5.1*

and the pro version is too expensive for what it is

### 5/5 — 如何和钢琴链接

*2024-10-01*

我看到钢琴老师用这款app,在钢琴上弹，就能识别音，我的app，在钢琴⬆️弹出练习音，但是app无法识别。

### 5/5 — Perfect app

*2024-08-29*

Super simple app, very well executed.

If you need to work on sight reading, there's lots of apps similar to this one that do the same thing. But this is the most nicely designed one. Sleek, simple, easy. Nothing distracting, no annoying user-interface flaws -- just a smooth experience practicing notes. 

Love it!

### 5/5 — 我特喜欢这个APP

*2024-08-05*

特喜欢这个APP

## Frequently asked questions about NoteRacer

### What does NoteRacer do?

NoteRacer is a music learning game that helps users master music notes and improve their sight-reading speed. It offers customizable practice modes where you can focus on specific notes and choose between piano keys or note names for training. The app also features a game mode where notes scroll faster, challenging your recognition speed.

### How can I improve my music note reading with this app?

You can improve your music note reading by utilizing the app's customizable learning modes, which allow you to focus on specific notes you find challenging. The game mode, NoteRacer, tests your speed as notes scroll by, and the multiplayer option lets you compete with others to further sharpen your skills.

### Is NoteRacer free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. These in-app purchases could potentially unlock additional features or content to enhance your learning experience.

### Who is the target audience for NoteRacer?

This app is designed for a wide range of users, from beginners just starting their musical journey to experienced musicians and pianists. It's ideal for anyone who wants to learn or enhance their ability to quickly and accurately recognize musical notes.

### Can I compete with other players?

Yes, NoteRacer features a multiplayer mode that allows you to compete with friends and other players worldwide in real-time. The app also includes a global leaderboard where you can track your progress and see how you rank against other users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.9 — 2026-06-05

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.8 — 2026-06-02

• Light Mode — NoteRacer now follows your system theme, or choose Light or Dark in Settings.
• Visual polish and minor improvements.

### 6.7 — 2026-05-20

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 6.6 — 2026-05-04

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 6.5 — 2026-05-01

Performance improvements and bug fixes

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All apps by brendan woods: https://appshunter.io/developer/1093955365

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