# Quiztones: EQ Ear Training — Learn to use EQ like a pro

> Audio EQ ear training app for producers and engineers to improve mixing skills. (iPhone/iPad app by The Pro Audio Files.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiztones-eq-ear-training/id436707254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Pro Audio Files](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243138013)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 342 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiztones-eq-ear-training/id436707254/reviews.md

## What is Quiztones?

Join 475,000+ producers & engineers who trust Quiztones to improve their mixes — in just 3 minutes a day! Here’s how it works…

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MIXING
Quiztones will help you trust your ears, save valuable time in the studio, and leave everyone speechless when you suddenly start pinpointing problem frequencies with complete confidence.

IT’S THE FASTEST WAY TO…
- Identify and remove problem frequencies
- Eliminate the need to sweep for frequencies in a mix
- Develop intuition for which frequencies to boost or cut
- Develop critical listening skills for better mixes
- Prevent noise buildup in your mixes and recordings

NO MORE SWEEPING
Been mixing for a while but still don’t trust your ears? It’s not your fault. Quiztones eliminates the need to sweep for frequencies, cutting years off your learning curve

TRAIN YOUR EARS, NOT YOUR EYES!
Unlike other apps, Quiztones uses no visual cues, training your brain to actually HEAR critical balance issues in your mix

450+ QUIZZES
Using our proprietary training system of frequency-altered loops, instruments and tones, you won’t run out of quizzes any time soon!

FOR NEWBIES & PROS
In a hurry to level up your mixing skills? With hundreds of quizzes, multiple training modes and levels, you’ll start to see results quickly, even if you have no experience

PREMIUM LOOPS
Unlock a growing library of loops, instruments, and genres to help you nail every mix

EASY AUDIO IMPORT
Train with the music you love, including songs from your own device and music library

BETTER MIXES IN 2 WEEKS OR LESS
You’ll be amazed at how quickly using Quiztones for just a few minutes a day will improve your mixes, recordings, and productions

GET STARTED FOR FREE
It doesn’t have to take years to train your ears! Get started with Quiztones for FREE today!

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Real reviews from real users:

"Turns out, this app offers everything offered in that Berklee class of mine… in an app!"

— Damian E., No Treble

“The Quiztones app is far and away the best app I've purchased. It's an incredible tool for all audio engineers and musicians ... My mixing has improved by leaps and bounds after just a few weeks with Quiztones.”

— Austin M.

“I love this app. Has taken my ability to hear frequencies to heights I never imagined was possible at this point in my career. This app is a game changer. Be consistent with it and it will change the way you hear music.”

— JayAllDay

“This is fantastic. I’m a bit of a workaholic, and blind, audio engineer. This is like the holy grail of an iOS game for me. It’s simultaneously fun and productive. I can play on the go to have better ideas of what I’m hearing on my phone for later correction in Pro Tools, or plug into one of my monitor sets at home to test my instinct... and it’s a game, with categories and scores. Much respect.”

— justmikeaf

“Trained me up well! This app helped me become MUCH faster with EQ, and helped me know with greater precision what I'm hearing all around .”

— MarkBvllock

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Quiztones Terms: https://theproaudiofiles.com/quiztones/terms/
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Identify and remove problem frequencies
- Develop critical listening skills
- Eliminate frequency sweeping
- Train ears without visual cues
- 450+ frequency-based quizzes
- Import own audio for training
- Multiple training modes and levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiztones Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Quiztones Pro — Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Quiztones Pro — Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Quiztones?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Solid, navigable UI
- 🚀 Easy to repeat tests
- 👍 Lots of different sounds to train with
- 👍 Great for improving ear frequency recognition
- 👍 Helpful for mixing and live sound engineering
- 👍 Effective ear training tool

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 No option to own the app outright
- 🐛 Issues with restoring purchases
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with iOS 8
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive for the limited content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iTunes library integration not working
- EQ boost/cut not audible in some cases

**Most requested features**

- Progress tracking and statistics
- Ability to select specific frequency ranges
- More varied quiz types (e.g. compression, panning)
- Competitive leaderboard or social features
- Tone generator with multiple waveforms
- Tutorials and explanations for beginners
- Option to use full songs instead of short clips
- Feedback on wrong answers to aid learning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiztones-eq-ear-training/id436707254/reviews.md

### 5/5 — extremely helpful!

*2026-08-09, version 3.8.0*

As a music producer and sound engineer, I definitely recommend the app. The paid option is also sooo worth it!

### 5/5 — Works great

*2026-06-12, version 3.8.0*

Low key app. Good for ear training.  I use it when I have free couple minutes.

### 1/5 — Version de base payante inutile

*2026-04-25*

Si l’on n’ajoute pas d’achats intégrés la version de base (déjà payante) est réduite au strict minimum. Très déçu par cet achat.

### 5/5 — Mieux que Candy Crush

*2026-03-30*

J’ai associé une session Quiztones à mon café du matin, donc je ne manque pas un jour sans travailler mon oreille 👌🏼

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2026-03-22, version 3.7.0*

Useful but it would be better if there it kept a graph of your scores and had more of a guided journey from easy to hard

### 5/5 — Would be nice to be able to train out of a set 12-ET

*2026-02-10*

Hey there. Awesome job on this one. I’m glad someone finally got to create an app that should be around for decades. No one should have to guesstimate and waste tons of time for even an uncertain outcome. While it’s perfect for modern day audio production and engineering, folks like me who have to work with early music (countless temperaments, or none at all) and non-Western music would be more than happy to have the app able to train us for non 12-ET « pesky » but also tasty and refreshingly good intervals and frequencies! They require loads more finesse in handling complex music than the usual 12-ET-based stuff, and they consequently require more accuracy and flexibility… give it some thought, will you? I’ll be the first to tell my countless enthusiastic peers around the globe about your app (already done, but I don’t mind doing it again) if it’s able to help train engineers and musicians to handle something else than 12-ET based music. Thanks for your time and effort, and keep improving the app.

### 5/5 — Solid.

*2026-01-01, version 3.7.0*

Basic navigable UI, no ads so far (been like 3 days), Easy to repeat. Lots of different sounds to train the ear with as well. Unless you have a dying oath to another app there should be no reason you don’t pick this up.

### 1/5 — ah idk maybe theres nothing better but pls fix this

*2025-11-26*

That 7 year old review about the - and + being messed up in gain still holds up, pretty annoying and embarrassing if thats this the same issue. Then on off button sometimes means off and sometimes on when lit which is confusing.

**Developer response:** Happy to clarify here: the +/− behavior isn’t a bug, but part of the training design. Some quizzes use boosts (+) and others use cuts (−), because learning to hear what’s added vs what’s removed are different skills. The power button simply toggles processing on/off— in a Hard (−10 dB) quiz, power enabled removes frequency content, while in a Hard (+5 dB) quiz it adds it. The same applies in Gain quizzes, where some answer sets are gain boosts and others are gain cuts. If this clarification helps, we’d appreciate you updating your review so it doesn’t unintentionally confuse other users.

### 5/5 — Lub it.

*2025-11-21, version 3.7.0*

A Review

### 3/5 — So much potential, but no new features

*2025-11-04, version 3.7.0*

I’ll start that Quiztones is an excellent app for ear frequency training and has been super helpful for my learning. My biggest issue is that they’ve added no new features or additions/functionality to the app in the past year that I’ve been a paid subscriber. As it stands, it has two tests for identifying octave, 1/3 octave frequencies as well as tests for changes in gain level, and EQ boosts/cuts. I emailed the founder about a year ago with suggestions for the app including stat tracking, accuracy counters, etc. He responded saying they are working on a score tracking functionality but the app is no different than it was from a year ago. With programs like SoundGym available online (and no mobile app), QuizTones has so much potential to add so much more usefulness to their product in a part of the app store that sees no other current competition. I really want to keep using this app but my training has stagnated with the lack of variety offered here in comparison to SoundGym, with no sign of exciting development being offered by QuizTones.

## Frequently asked questions about Quiztones

### What does Quiztones do?

Quiztones is an ear training application designed to help music producers and audio engineers improve their ability to identify and manipulate audio frequencies. It uses a proprietary system of frequency-altered loops, instruments, and tones to train users to hear critical balance issues and problem frequencies without relying on visual cues.

### How does Quiztones help improve mixing?

By training your ears to accurately pinpoint problem frequencies and understand which frequencies to boost or cut, Quiztones helps you mix with more confidence and efficiency. It aims to eliminate the need for time-consuming frequency sweeping, leading to faster and more precise mixing decisions.

### Is Quiztones free to use?

Yes, you can get started with Quiztones for free. The app offers a free tier to begin training your ears. Additional content, such as premium loops, instruments, and genres, may be available through in-app purchases to further enhance your training experience.

### Can I train with my own music?

Yes, the app allows for easy audio import, enabling you to train with music from your own device and music library. This feature lets you practice identifying issues and improving mixes using the songs you are actively working on or enjoy listening to.

### Who is Quiztones for?

Quiztones is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals in music production and audio engineering. Whether you're new to mixing or looking to refine your skills, the app offers multiple training modes and levels to help you achieve better mixes and recordings quickly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.0 — 2026-04-29

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.7.0 — 2025-10-05

Thanks for using Quiztones! The latest version is now better than ever – we've squashed some bugs, improved accessibility, and optimized the app's performance. Expect a smoother, more reliable experience that’s designed to speed up your progress. Love the app? Please consider rating or reviewing Quiztones on the App Store. Need assistance? Feel free to get in touch with us through the app. We appreciate your support and stay tuned for more coming soon.

### 3.6.2 — 2025-08-20

Thanks for using Quiztones! The latest version is now better than ever – we've squashed some bugs, improved accessibility, and optimized the app's performance. Expect a smoother, more reliable experience that’s designed to speed up your progress. Love the app? Please consider rating or reviewing Quiztones on the App Store. Need assistance? Feel free to get in touch with us through the app. We appreciate your support and stay tuned for more coming soon.

### 3.6.1 — 2025-08-05

Thanks for using Quiztones! The latest version is now better than ever – we've squashed some bugs, improved accessibility, and optimized the app's performance. Expect a smoother, more reliable experience that’s designed to speed up your progress. Love the app? Please consider rating or reviewing Quiztones on the App Store. Need assistance? Feel free to get in touch with us through the app. We appreciate your support and stay tuned for more coming soon.

### 3.5.2 — 2025-02-04

Thanks for using Quiztones! The latest version is now better than ever – we've squashed some bugs, improved accessibility, and optimized the app's performance. Expect a smoother, more reliable experience that’s designed to speed up your progress. Love the app? Please consider rating or reviewing Quiztones on the App Store. Need assistance? Feel free to get in touch with us through the app. We appreciate your support and stay tuned for more coming soon.

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