# Rhythmist > Gamified rhythm training app with melody examples and interactive tapping challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Ars Nova Software, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmist/id1000845785 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ars Nova Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/491815850) - Category: Education, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 56 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-09-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmist/id1000845785/reviews.md ## What is Rhythmist? Rhythmist™ resembles one of the rhythm training activities found in Musica Touch™ for the iPad - also some of those in Practica Musica - but it's more gamelike and of course is intended for the iPhone. Rhythmist creates melody examples and asks you to tap their rhythms correctly. You don't have to read the pitches; just the rhythm - but you will hear the correct pitches of the melody, plus chord accompaniment to make it more interesting. The free download includes the first 10 random melodies of 4 measures each; you can get many thousands more with an in-app purchase. You can even earn some free melodies by getting a series of these "right" on your first try. Tapping is done on a pair of keys like piano keys - having two makes the tapping easier because you can alternate fingers. You can keep trying a melody until you get it right and earn a gold star. You can slow down or speed up the tempo if you want to. Each time you fill in the gold star for a melody your score goes up a point and you move on to the next one. If you get expert at the Level 1 melodies, try Level 2. If you think you're really getting good try the melodies of Level 3. If you want to get competitive your scores can be posted to the Game Center; otherwise just try to meet the challenges yourself: can you get 5 melodies in a row correct on the first try? Can you get 10 of them without hearing them first? Can you get through the first 100? If you've paid for the extra melodies any of them can be shared as music files readable by Musica Touch for the iPad and Ars Nova's desktop Songworks software, or as midi files or printable pdf files. ## Key features - Gamified rhythm training - Melody examples with chord accompaniment - Interactive tapping on piano-like keys - Adjustable tempo - Progressive difficulty levels - Game Center integration for competition - Exportable music files ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | All Melodies | $1.99 | one-time | | 1000 Melodies | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmist/id1000845785/reviews.md ### 1/5 — My songs gone *2025-11-09, version 1.1.3* I use to have a lot of songs now I only have 41 …so much for using to teach my kids. Good app just need more development ### 5/5 — Perfect for practicing rhythms. *2017-12-27, version 1.1.3* Wish there were more than 20 levels and more complex rhythms ### 5/5 — Fun way to learn *2015-12-22, version 1.1.2* This simple and fun game is a great way to learn to read rhythms. I really enjoyed the different levels of difficulty. Nice job! ### 5/5 — Thank god *2015-11-07, version 1.01* Struggling with odd meter and switching rhythms in my theory classes, perfect timing are nova! ### 5/5 — Works for me *2015-11-03, version 1.01* I suspect other people have their mute button on! The rhythm tapping mechanic in this game is a really great way to learn to read music, it's been helping me a lot. ### 1/5 — Me neither *2015-11-01, version 1.01* No sound ### 1/5 — Can't hear a thing *2015-10-31, version 1.01* It's totally silent. No options to help me. :( ### 2/5 — Doesn't work *2015-10-30, version 1.01* It crashes every time I try to go into it. It has never worked for me. ## Frequently asked questions about Rhythmist ### What is Rhythmist? Rhythmist is a gamified music education app designed to help users improve their rhythm training. It presents melody examples and challenges users to tap the correct rhythms. ### How does Rhythmist teach rhythm? Rhythmist creates melody examples with chord accompaniment and requires users to tap the rhythm accurately on a piano-like interface. Users can adjust the tempo and progress through different difficulty levels. ### Can I get more melodies in Rhythmist? Yes, the free download includes 10 random melodies. You can unlock thousands more through an in-app purchase. You can also earn some free melodies by getting a series right on the first try. ### Does Rhythmist have ads? No, Rhythmist does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for additional content. ### What devices does Rhythmist support? Rhythmist is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS. ### How does Rhythmist track progress? Users earn a gold star for each melody they get right, and their score increases. The app also allows users to track their progress through different levels and challenges, such as getting a certain number of melodies correct in a row. ### Can I share my music from Rhythmist? If you have purchased extra melodies, you can share them as music files compatible with Musica Touch for iPad and Ars Nova's Songworks software, as MIDI files, or as printable PDF files. ### What is the age rating for Rhythmist? Rhythmist has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning music. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2016-01-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixes the support link in the instructions; fixes MIDI compatibility with older iOS systems. ### 1.1.2 — 2015-12-15 Now allows optional MIDI in/out! 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