# Theta Music Trainer

> Music theory and ear training courses and games for musicians and educators. (iPhone/iPad app by Theta Music Technologies, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theta-music-trainer/id791698217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Theta Music Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791698220)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theta-music-trainer/id791698217/reviews.md

## What is Theta Music Trainer?

Theta Music Trainer is a complete set of courses and games designed to improve your musicianship and deepen your understanding of music. These games have been meticulously designed and continuously refined based on the feedback of professional music teachers from all over the world.

Theta Music Trainer contains 12 courses and 50 games covering all major categories of ear training and music theory: 

Sound - Learn to hear subtle differences in mixing, instrumentation, equalization and effects

Pitch – Improve your tuning and your ability to sing on pitch

Scales – Quickly recognize scale degrees and solfege tones

Intervals – Accurately identify melodic and harmonic intervals

Melody -  Learn to recognize common melodic patterns by ear

Chords – Strengthen your chord recognition skills

Progressions – Learn to recognize common chord patterns by ear

Rhythm – Learn to recognize common rhythm patterns by ear

Notation – Learn the basics of reading music

Ear training and music theory are essential parts of music education that allow you to play or sing more freely, and with greater skill and confidence. 


FOR TEACHERS:

Theta Music Trainer is ideal for use in the music classroom or studio.

Here are some of the ways teachers around the world are using Theta Music Trainer:

- Introduce new concepts through games
One of the great things about games is that they provide immediate feedback in real time. Students are often quicker to grasp new music theory concepts when they are presented in a game format.

- Use games in place of drills
Rather than giving your students tedious drills, you can use games to reinforce key concepts taught in class. The necessary repetition becomes much more palatable to students in a game environment.

- Assign games for homework
Not only will your students love this, but you can get true assessments of each student's ability in a wide range of areas including scales, rhythms, chords, tuning and more - without spending a huge amount of time grading.

- Hold classroom competitions
Choose a game for your desired area for practice and see who can complete the most levels. Students can compete individually or in teams. You can even have classrooms compete against one another.

Teaching aural skills and music theory can be tough. Many students have a hard time grasping the basic concepts and struggle with the repetition needed for mastery. Games inject an element of variety and fun into the development of basic music skills. Students become inspired, motivated and engaged in music learning. Have fun and save time as your students develop core music skills in an engaging and effective way.


TERMS OF SERVICE:
https://trainer.thetamusic.com/en/content/theta-music-trainer-terms-service-mobile


TESTIMONIALS:

"Sequential, pedagogically sound games students will enjoy... These games are engaging, entertaining, and really do get kids to listen closely in graduated levels of difficulty."
- Thomas West, Thomas J. West Music

“Theta Music have managed to put the FUN back into ear training. The great variety of ear training games they have created are fun, unique, clever, well designed, very affordable and above all, truly effective." 
- George Brodbeck, Ear Training Online

"Theta Music Trainer is a fantastic site featuring video-game style ear training activities." 
- Katie Wardrobe, Midnight Music

"Theta Music seem to really get what ear training is all about, and the huge benefits it can bring to your musical life." 
- Christopher Sutton, Easy Ear Training

## Key features

- 12 music theory courses
- 50 ear training games
- Sound and pitch training
- Scale and interval recognition
- Chord and rhythm practice
- Music notation learning
- Classroom competition features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theta Player Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theta-music-trainer/id791698217/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Could be the best ear trainer available but needs an update

*2025-10-29, version 3.0.11*

The range of games you can play are the best around but it’s not been developed for a long time. It doesn’t track your progress so each time you go to a game you have to remember which level you did last. The sounds are also quite low quality which makes it harder to differentiate between tones.

### 1/5 — Cannot use it

*2024-04-12, version 3.0.9*

When I try to create an account, I am greeted with a message stating that email is already in use. There is no saved password for this in my iCloud. There is no provision to reset the password or contact anyone for help. I have never received any emails related to this app so I don’t understand what is happening! There is literally no available way to fix the issue! This app is useless to me if I cannot use my email.

### 4/5 — Subscription

*2024-01-04, version 3.0.9*

I wish you offered an annual subscription option. I hate monthly payments.

### 5/5 — Best Music Training App

*2022-04-12, version 2.4.45*

Hands down the best app for training. The games are like video games for music theory.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-11-12, version 2.4.45*

Great way to practice your ear 
Not only for beginners which is a great plus !!
Web site works like a charm very curious to try the apps !! 

Having option to buy the software instead to pay per month would be great ! Kind of tired of pay per month business model -_-

### 1/5 — It’s ok but the games are too hard

*2020-07-26, version 2.4.39*

This app does help sharpen your musical ear but the games are too hard. I can’t get past pitch compare level 19 or tonic finder level 11. Not worth the money.

### 5/5 — Проблемы с платным доступом

*2020-05-31, version 2.4.39*

Пользовался приложением несколько лет назад, все очень нравилось. Решил возобновить подписку. В итоге деньги списали с карты, а доступ по прежнему только к первым трём уровням в каждой игре. Написал в поддержку-ответа нет. Очень жаль, потому что из всех приложений для развития музыкального слуха, которые я использовал, это было самым интересным и полезным.

### 3/5 — With more work this app will be a must for the classroom!

*2020-05-14, version 2.4.39*

We used the full subscription version with all our lower school students last year. Great concept but there are some serious issues with glitches throughout different games. I would love to see them devout more time to managing and fixing these issues so we can confidently give tasks to our students without glitches. 
I would definitely renew the subscription for our school if they can fix these bugs.
Lastly, the user interface could do with a revamp, as it looks dated.
Keep up the good work, I really want this app to succeed so please address these concerns!

### 4/5 — Great music app. Video intro needed for each game.

*2020-05-03, version 2.4.39*

It’s the best music program app I could find. Could you add a short video trailer showing how to play the games for each game? My 7-year-old got frustrated when he did not know what he was supposed to do.

### 3/5 — App Stuck

*2020-02-17, version 2.4.39*

When I resume the first scales course I just get a blank screen and nothing loads. Can’t progress.

## Frequently asked questions about Theta Music Trainer

### What does Theta Music Trainer do?

Theta Music Trainer provides a comprehensive set of courses and games designed to enhance your musicianship and deepen your understanding of music. It covers various aspects of music theory and ear training, helping you to play and sing with greater skill and confidence.

### What are the key features of Theta Music Trainer?

The app includes 12 courses and 50 games focusing on sound, pitch, scales, intervals, melody, chords, progressions, rhythm, and notation. It offers interactive games that provide immediate feedback, making learning engaging and effective for both students and teachers.

### Is Theta Music Trainer free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or features. This allows users to explore the core functionalities for free while having the option to unlock more advanced training modules.

### Who is Theta Music Trainer for?

This app is ideal for musicians who want to improve their ear training and music theory knowledge, as well as for music teachers who can utilize it in classrooms or studios to introduce concepts, replace drills, assign homework, and hold competitions.

### How can music teachers use Theta Music Trainer?

Teachers can use the app to introduce new concepts through engaging games, replace tedious drills with interactive exercises, assign games for homework to assess student abilities, and even hold classroom competitions to motivate students.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.11 — 2025-03-23

Fixed crash that occurred in iOS 18 on subscription page.

### 3.0.10 — 2024-04-15

(iOS only) Fixed problem where games would sometimes not load after returning to app after unlocking the device.

### 3.0.9 — 2023-12-26

Save vocal range setting correctly from within games, various small updates across many games, updated purchase API.

### 3.0.8 — 2023-03-28

Minor fixes to some games. Using 'rank' instead of 'belt' for progress grades.

### 3.0.6 — 2023-02-22

Minor improvements to Vocal Match, Dango Bros, NTones games. Portrait or landscape orientation for game can now be selected.

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