# Solfeggio vs Ear training

Solfeggio and Ear training both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Solfeggio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ear training's. Solfeggio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Ear training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (244 vs 19). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solfeggio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ear training asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Solfeggio against 4.5 for Ear training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ear training has 244 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Solfeggio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ear training's.

Solfeggio ships an update every 2 months, Ear training every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solfeggio | Ear training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solfeggio/id1009678914/reviews) | **[4.5 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-training-notes-and-chords/id1578165399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 67 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/754421888) | [Alexey Ovod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545142178) |

## What reviewers say

### Solfeggio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solfeggio/id1009678914)

This professional music training app offers ear and vocal exercises. Practice pitch, intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, and melody. Track your progress with recorded scores and set practice reminders.

**Highlights:** Ear training exercises, Vocal exercises, Pitch, interval, chord, scale, rhythm, melodic practice, Practice recording and scoring, Customizable practice reminders, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Interval Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chord Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scale Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rhythm Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Melodic Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sight-Singing Basic Training Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Melodic Sight-Singing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Training Course(dis.) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Training Course | $4.99 | one-time |


### Ear training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-training-notes-and-chords/id1578165399)

Develop perfect pitch and recognize notes, chords, and melodies by ear. This app offers a series of exercises to train your aural skills, with explanations and hints to help you learn at your own pace. Improve your ability to play along with songs or guess melodies.

**Highlights:** Develop perfect pitch, Recognize notes and chords, Identify intervals and chord progressions, Learn major and minor scales, Instrument-specific practice, Hint function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solfeggio free?

Solfeggio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ear training free?

Ear training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solfeggio or Ear training?

Ear training is rated higher. Solfeggio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ear training averages 4.5 from 244 ratings.

### Do Solfeggio or Ear training have ads?

Ear training shows ads; Solfeggio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solfeggio or Ear training?

Solfeggio ships an update every 2 months, and Ear training every 8 months. Most recently, Solfeggio was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ear training on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*