# Ear Training Master vs 音壳

The clearest difference is rating: 音壳 at 5.0 against Ear Training Master's 4.7. 音壳 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ear Training Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 音壳 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

音壳 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 96% positive.

Ear Training Master ships an update every 3 weeks, 音壳 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ear Training Master | 音壳 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-training-master/id1062134684/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1209335292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [韧 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048838961) | [鑫 孟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264513934) |

## What reviewers say

### Ear Training Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-training-master/id1062134684)

Develop essential musical skills with comprehensive ear training and sight-singing modules. Practice pitch recognition, chord identification, rhythm, and melody transcription with interactive tools and real-time feedback. Designed for musicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced students.

**Highlights:** Single pitch recognition, Chord identification, Rhythm training with multiple time signatures, Sight singing modules, Virtual piano interface, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ear Training Master Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Ear Training Master Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| VIP Forever | $34.99 | one-time |


### 音壳

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1209335292)

Master music theory, sight-singing, and ear training with comprehensive exercises. This app helps beginners and advanced learners improve their music reading, pitch accuracy, and understanding of intervals, chords, and rhythms. It offers customizable practice and a supportive community for musical growth.

**Highlights:** Music theory lessons and exercises, Sight-singing pitch evaluation, Interval, chord, and scale ear training, Rhythm and melody practice, Customizable practice modes, Pure, realistic instrument sounds, Q&A and community forum

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8乐点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18乐点 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40乐点 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1个月 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 108乐点 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 3个月音壳VIP会员 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 12个月 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 12个月艺考VIP会员 | $449.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ear Training Master free?

Ear Training Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 音壳 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ear Training Master or 音壳?

音壳 is rated higher. Ear Training Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while 音壳 averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Ear Training Master or 音壳 have ads?

Neither Ear Training Master nor 音壳 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ear Training Master or 音壳?

Ear Training Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and 音壳 fortnightly. Most recently, Ear Training Master was updated on October 12, 2026 and 音壳 on October 12, 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.*