# Ear Training Master vs ScoreSkills

Ear Training Master and ScoreSkills both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Ear Training Master's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScoreSkills's. Ear Training Master also leads on ads (none vs shown). ScoreSkills's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 ScoreSkills sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ear Training Master against 4.6 for ScoreSkills. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Ear Training Master's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScoreSkills's.

Ear Training Master ships an update every 3 weeks, ScoreSkills fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ear Training Master | ScoreSkills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-training-master/id1062134684/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [韧 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048838961) | [Compoze Music Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/963581962) |

## What reviewers say

### Ear Training Master

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

This app helps children develop essential music skills through interactive exercises. It focuses on listening accuracy, rhythm, singing from sheet music, and reading notes with immediate feedback and customizable practice plans.

**Highlights:** Interactive music learning challenges, Develops listening, rhythm, singing, and note reading, 19,573 progressive exercises, Customizable practice plans, Immediate feedback and progress tracking, Singing from sheet music with pitch guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**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 |


### ScoreSkills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224)

Learn music theory, ear training, and sight-reading through fun, step-by-step games and challenges. This app helps users of all levels compose their own music and improve cognitive skills like focus and memory.

**Highlights:** Ear training exercises, Sight-reading practice, Music theory lessons, Compose your own music, Step-by-step rewarding games, Instant performance feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Engaging and gamified learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for practicing music theory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy note-writing feature
- 💡 Lack of explanations for new concepts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Note-writing feature not working properly
- Progress not saved between sessions
- Lessons not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow creating multiple user profiles
- Add more detailed music theory lessons
- Improve note-writing functionality
- Provide better feedback on mistakes
- Introduce a free version with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ear Training Master free?

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

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

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

Ear Training Master is rated higher. Ear Training Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ScoreSkills averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

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

ScoreSkills shows ads; Ear Training Master does not.

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

Ear Training Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScoreSkills fortnightly. Most recently, Ear Training Master was updated on November 9, 2026 and ScoreSkills on November 2, 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.*