# String Quartet SightRead Tutor vs Note Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Note Quest at 4.5 against String Quartet SightRead Tutor's 3.0. Note Quest also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 15). String Quartet SightRead Tutor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Quartet SightRead Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Note Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Quest has 620 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of String Quartet SightRead Tutor's written reviews are positive against 52% of Note Quest's.

String Quartet SightRead Tutor ships an update monthly, Note Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Quartet SightRead Tutor | Note Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-quartet-sightread-tutor/id1078421949/reviews) | **[4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Dupleix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078421948) | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) |

## What reviewers say

### String Quartet SightRead Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-quartet-sightread-tutor/id1078421949)

Learn note placement on string instruments with interactive exercises. Practice sight-reading, ear training, and tuning using your device or real instrument. Supports violin, viola, cello, and double bass with customizable practice modes.

**Highlights:** Instrument fingerboard note placement, Sight-reading practice, Live instrument recognition, Integrated chromatic tuner, Multiple quiz and practice modes, Customizable practice options, Support for 7 notation systems

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Note Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393)

This app helps you learn to read sheet music faster through interactive games and exercises. It offers timed drills for note recognition and interval practice, along with curated sight-reading exercises for various skill levels. Connect a MIDI keyboard or use the virtual piano for practice.

**Highlights:** Timed note recognition drills, Interval training, Leveled sight-reading exercises, Real and virtual piano options, MIDI keyboard support, Chord symbol reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteFit: Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| NoteFit: SixMonth Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Sight Reading: Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Note Game Drills | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helpful for improving sight reading
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 💡 Customizable practice options
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent note recognition
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 🤔 Frustrating user experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting answers
- Inability to return to tutorial
- Microphone not picking up piano sounds

**Requested features**

- More timer options
- Expanded note/interval range
- Ability to disable distractions
- Improved MIDI support
- Feedback on incorrect notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Quartet SightRead Tutor free?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Note Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Note Quest?

Note Quest is rated higher. String Quartet SightRead Tutor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Note Quest averages 4.5 from 620 ratings.

### Do String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Note Quest have ads?

Neither String Quartet SightRead Tutor nor Note Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Note Quest?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor ships an update monthly, and Note Quest every 3 months. Most recently, String Quartet SightRead Tutor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Note Quest on October 22, 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.*