# Note Rush vs Note Match

The clearest difference is price: Note Match at Free against Note Rush's $8.99. Note Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Note Rush's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Note Match is free to download; Note Rush costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Note Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Rush has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Note Rush's written reviews are positive against 100% of Note Match's.

Note Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, Note Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Rush | Note Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-rush-music-reading-game/id1083801827/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-match/id1384305202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 279 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Grayston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083801826) | [CAN SENER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023097988) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-rush-music-reading-game/id1083801827)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Music, #124 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps users improve their music note reading speed and accuracy by listening to them play notes on their instrument. It offers customizable levels, fun themes, and a unique landmark-based learning system for effective practice.

**Highlights:** Interactive note identification, Real instrument feedback, Customizable note sets, Preset and custom levels, Landmark-based learning system, Fun and traditional themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and helpful for learning notes
- 🎓 Improves note reading skills
- 🎨 Engaging themes and visuals
- 🎹 Works with various instruments
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note recognition issues, especially with certain notes
- ⏱️ Timed sessions too short
- 🔊 Needs louder volume to be recognized
- 🔒 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes occasionally
- Note recognition fails even with correct input
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add key signatures and accidentals
- Increase number of customizable note sets
- Include more ledger lines
- Add option to disable time penalties
- Allow saving of individual student profiles


### Note Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-match/id1384305202)

Learn and memorize music notes through an engaging matching game. Identify notes by name, sound, position on the clef, and color. Designed for fun and effective musical education.

**Highlights:** Memorize music notes, Matching game format, Learn note names, Identify note sounds, Understand clef placement, Associate notes with colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Rush free?

Note Rush costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Match free?

Note Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Rush or Note Match?

Note Match is rated higher. Note Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Note Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note Rush or Note Match have ads?

Neither Note Rush nor Note Match shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Rush or Note Match?

Note Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, and Note Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Note Rush was updated on October 19, 2026 and Note Match on October 4, 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.*