# Notes Teacher vs Trala

Notes Teacher and Trala both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Notes Teacher's written reviews are positive against 51% of Trala's. Notes Teacher also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Teacher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trala sells 11 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 — 4.8 for Notes Teacher against 4.7 for Trala. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Notes Teacher's written reviews are positive against 51% of Trala's.

Notes Teacher ships an update every 3 weeks, Trala every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Teacher | Trala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-teacher/id1126546872/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trala-learn-violin/id1143205265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yannis RICHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126546871) | [Learnfield GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160191689) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Teacher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-teacher/id1126546872)

Master reading sheet music with interactive lessons and personalized practice sessions. This app guides you from basic notes to advanced comprehension, adapting exercises to your specific learning needs.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step lessons, Customizable practice modes, Bass and treble clef practice, Targeted weakness identification, Progress statistics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Teacher Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning notes
- 🚀 Efficient for note practice
- 🚀 Great for beginners
- 🚀 Straightforward and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Timer too fast for some users
- 🎛️ Microphone recognition issues
- 🎹 Doesn't work well with all instruments
- 🔍 Inaccurate scoring/feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with certain devices/instruments
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more note types (flats, sharps)
- Include songs/melodies for practice
- Allow adjustable timer or no timer mode
- Provide more detailed performance feedback
- Add student progress tracking features


### Trala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trala-learn-violin/id1143205265)

Learn violin with instant feedback on pitch and rhythm using cutting-edge technology. Access a vast library of songs and lessons taught by world-class violinists, from classical to rock.

**Highlights:** Instant pitch and rhythm feedback, Curriculum by concertmasters and rockstars, Built-in violin tuner, Interactive sheet music library, 500+ songs from various genres, Lessons from Grammy-winning violinists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Only | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| App Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| App + 1 lesson per month | $39.99 | per month |
| App + 2 lessons per month | $79.99 | per month |
| App Only | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| App + 4 lessons per month | $159.99 | per month |
| App + 4 hour lessons per month | $279.99 | per month |
| 1 Trial Lesson | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎓 Helpful lessons and instructions
- 🎨 Engaging and interactive
- 🎻 Useful for beginners and experienced players
- 🎯 Accurate pitch detection and feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free access
- 🕰️ Lessons progress too quickly
- 🎼 Sheet music and notation issues
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress resetting after updates
- Inability to continue past certain lessons or sections
- Inaccurate pitch detection and feedback
- App crashes and freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust tempo and speed of lessons
- More options for practicing with sheet music
- Inclusion of popular and well-known songs
- Integration with other music learning apps or platforms
- Customizable practice modes and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Teacher free?

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

### Is Trala free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes Teacher or Trala?

Notes Teacher is rated higher. Notes Teacher averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Trala averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Notes Teacher or Trala have ads?

Neither Notes Teacher nor Trala shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes Teacher or Trala?

Notes Teacher ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trala every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notes Teacher was updated on October 20, 2026 and Trala on October 18, 2026.

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