Comparison

Classed Up vs Soft Synced

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classed Up

Features
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Classed Up is an all-in-one music theory and training app for students, parents, and music teachers. Practice music theory, improve note reading, train chords at the piano, check pitch accuracy, and use essential practice tools like a tuner, metronome, and drone tone — all in one app. Classed Up is designed to support regular music lessons, home practice, exam preparation, and daily review. Music theory topics include: • Notes and keys • Key signatures • Intervals • Chords • Scales • Rhythm and meter • Musical terms and signs Interactive music practice tools: • Pitch Map: Gives you a visual overview of your intonation as you play. Pitch Map detects each note and highlights it on a note map, using colour to show whether your pitch is sharp, flat, or in tune. • Pitch Monitor: Helps you visualize your intonation as you play. Pitch Monitor tracks each note and displays your pitch on a real-time graph, making it easy to see whether you are playing sharp, flat, or in tune. • Score Me: Improve intonation by playing a passage and receiving feedback on pitch accuracy. Students play a line of music, and Classed Up analyzes the accuracy of the notes played. • Note Play: Build note-reading confidence at the piano. A note is shown on the staff, and the student plays the matching key on their piano. Choose which notes, sharps, and flats to include. • Chord Trainer: Practice chord recognition and piano chord fluency. A chord is displayed, and the student plays the chord on their piano. Customize the exercise by choosing chord qualities and inversions. • Drone Tone: Play sustained reference tones for intonation practice, ear training, and warm-ups. • Metronome: Choose a speed, follow the beat, and use the clear English tempo description to better understand the feel of the music. • Tuner: Check pitch quickly with a simple tuner. Classed Up also includes downloadable music theory practice material based on current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and Faber piano theory programs. Great for: • Piano students learning music theory • Students preparing for RCM or Faber-based theory work • Teachers assigning extra practice • Parents helping children review between lessons • Musicians who want quick, focused practice tools Whether you are reviewing theory, learning piano keys, practicing chords, improving intonation, or preparing for an exam, Classed Up gives students a focused and interactive way to build stronger music skills.

About

Soft Synced

Learn music production with structured, step-by-step lessons that build understanding. Apply what you learn immediately with hands-on exercises. Start with free content and unlock the full system with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Structured lesson progression
  • Hands-on application
  • Free introductory course
  • Deeper web guides
  • Physical and digital workbook
  • One-time purchase
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Soft Synced is a music production learning app. Start with free episodes, one idea each, specific enough to use in your next session. New episodes added regularly. The Core Track goes deeper. Three sequential modules that build on each other, from first principles through to a complete beat. Every lesson moves into application. You don't just watch. Companion web guides and a physical workbook go alongside the app. Start free. No account required. Unlock the full Core Track with a one-time purchase. No subscription.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soft Synced at weekly against Classed Up's fortnightly. Soft Synced also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Classed Up sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Soft Synced sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classed Up ships an update fortnightly, Soft Synced weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classed Up versus Soft Synced: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassed UpSoft Synced
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperObject7 Technology Inc.Soft Synced LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Classed Up

One-time3
  • RCM Theory - Level 3$9.99
  • RCM Theory - Level 4$9.99
  • RCM Theory - Level 5$9.99
1 purchases

Soft Synced

One-time1
  • SoftSynced Membership$99.99

Questions

Is Classed Up free?
Classed Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soft Synced free?
Soft Synced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classed Up or Soft Synced have ads?
Neither Classed Up nor Soft Synced shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classed Up or Soft Synced?
Classed Up ships an update fortnightly, and Soft Synced weekly. Most recently, Classed Up was updated on November 11, 2026 and Soft Synced on October 30, 2026.

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