# Note Quest vs Note Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note Match at 100% against Note Quest's 52%. Note Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Note Quest's advantage is ratings volume (620 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Note Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Quest has 620 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Note Quest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Note Match's.

Note Quest ships an update every 3 months, Note Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Quest | Note Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-match/id1384305202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 286 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) | [CAN SENER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023097988) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Quest free?

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

### Is Note Match free?

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

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

Note Match is rated higher. Note Quest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Note Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Note Quest nor Note Match shows ads.

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

Note Quest ships an update every 3 months, and Note Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Note Quest was updated on October 22, 2026 and Note Match on October 21, 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.*