# Note Quest vs Notes Master

The clearest difference is ads: Note Quest at none against Notes Master's shown. Notes Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Notes Master sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Quest ships an update every 3 months, Notes Master every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Quest | Notes Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **610** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 286 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) | [SENSOR NOTES JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578811305) |

## 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


### Notes Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-master/id1661057182)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1200 Diamond | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 16500 Diamond | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Quest free?

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

### Is Notes Master free?

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

### Do Note Quest or Notes Master have ads?

Notes Master shows ads; Note Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Quest or Notes Master?

Note Quest ships an update every 3 months, and Notes Master every 2 days. Most recently, Note Quest was updated on September 26, 2026 and Notes Master on September 23, 2026.

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