# Note Quest vs Caternome

The clearest difference is price: Note Quest at Free against Caternome's $0.99. Note Quest also leads on ratings volume (624 vs 1). Caternome's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Note Quest is free to download; Caternome costs $0.99 up front. Note Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Caternome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caternome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Quest has 624 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Quest | Caternome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caternome/id6744904052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 286 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) | [Laura Gabrielson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625473126) |

## 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


### Caternome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caternome/id6744904052)

This app offers a unique metronome experience with a visual caterpillar that moves to the rhythm. Customize tempo, division types, and beat division levels to suit your practice needs.

**Highlights:** Visual caterpillar animation, Customizable tempo, Duple or triple division types, Adjustable beat division levels, Pulse, division, and subdivision visualization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Quest free?

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

### Is Caternome free?

Caternome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Caternome is rated higher. Note Quest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Caternome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note Quest or Caternome have ads?

Neither Note Quest nor Caternome shows ads.

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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.*