Comparison

Rhythm Cat 2 vs Note Climb

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm Cat 2

Master music rhythm reading with this engaging game. Progress through challenging levels and play along to a variety of songs, from originals to classical pieces. Developed with musicians and educators, it's a fun way to improve your musical notation skills for any instrument.

Highlights
  • 60 progressive difficulty levels
  • 30 original and classical songs
  • Game-like interface
  • Learn common musical rhythms
  • Improve reading skills for all instruments
Features
Currently charting
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Learn how to read music rhythms with Rhythm Cat 2 - a fun app that follows on from where the popular first one left off - with more rhythms and new music to play along to. As well as being entertaining, Rhythm Cat 2 will teach you how to read and recognize the most commonly used rhythms found in traditional music notation. A helpful tool for improving reading skills that can be applied to all instruments. The app features: - 60 levels that get progressively more challenging. - 30 songs that mix originals and classics from Bach to Chopin - matched for each level of difficulty. - Simple, easy to use interface, presented in a game like format. This app has been developed in collaboration with professional musicians and educators. Although no prior knowledge of music is required, if you are a beginner you may wish to review Rhythm Cat Lite or Rhythm Cat Pro first to familiarize yourself with some of the more basic rhythms. If you have any questions or feedback please go to melodycats.com to get in touch. We hope you enjoy playing.

About

Note Climb

This game transforms music note learning into an exciting head-to-head race. Compete against a friend or AI to identify notes on the musical staff, with correct answers boosting your climb and incorrect ones causing a slide. It offers customizable practice and engaging visual themes.

Highlights
  • 2-player real-time racing gameplay
  • Customizable note practice
  • Multiple visual themes
  • English and Fixed Do solfège support
  • Grand Staff or Single Staff options
  • Treble, bass, alto, tenor clef support
  • Targeted note range selection
Features
Currently charting
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Ditch the boring flashcards and turn note-reading into a thrilling head-to-head race! Whether you’re a music student, a teacher looking for a fun classroom tool, or a parent wanting to help your child master music theory, this 2-player game makes learning note names on the musical staff addictive and fun. Grab a friend or classmate and race to the top of the rope! Every note you get right climbs you higher, but a wrong answer will send you sliding down. It’s a fast-paced, high-stakes way to build lightning-fast note recognition. Don't have a second player handy? Challenge our computer opponent anytime, anywhere. Why You’ll Love It: > Active 2-Player Gameplay: Compete side-by-side in real-time. The perfect alternative to tedious music flashcards. > Fully Customizable Practice: Focus exactly on the notes you need to learn. No wasted time on concepts you’ve already mastered. > Beautiful Visual Themes: Keep practice feeling fresh! Switch between ongoing sports, music, and chess themes, or enjoy a new seasonal theme every 3–5 weeks. > Flexible Note Systems: Supports both English (C, D, E...) and Fixed Do (Do, Re, Mi...) solfège naming conventions. Tailor Your Learning. Before you race, easily customize your game board to match your current music lessons: > Staff Selection: Toggle between a Grand Staff or Single Staff instantly. > Clef Switching: Play with your choice of treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Tap a clef mark to easily switch between selected clefs. > Targeted Note Ranges: Tap individual notes to add or remove them from the game, or swipe up and down to select an entire range of notes in seconds. Ready to conquer the musical staff? Download now and see who can climb to the top first! Art & Design Note: Note Climb features original game design and gameplay mechanics. Background assets and visual themes are created by the developer with the assistance of AI generative art tools, then hand-finished for a cohesive style.

Screenshots

Rhythm Cat 24 screens
Note Climb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Note Climb at 5.0 against Rhythm Cat 2's 4.5. Note Climb also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). Rhythm Cat 2's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Rhythm Cat 2 costs $7.99 and Note Climb $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Note Climb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Cat 2 has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Rhythm Cat 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Note Climb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Cat 2 ships an update every 20 months, Note Climb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rhythm Cat 2 versus Note Climb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm Cat 2Note Climb
Price$7.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#80#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames UhartLaura Gabrielson

Customer experience

Rhythm Cat 2

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

Note Climb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm Cat 2

No in-app purchases

None

Note Climb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Cat 2 free?
Rhythm Cat 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note Climb free?
Note Climb costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Cat 2 or Note Climb?
Note Climb is rated higher. Rhythm Cat 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Note Climb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rhythm Cat 2 or Note Climb have ads?
Neither Rhythm Cat 2 nor Note Climb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Cat 2 or Note Climb?
Rhythm Cat 2 ships an update every 20 months, and Note Climb every 2 months. Most recently, Rhythm Cat 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Note Climb on September 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rhythm Cat 2 or Note Climb?
Rhythm Cat 2 currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Note Climb at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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