# ChordIQ vs BatonScore

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BatonScore at none against ChordIQ's 4. BatonScore also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ChordIQ's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChordIQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BatonScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChordIQ ships an update every 11 days, BatonScore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChordIQ | BatonScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordiq-learn-music-notes/id1275024100/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **222** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Songtive](https://appshunter.io/developer/865392704) | [Nazar Danysh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602273) |

## What reviewers say

### ChordIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordiq-learn-music-notes/id1275024100)

Learn to read music notes on the staff with interactive games. Practice clefs, key signatures, chords, scales, and ear training on various instruments. Compete on global leaderboards and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Treble and bass clef note identification, Key signature recognition, Chord and scale practice, Ear training and intervals, MIDI keyboard connectivity, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Helps with reading music
- 🎵 Great for beginners
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 🏆 Fun competition/leaderboards
- 🎹 MIDI keyboard support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Lifetime membership issues
- 🚫 Dead end in note names
- 😩 Stressful for kids
- 🎛️ Option to remove sharps/flats missing
- 🚫 Ukulele features broken

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on open
- Ukulele chord guessing game incorrect
- Ukulele games show six-string fingerboard
- Ads interrupt and lock up the app
- Intervals are incorrect, sometimes playing unselectable intervals

**Requested features**

- Option to remove sharps and flats
- Ability to switch back from note name to piano keys
- More advanced learning courses
- Option to replay sound
- Ability to skip questions


### BatonScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batonscore/id1532602271)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChordIQ free?

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

### Is BatonScore free?

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

### Do ChordIQ or BatonScore have ads?

Neither ChordIQ nor BatonScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChordIQ or BatonScore?

ChordIQ ships an update every 11 days, and BatonScore every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChordIQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and BatonScore on October 11, 2026.

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