Comparison

Notes Game vs Notaforte

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

Head to head
About

Notes Game

This app helps users practice reading musical notes in a fun and interactive way. It offers two modes: a relaxed practice mode and a timed challenge mode. Users can customize clefs, sharps/flats, and note naming conventions.

Highlights
  • Playful note reading practice
  • Two game modes: Practice and Play
  • Customizable clefs (G, F, C)
  • Sharps, flats, or both options
  • Traditional or modern note names
  • Progress tracking and reports (full version)
Features
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With Reading Notes you will able to work on reading notes in a playful way, configuring the possibilities: clef, sharps/flats, name... You can play two modes: -Practice: In this mode, you can train to read the note that appears dedicating all the time you need. -Play: In this mode you will have to read the note as it comes out on the screen before it reaches the clef. You will have to be quick and when you rack up hits, faster will be the note speed. You can choose the clef that you want to practice: G, F or C. Also, you can decide if you want to practice flats, sharps or both. And if you want, you can choose use the traditional name or modern name of the notes. In full version one email can be registered per user, but each user can have any number of groups and aliases. In this way, students can use aliases supervised by a teacher. Registration allows you to save the results and to receive a results report for each of the groups and aliases by email to the user, in this way you can follow-up and analize the evolution of each one.

About

Notaforte

This app helps you learn to read music notes quickly and easily through an intuitive and fun experience. It uses a unique visual approach and interactive exercises to build your sight-reading skills, making music reading second nature.

Highlights
  • Illustrated, animated lessons
  • Visual training methods
  • Gradual acquisition of reading reflexes
  • 100+ chapters covering main clefs
  • 6 unlimited training modes
  • Customizable exercise sessions
  • Instant feedback
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Learn to read notes quickly and easily with Notaforte, the app that turns music reading into an intuitive and fun experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner, looking to strengthen your note reading skills, or returning to your instrument after a break, Notaforte guides you step by step until sight-reading becomes second nature. Enjoy a unique method that combines an innovative visual approach with varied interactive exercises, for motivating and effective learning. FINALLY UNDERSTAND & MASTER MUSIC READING - Illustrated, animated lessons that clearly explain essential concepts - Visual training methods based on landmark notes and intervals for intuitive and lasting assimilation - Develop a natural spatial memory of the staff BUILD YOUR SIGHT-READING SKILLS - Gradual acquisition of automatic reading reflexes - Cognitive strategies for quick note identification - Mnemonics, recurring patterns, and deductive logic - Smooth navigation on the staff thanks to anchor points STRUCTURED PRACTICE - 100+ chapters covering the main clefs: Treble, Bass, Treble & Bass combined, C clefs - 6 unlimited training modes for varied and stimulating practice - 19 high-quality instrument sounds to refine your ear - Distraction-free, safe environment: no ads, no interruptions — ideal for all ages, including family use PERSONALIZED LEARNING - Customizable exercise sessions - Adjustable settings to fit your goals - Instant feedback to correct and improve your performance - Play on the app’s virtual keyboards, use your own instrument, or sing - Learn with your preferred note system: A B C or Do Re Mi - Suitable for all musicians: pianists, singers, violinists, flutists… and more! Like learning a new language, Notaforte guides you step by step towards fluent, natural, and instant music reading. This proven approach combines spatial awareness, visual memory, and interactive practice with immersive sound for lasting results. Notaforte is the ideal app to master reading music notes and to sight-read your sheet music with ease, no matter your level or instrument. Download now and discover the joy of learning to read music! Perfect for: - Beginners wanting to understand the basics of note reading - Musicians aiming to improve their music reading and sight-reading - Students seeking a complement to their lessons - Teachers looking for new educational tools Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes Game4 screens
Notaforte4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notaforte at 89% against Notes Game's 0%. Notaforte also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Notes Game's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Notes Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notaforte sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Game ships an update every 2 months, Notaforte monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes Game versus Notaforte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes GameNotaforte
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (495 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCesar HerrerosBravenbird

Customer experience

Notes Game

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Notaforte

All ratings495 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes Game

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99
3 purchases

Notaforte

Subscriptions2
  • 3-Month Subscription$17.993 Months
  • 12-Month Subscription$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$74.99

Questions

Is Notes Game free?
Notes Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notaforte free?
Notaforte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes Game or Notaforte have ads?
Notes Game shows ads; Notaforte does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes Game or Notaforte?
Notes Game ships an update every 2 months, and Notaforte monthly. Most recently, Notes Game was updated on October 1, 2026 and Notaforte on October 12, 2026.

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