# Teach Note vs Notelet

The clearest difference is ads: Notelet at none against Teach Note's shown. Notelet also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Teach Note's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teach Note sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Notelet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notelet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teach Note has 196 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Teach Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notelet's.

Teach Note ships an update every 5 weeks, Notelet every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teach Note | Notelet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-note-sight-reading/id1303295012/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelet-sight-reading/id6772234839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [馨雅 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772013484) |

## What reviewers say

### Teach Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-note-sight-reading/id1303295012)

Enhance your musical abilities with this app designed to improve staff notation reading and music theory knowledge. It offers structured courses, extensive practice exercises, and helpful tools to boost your sight-reading speed and understanding of musical concepts.

**Highlights:** 30+ sight-reading and music theory courses, 400+ sight-reading exercises, Intelligent error-correction practice, Multiple practice modes (built-in piano, MIDI/Bluetooth), Support for multiple clefs, Includes common musical tools (metronome, chord lookup)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $22.99 | per year |
| 高级识谱训练包2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 初级识谱训练包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 练耳训练包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 音符识谱训练包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 高级识谱训练包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 去除广告 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface, easy to learn
- 📚 Comprehensive and well-structured curriculum
- 🎯 Effective for beginners and self-learners
- ✅ Clear and simple explanations
- 🔄 Unlimited practice exercises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💵 Paywall for premium content
- 🔊 Video tutorials lack audio on some devices
- 📺 Limited free content before requiring subscription
- 🎯 Requires 5-star review to unlock some features
- 📱 Occasional app crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing membership/subscription features
- Video tutorials have no sound on iPad
- Bluetooth MIDI connection not working despite pairing
- VIP recovery/restore purchase causes crashes
- App crashes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- More free practice content
- Ad-supported free tier alternative
- Wider keyboard interface
- Bluetooth MIDI connectivity improvements
- Additional features and functionality


### Notelet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelet-sight-reading/id6772234839)

This app helps piano learners improve their ability to recognize musical notes on a staff. It offers focused daily practice sessions to build muscle memory and confidence in reading sheet music. Track your progress and unlock achievements as you develop a consistent practice habit.

**Highlights:** Practice recognizing music notes on the staff, Set daily practice goals, Build consistent sight-reading habits, Unlock achievement stamps, Track learning progress

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notelet Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teach Note free?

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

### Is Notelet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Teach Note or Notelet?

Notelet is rated higher. Teach Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Notelet averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Teach Note or Notelet have ads?

Teach Note shows ads; Notelet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Teach Note or Notelet?

Teach Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notelet every 4 days. Most recently, Teach Note was updated on September 28, 2026 and Notelet on September 26, 2026.

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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.*