# EarForge vs ScoreSkills

The clearest difference is ads: EarForge at none against ScoreSkills's shown. EarForge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ScoreSkills's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 292). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScoreSkills sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for EarForge against 4.6 for ScoreSkills. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 1.9K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of EarForge's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScoreSkills's.

EarForge ships an update every 5 weeks, ScoreSkills fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarForge | ScoreSkills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earforge-learn-ear-training/id1429049063/reviews) | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patcharapon Phasukdee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156091836) | [Compoze Music Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/963581962) |

## What reviewers say

### EarForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earforge-learn-ear-training/id1429049063)

This app offers a structured ear training program designed to improve your sense of pitch and ability to recognize musical notes and chords. It features progressive lessons, personalized quizzes, and detailed progress tracking. Advanced users can create custom training sessions for specific musical elements.

**Highlights:** 30-level note recognition program, Chord identification lessons, Customizable note and chord training, Progress tracking with profile statistics, Ad-free experience (PRO), Exclusive themes (PRO)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### ScoreSkills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224)

Learn music theory, ear training, and sight-reading through fun, step-by-step games and challenges. This app helps users of all levels compose their own music and improve cognitive skills like focus and memory.

**Highlights:** Ear training exercises, Sight-reading practice, Music theory lessons, Compose your own music, Step-by-step rewarding games, Instant performance feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Engaging and gamified learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for practicing music theory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy note-writing feature
- 💡 Lack of explanations for new concepts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Note-writing feature not working properly
- Progress not saved between sessions
- Lessons not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow creating multiple user profiles
- Add more detailed music theory lessons
- Improve note-writing functionality
- Provide better feedback on mistakes
- Introduce a free version with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarForge free?

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

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EarForge or ScoreSkills?

EarForge and ScoreSkills are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 292 and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do EarForge or ScoreSkills have ads?

ScoreSkills shows ads; EarForge does not.

### Which is updated more often, EarForge or ScoreSkills?

EarForge ships an update every 5 weeks, and ScoreSkills fortnightly. Most recently, EarForge was updated on September 8, 2026 and ScoreSkills on September 24, 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.*