# EarForge vs Flat or Sharp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flat or Sharp at 100% against EarForge's 63%. Flat or Sharp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). EarForge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 65 months) and ratings volume (292 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Flat or Sharp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat or Sharp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarForge has 292 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of EarForge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flat or Sharp's.

EarForge ships an update every 5 weeks, Flat or Sharp every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarForge | Flat or Sharp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earforge-learn-ear-training/id1429049063/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-or-sharp/id1522100449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 65 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patcharapon Phasukdee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156091836) | [Euphorophonics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464810513) |

## 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 |


### Flat or Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-or-sharp/id1522100449)

This app helps you improve your musical ear by training you to identify flat or sharp intonation in musical intervals. It offers customizable difficulty levels, various interval types, and detailed progress tracking to guide your learning journey.

**Highlights:** Identify flat/sharp intonation, All musical intervals included, Customizable difficulty levels, Melodic and harmonic intervals, Progress tracking and streaks, Practice suggestions and tips

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat or Sharp Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Flat or Sharp Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Both Interval Directions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Duration Options | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Accuracy Options | $2.99 | one-time |
| BUNDLE - All Premium Options | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarForge free?

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

### Is Flat or Sharp free?

Flat or Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EarForge or Flat or Sharp?

Flat or Sharp is rated higher. EarForge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Flat or Sharp averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do EarForge or Flat or Sharp have ads?

Neither EarForge nor Flat or Sharp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarForge or Flat or Sharp?

EarForge ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flat or Sharp every 65 months. Most recently, EarForge was updated on October 8, 2026 and Flat or Sharp on October 2, 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.*