# ScoreSkills vs Rhythm Learning

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm Learning at none against ScoreSkills's shown. Rhythm Learning also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 60%). ScoreSkills's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 326) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreSkills sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Rhythm Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 ScoreSkills against 4.7 for Rhythm Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 2K ratings behind it against 326, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of ScoreSkills's written reviews are positive against 75% of Rhythm Learning's.

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, Rhythm Learning every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreSkills | Rhythm Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews) | **[4.7 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-learning/id1516415316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compoze Music Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/963581962) | [Jumpei Adachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516414955) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Rhythm Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-learning/id1516415316)

Practice reading musical rhythms from sheet music. This application provides a tool for musicians to hone their sight-reading skills with various rhythmic patterns.

**Highlights:** Practice reading rhythms, Sheet music integration, Rhythmic pattern exercises

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎵 Effective for rhythm training
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎶 Helpful for music learners
- 🚀 Fast and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app, not free
- ✋ Strict judgment/timing
- 📱 Small tap targets
- 🔇 No sound after purchase
- ❓ Unclear initial operation

**Reported bugs**

- No sound after purchasing paid version
- Cannot return after score display
- App freezes/becomes unresponsive
- Cannot play after Level 3 in 4/4 time
- Click sound doesn't start from beat 1

**Requested features**

- Add sextuplets and 32nd notes
- Simultaneous LH/RH polyrhythms
- Tap length judgment
- Audio delay adjustment
- MIDI support for piano connection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

### Is Rhythm Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScoreSkills or Rhythm Learning?

Rhythm Learning is rated higher. ScoreSkills averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Rhythm Learning averages 4.7 from 326 ratings.

### Do ScoreSkills or Rhythm Learning have ads?

ScoreSkills shows ads; Rhythm Learning does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScoreSkills or Rhythm Learning?

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, and Rhythm Learning every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScoreSkills was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rhythm Learning on October 27, 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.*