# ScoreSkills vs Rhythm Training

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm Training at none against ScoreSkills's shown. Rhythm Training also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). ScoreSkills's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 50) 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 Training 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 4.5 for Rhythm Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 2K ratings behind it against 50, 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 71% of Rhythm Training's.

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, Rhythm Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreSkills | Rhythm Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews)** | [4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-training/id1613734367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 148 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) | [子潇 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819906775) |

## 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 Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-training/id1613734367)

This app provides a professional platform for practicing musical rhythms through dictation, sight-reading, and notation. It offers customizable generation settings and multiple practice modes to suit various skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

**Highlights:** Rhythm dictation practice, Rhythm sight-reading, Notation and playback, Random rhythm score generation, Customizable generation settings, Multiple practice modes (Reading, Notation, Dictation, Stage, Exam)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

### Is Rhythm Training free?

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

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

ScoreSkills is rated higher. ScoreSkills averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Rhythm Training averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do ScoreSkills or Rhythm Training have ads?

ScoreSkills shows ads; Rhythm Training does not.

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

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, and Rhythm Training every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScoreSkills was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rhythm Training on October 30, 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.*