# ScoreSkills vs Noteology

ScoreSkills and Noteology both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Noteology's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScoreSkills's. ScoreSkills's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreSkills sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Noteology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 Noteology. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 2K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Noteology's.

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, Noteology weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreSkills | Noteology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteology-learn-music-notes/id6744126102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compoze Music Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/963581962) | [Noteology LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806204047) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 | $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


### Noteology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteology-learn-music-notes/id6744126102)

This app uses advanced memory techniques and engaging games to help users quickly learn to read and play musical notes on the piano. It transforms the learning process with vivid stories and interactive exercises, making music education accessible and fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Memory story-based learning, Interactive piano games, Learn treble and bass notes, Master 29 notes, Progressive learning steps, No flashcards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock for 1 year (non-renewing) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

### Is Noteology free?

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

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

Noteology is rated higher. ScoreSkills averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Noteology averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do ScoreSkills or Noteology have ads?

Both ScoreSkills and Noteology show ads.

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

ScoreSkills ships an update fortnightly, and Noteology weekly. Most recently, ScoreSkills was updated on November 2, 2026 and Noteology on November 4, 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.*