# Learn Saxophone vs Notaforte

The clearest difference is ads: Notaforte at none against Learn Saxophone's shown. Notaforte also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). Learn Saxophone's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Saxophone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month and Notaforte sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notaforte holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 519 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Learn Saxophone's written reviews are positive against 89% of Notaforte's.

Learn Saxophone ships an update every 6 days, Notaforte every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Saxophone | Notaforte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-saxophone-tonestro/id1447013289/reviews) | **[4.9 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notaforte-sight-reading-tutor/id6741677964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 519 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fun.music IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365630759) | [Bravenbird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794974058) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Saxophone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-saxophone-tonestro/id1447013289)

Learn to play various saxophone types with real-time feedback on rhythm and pitch. Offers a large collection of songs, exercises, and guided lessons for all skill levels, plus a built-in tuner and metronome.

**Highlights:** Real-time rhythm and pitch feedback, Integrated tuner and metronome, Large song library, Guided lessons and exercises, Fingering charts, Weekly challenges

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn SAXOPHONE - 1 Month | $17.49 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Welcome offer | $64.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play the Saxophone | $103.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $224.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for beginners
- 🚀 Helps with learning and improving skills
- 💡 Gamifies the learning process
- 👍 Provides feedback and guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent note recognition
- 🐛 Glitchy metronome
- 🐛 Inaccurate pitch detection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Microphone not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more song options and genres
- Improve note and pitch recognition accuracy
- Provide fingering charts and more guidance for beginners
- Allow users to upload their own sheet music


### Notaforte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notaforte-sight-reading-tutor/id6741677964)

This app helps you learn to read music notes quickly and easily through an intuitive and fun experience. It uses a unique visual approach and interactive exercises to build your sight-reading skills, making music reading second nature.

**Highlights:** Illustrated, animated lessons, Visual training methods, Gradual acquisition of reading reflexes, 100+ chapters covering main clefs, 6 unlimited training modes, Customizable exercise sessions, Instant feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Month Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-Month Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Saxophone free?

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

### Is Notaforte free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Saxophone or Notaforte?

Notaforte is rated higher. Learn Saxophone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Notaforte averages 4.9 from 519 ratings.

### Do Learn Saxophone or Notaforte have ads?

Learn Saxophone shows ads; Notaforte does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Saxophone or Notaforte?

Learn Saxophone ships an update every 6 days, and Notaforte every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Saxophone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Notaforte on November 8, 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.*