# DictionBuddy vs Sight Singing Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: DictionBuddy at free with in-app purchases against Sight Singing Pro's subscription. DictionBuddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.6). Sight Singing Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DictionBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Sight Singing Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DictionBuddy against 4.8 for Sight Singing Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sight Singing Pro has 189 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DictionBuddy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Sight Singing Pro's.

DictionBuddy ships an update every 3 months, Sight Singing Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DictionBuddy | Sight Singing Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionbuddy/id1464882253/reviews)** | [4.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-singing-pro-solfege/id1631774557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DictionBuddy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464882252) | [Deeryard LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/966765345) |

## What reviewers say

### DictionBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionbuddy/id1464882253)

This app provides opera singers with an accessible and affordable way to train their diction. It features recordings by native speakers in multiple languages, with both normal and slow-paced readings to ensure clarity. Subscription options offer access to premium features and content.

**Highlights:** Native speaker diction recordings, Multiple languages offered, Normal and slow-paced recordings, Singing-focused pronunciation, Subscription packages available, Operatic training resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month Launch | $5.99 | per month |
| Language Select Month Launch | $5.99 | per month |
| Advanced Month Launch Price | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Month | $14.99 | per month |
| All Access Month Launch | $14.99 | per month |
| Advanced Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual Launch | $29.99 | per year |
| Language Select Annual Launch | $29.99 | per year |
| Advanced Annual Launch Price | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Launch | $89.99 | per year |


### Sight Singing Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-singing-pro-solfege/id1631774557)

This app acts as a personal vocal coach to help you master reading music and singing on pitch. It provides real-time feedback on your singing accuracy and offers various training modes for ear training and sight singing.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch analysis and feedback, Record and playback for comparison, Multiple training modes (Sight Singing, Ear Training), Customizable drills with note and key selection, Support for various clefs and score difficulties, Detailed performance reports and achievement tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Access - Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| One-time Payment | $259.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved pitch and ear training
- 👍 Instant and accurate feedback
- 👍 Great for beginners and relearning
- 👍 Highly customizable lessons
- 👍 Daily training options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 UI could be better
- 💰 Subscription/purchase can be expensive
- 🐛 Microphone not always accurate
- 🐛 Pitch analysis sometimes incorrect (wrong octave)
- 🐛 Inconsistent note accuracy (e.g., 'e' note)

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone doesn't always hear correctly
- Pitch analysis broken, reports wrong octave
- Inconsistent note accuracy on specific notes
- App forcing repurchase after updates
- App unavailable in certain countries

**Requested features**

- On-screen piano keyboard for practice
- Easier octave adjustment or auto-detection
- More complex scores in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DictionBuddy free?

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

### Is Sight Singing Pro free?

Sight Singing Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DictionBuddy or Sight Singing Pro?

DictionBuddy is rated higher. DictionBuddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Sight Singing Pro averages 4.8 from 189 ratings.

### Do DictionBuddy or Sight Singing Pro have ads?

Neither DictionBuddy nor Sight Singing Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DictionBuddy or Sight Singing Pro?

DictionBuddy ships an update every 3 months, and Sight Singing Pro every 5 days. Most recently, DictionBuddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sight Singing Pro on November 3, 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.*