# SeeMusic vs Étude

SeeMusic and Étude are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. SeeMusic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Étude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeeMusic | Étude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seemusic/id1494198562/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **226** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 681 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377503629) | [Gael Homere](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786710850) |

## What reviewers say

### SeeMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seemusic/id1494198562)

Transform your piano playing into stunning, cinematic falling-note videos. This app generates synchronized 3D visuals with customizable colors and effects, allowing you to create professional-quality piano content for social media or live performances.

**Highlights:** 3D falling notes visualization, 4K video rendering, Add particles and saber effects, Integrate real video footage, Customizable note colors, MIDI editing capabilities, Live MIDI instrument connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeeMusic Pro Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SeeMusic Pro Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| SeeMusic PRO 1 Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 3 Months | $24.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 6 Months | $44.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 1 Year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🎨 Beautiful particle effects
- 💡 Versatile customization options
- 🎹 Great for piano videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model too expensive
- 🤔 Confusing interface for beginners
- 🔍 Limited MIDI support
- 📱 Compatibility issues on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded audio/MIDI not syncing properly
- Crashes when changing certain settings
- Playback issues with longer MIDI files
- Unreliable MIDI input detection
- Rendering problems on higher resolutions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import custom MIDI files
- Improve recording and export options
- Implement a one-time purchase model
- Enhance mobile device support
- Provide more tutorial and guidance


### Étude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etude-piano-practice-tracker/id6804077005)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Étude Full, Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Étude Full, Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeeMusic free?

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

### Is Étude free?

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

### Do SeeMusic or Étude have ads?

Neither SeeMusic nor Étude shows ads.

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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.*