PitchBop Pro vs Sharp

PitchBop is a melodic ear training app designed to help you improve the connection between your ear and your instrument by directly linking the level of skill to the accuracy of your performance. WHAT PITCHBOP DOES DIFFERENTLY Unlike most ear training apps where you answer by tapping on a screen without addressing the rhythmic aspect of what you hear, PitchBop offers a performance-like scenario where you listen and actually play your instrument or use your voice. Using the 'Call and Response' model, Dr. Bop, the resident jazz cat of PitchBop, plays a short phrase for you to listen to and allows you the same amount of time to repeat the phrase back to him to evaluate the accuracy of your performance. HOW PITCHBOP WORKS Behind the simple interface, there is a complex algorithm based on AI which creates endless melodies and adjusts the difficulty according to your progress. Using the 'Call and Response' model, Dr. Bop plays a short phrase for you to listen to and allows you the same amount of time to repeat the phrase back to him to evaluate the accuracy of your performance. Once the session is complete, you receive feedback on how well you did, and the difficulty level is set based on your performance so you can focus on playing without needing to worry about adjusting the settings. APP FEATURES + Pitch Complexity PitchBop creates calls with varying levels of pitch complexity on a scale of 1 to 9. Use this slider to set the complexity level. + Rhythmic Complexity Use this slider to set the rhythmic complexity level between 1 and 9. + Choose Your Instrument Tap the instrument name to see a list of instrument choices, then tap the name of your instrument to automatically set your available range. PitchBop can be used with a wide variety of instruments, including your voice. + Metronome Settings Set the metronome volume and choose if you want it to give you all four beats, one and three, two and four, or whichever combination of beats you prefer. + Profile Tab Visit the Profile Tab to study your progress. This information is only stored for Dr. Bop’s Game, however, not for Practice Mode. Additional details can be found by tapping the up and down arrows next to “Scale” to select the various scale and harmony types PitchBop uses for the calls and it will report the success rate and the Pitch and Rhythmic Complexity in your most recent “Call-and-Response” session. + Practice Mode settings Pitch Complexity Rhythmic Complexity Tempo Scale Range Always start on root on/off Number of calls per session Swing/Even Chromatic notes on/off ADDITIONAL GAME DETAILS BEFORE YOU START 1. Pay attention to the octave Your response must be in the same octave as Dr.Bop’s Call in order for it to be registered accurately. If it isn’t, even if the note is correct, you will see a lower score due to the incorrect octave. Example: For level 1 (when both sliders are all the way to the left) the starting note for the piano is C4 (the middle C). For the guitar, it is C4 as well (first fret on the B string or 5th fret on the G string) 2. Pay attention to the rhythm While the app may be called PitchBop, rhythm is still a big part of the game. Users should make sure to pay attention to the rhythm and try to be as accurate as they can in matching it. Responses played out of rhythm will lower your score. If the Calls feel a little too challenging, you can move the sliders all the way to the left and try starting from there. If this still feels like more than you’re comfortable with for now, you also have the option to go to the “more” tab and adjust the range to be as narrow as an octave. 3. Bluetooth and external devices Due to the diverse and often unpredictable nature of external devices, PitchBop is designed to use the device’s microphone and speaker. Bluetooth compatibility, however, will be addressed in a future update. For any other questions please contact us at support@pitchbop.com

Sharp is an ear training app for musicians who want to hear music more clearly, recognize sounds faster, and sing more accurately. Practice the skills that actually matter: pitch, intervals, chords, scales, modes, rhythm, sight singing, chord progressions, jazz harmony, and real listening. Sharp combines quick exercises, daily routines, microphone-based singing practice, and progress tracking so you can train your ear consistently in just a few minutes a day. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced musician sharpening your ears, Sharp helps you build stronger relative pitch, better intonation, and more confidence with music theory in real sound. TRAIN YOUR EAR * Note recognition and pitch training * Melodic and harmonic interval recognition * Sharper or flatter pitch comparison * Major and minor scale recognition * Mode recognition * Chord quality recognition * Chord inversions * Dominant chord extensions * Chord progressions * Jazz chord progressions * Modulation interval training SING WITH FEEDBACK Use your microphone to practice active ear training, not just multiple choice. * Sing intervals * Sing notes from a reference pitch * Sing scales, modes, pentatonic scales, and arpeggios * Sing chord tones * Resolve dominant chords by singing the target note * Make chords major or minor by singing the right third * Practice sight singing from written notes TRAIN RHYTHM AND THEORY * Match tempo * Identify time signatures * Identify polyrhythms * Practice scale degrees * Learn key signatures * Read the treble clef * Test your music history knowledge DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINES Sharp builds short practice sessions to help you stay consistent. Use the 15-minute routine for a focused daily workout, or jump into any exercise when you want to train a specific skill. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your practice history, streaks, Sharp Points, rank progress, accuracy, weak spots, skill connections, and personalized focus suggestions. Sharp helps you understand what needs work so your practice feels more intentional. TOOLS FOR MUSICIANS Sharp also includes useful practice tools such as a pitch detector, piano, metronome, reference drone, looper, backing tracks, and a vocal training game. PERFECT FOR * Music students * Singers and songwriters * Producers and beatmakers * Guitarists, pianists, bassists, and instrumentalists * Choir, band, and orchestra musicians * Musicians preparing for ear training tests, auditions, or music theory classes * Anyone who wants better relative pitch, intonation, rhythm, and listening skills Ear training is one of the most important skills in music. Sharp makes it easier to practice consistently, understand what you hear, and become a more confident musician. Train smarter. Hear better. Stay sharp. Subscription Options Sharp Pro – Monthly Sharp Pro – Yearly Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/xander-develops-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WHAT’S NEW This update improves Sharp with new ear training exercises, cleaner practice flows, better audio behavior, and more focused daily routines. * Improved Jazz Chord Progressions * Updated Sight Singing behavior * Better daily practice routine flow * Friend request notifications * General fixes and performance improvements Thank you for practicing with Sharp.