# Note vs GuitarParrot

Note and GuitarParrot both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GuitarParrot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Note's. GuitarParrot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Note's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Note costs $1.99 and GuitarParrot $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Note against 5.0 for GuitarParrot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of GuitarParrot's.

Note ships an update every 28 months, GuitarParrot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note | GuitarParrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-orious/id1524820711/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot/id1528282171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Formations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/391900481) | [Hineman Music Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523263134) |

## What reviewers say

### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-orious/id1524820711)

Master the fretboard of your string instrument by learning the location of every note. This app offers multiple learning modes and supports a wide variety of instruments, tunings, and practice configurations to help you improve your musical skills.

**Highlights:** Learn note locations on fretboard, Multiple learning modes, Supports various instruments and tunings, Progress tracking, Customizable practice options, Cross-device sync via iCloud, Left-handed mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### GuitarParrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot/id1528282171)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a "Follow the Leader" style ear training game for musicians. It helps develop the ability to hear and play notes and melodies on your instrument, supporting improvisation and song learning across various scales and keys.

**Highlights:** Follow the Leader ear training game, Supports all 12 keys and multiple scale choices, Adjustable difficulty levels, Custom scale settings for interval drilling, Works with guitar, voice, or any instrument, No visual assistance, relies on ear training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note free?

Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GuitarParrot free?

GuitarParrot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note or GuitarParrot?

Note and GuitarParrot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Note or GuitarParrot have ads?

Neither Note nor GuitarParrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note or GuitarParrot?

Note ships an update every 28 months, and GuitarParrot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and GuitarParrot on October 27, 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.*