# HD vs First 5 Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HD at none against First 5 Notes's 10. HD also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). First 5 Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First 5 Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HD against 5.0 for First 5 Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

HD ships an update every 10 months, First 5 Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD | First 5 Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-300-assistant/id1526764718/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-notes-beginning-band/id6760314662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Justin Berchtold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786446607) |

## What reviewers say

### HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-300-assistant/id1526764718)

This application connects to a specific device via Bluetooth to remotely control musical functions. It allows instructors to guide students with features like metronome operation, tempo setting, and pitch adjustment. It also includes tools for chord detection and tuning.

**Highlights:** Remote HD control (keyboard, metronome, temperament, transposition), Customizable beat and tempo settings, Individual volume and pitch adjustment, Demonstrate mode for pitch and volume feedback, Chord detection and naming, Adjustable tuner, Rhythm assistant

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### First 5 Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-notes-beginning-band/id6760314662)

Learn to read, finger, and play the first five notes on ten different band instruments. This app offers a clear learning path for beginners, with the first five notes available for free forever. Unlock additional notes and fingerings with a one-time purchase per instrument.

**Highlights:** Learn first five notes, Supports ten band instruments, Read, finger, and play notes, Tuner locks in pitch, One-time purchase for full range, No internet connection needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trumpet Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tenor Sax Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baritone Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| French Horn Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tuba Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bells Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bassoon Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bass Clarinet Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oboe Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baritone Sax Full Range | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD free?

HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First 5 Notes free?

First 5 Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HD or First 5 Notes?

HD and First 5 Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do HD or First 5 Notes have ads?

Neither HD nor First 5 Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD or First 5 Notes?

HD ships an update every 10 months, and First 5 Notes weekly. Most recently, HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and First 5 Notes on October 28, 2026.

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