Do vs Sound Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Do
Practice sheet music with interactive modes. Play along with guided lessons or test your skills in performance mode. Features a wide variety of songs from nursery rhymes to classical pieces.
- Interactive sheet music practice
- Guided practice mode with note correction
- Performance mode for independent playing
- Extensive song library
- Premium plan for full access
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Doremi no Okeiko" is an application that allows you to practice sheet music on your smartphone or tablet. You can collect the sound played by your instrument and practice. From nursery rhymes to classical music, you can enjoy practicing reading music while playing songs that everyone knows. [Practice mode Just touch the keyboard in time with the guide. With our unique system, only the correct notes can be played, so you will always be able to play the song. Production Mode After practicing in the practice mode, try the production mode. In the production mode, there is no guide, so read the notes carefully and play them. If you can play without mistakes, you will receive a "very well done" stamp. Included songs Twinkle Twinkle Boshi Frog song The Big Fudokei Butterflies Bun bun bun bun Mary's Sheep Head, shoulders, knees, and arms The Saija's New Heart The Dog March Donguri korokoro Dancing Pompokolin Three Walks My Neighbor Totoro The dog policeman Toy Cha Cha Cha Goat mail Ponyo on the Cliff Tulip Songs of Joy If You're Happy, Let's Clap Our Hands Aria on the G line Minuet O Lord, Joy of Man's Desiring Turkish March For Elise Piano Sonata No. 8 "Pathetique Nocturne No. 2 And many more! *Includes Premium Plan music Plus seasonal additions! About Premium Plan Subscription All features of "Do Re Mi no O Keiko" are available. For individuals: 480 yen For music schools: 960 yen For public facilities: 2,900 yen. Terms of Use: https://www.genit.jp/termsofuse/?app=ドレミのおけいこ Privacy policy: https://www.genit.jp/privacypolicy. You can use all the features of this application while subscribing. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal will automatically renew subscriptions unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before and at the end of the current period, identifying the cost of renewal. Subscriptions are managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase.
Sound Cards
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Explore musical notes with a bear, bunny, and cat! Sound Cards is a music app designed to help toddlers and elementary school kids get familiar with musical notes and sounds. Featuring large buttons and gentle colors, children can enjoy learning at their own pace. ■ Four Basic Modes (Free) Note Cards: Press the note buttons (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) to check the notes on the staff and hear their sounds. Sound Cards: Tap a card to see the note’s name and hear its sound. You can also choose which notes to learn and the order of the cards. Play Piano: Freely play a 2-octave keyboard featuring both white and black keys. You can save one free-play recording up to 30 seconds long. Note Quiz: Look at the sheet music or listen to a sound, then choose the correct note. You can adjust the number of questions and multiple-choice options. ■ New "Songs" Mode for Piano You can listen to a sample of "Frog Song" for free! Enjoy the flow of the melody while following the sheet music and light-up keyboard. (Note: Practicing along with the light-up keyboard and recording songs are Premium features.) ■ More Musical Fun with Premium Practice songs while following the sheet music and light-up keyboard. Choose your preferred speed: "Step by step," "Slow," or "Normal." Unlock all included songs, featuring nursery rhymes, folk songs, and classical music. Record and play back your performances. Song recordings are saved separately from your free-play recordings. Create, edit, and practice your very own original songs. Choose from different instrument sounds. Save up to 3 free-play recordings, each up to 3 minutes long. Features songs like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz," and "Ode to Joy." (Songs include the melody only; lyrics are not displayed or played.) ■ How to Use Premium You can choose a one-time purchase to unlock Premium features permanently, or a 30-day ticket. Purchases must be made by a parent or guardian. The 30-day ticket does not auto-renew. Each purchase adds 30 days to your pass. Tickets can only be used on the purchasing device and cannot be restored or transferred to other devices. Even after your ticket expires, your created songs and recordings will not be deleted. ■ Tailored for Your Child We offer settings to adjust text and button sizes, note name read-aloud speed, and an option to reduce screen animations. You can also turn the animal characters on or off. Whether they are learning their very first musical notes or just playing freely with sounds, we hope you and your child enjoy Sound Cards together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Do at 12.0 against Sound Cards's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Sound Cards sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Do ships an update every 8 days, Sound Cards weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Do | Sound Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENIT Inc. | TAKASHI KOJIMA |
In-app purchases
Do
- ドレミのおけいこプレミアムプラン2 variants$4.491 Month
- ドレミのおけいこプレミアムサービス$4.491 Month
- 「ドレミのおけいこ」買い切りプラン$19.99
Sound Cards
- Premium 30-Day Ticket$0.99
- 投げ銭240円$0.99
- 投げ銭120円$0.99
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- Unlock Premium Features$1.99









