# Musical Note Recognizer vs Vocalista

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vocalista at 46% against Musical Note Recognizer's 0%. Vocalista also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Musical Note Recognizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Vocalista is free to download; Musical Note Recognizer costs $1.99 up front. Vocalista sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Musical Note Recognizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vocalista holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vocalista has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Musical Note Recognizer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Vocalista's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musical Note Recognizer | Vocalista |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-note-recognizer/id1548991759/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalista-learn-to-sing/id6444087548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 5 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suresh Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207634042) | [Julian Boehm-Tettelbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454384689) |

## What reviewers say

### Musical Note Recognizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-note-recognizer/id1548991759)

This app acts as a professional chromatic tuner and pitch pipe, assisting music learning by detecting and processing musical notes in real-time. It helps users tune instruments and practice vocal training with high accuracy.

**Highlights:** Professional chromatic tuner, Real-time pitch detection, Pitch pipe and reference note, Supports vocal training, Wide instrument compatibility, Multiple note naming systems

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vocalista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalista-learn-to-sing/id6444087548)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a library of vocal exercises and theory lessons designed to improve your singing. It provides personalized exercises, real-time pitch detection, and AI-powered feedback to help you hit notes accurately and track your progress. Set daily goals, receive reminders, and earn achievements to stay motivated on your singing journey.

**Highlights:** Personalized vocal exercises, Real-time pitch detection, AI-powered feedback, Bite-sized theory lessons, Daily goal setting, Exercise reminders, Achievements and progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vocalista+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Vocalista+ | $10.99 | per month |
| Vocalista+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Vocalista+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Vocalista+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Vocalista+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Vocalista+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Vocalista+ | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great format
- 👍 Helpful for improving voice
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Useful for daily practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate pitch detection
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Microphone issues
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Start button not working
- Text cropping on study pages
- Inconsistent voice tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise variety
- Ability to adjust tempo and speed
- Personalize vocal range settings
- Sync progress and share with others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musical Note Recognizer free?

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

### Is Vocalista free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Musical Note Recognizer or Vocalista?

Vocalista is rated higher. Musical Note Recognizer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vocalista averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Musical Note Recognizer or Vocalista have ads?

Neither Musical Note Recognizer nor Vocalista 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.*