Dorico vs Intervals Pro Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dorico
Create professional music notation and compositions with this powerful app. Easily input notes, edit performances, and share your work in various formats. It's suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
- Compose music notation
- On-screen keyboard, drum pads, fretboard
- MIDI editing tools
- PDF, audio, MusicXML export
- Print to AirPrint
- Read mode with annotation
- Automatic engraving
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Compose your own music for free with Dorico. Create beautiful music notation for up to eight instruments quickly and easily with the on-screen keyboard, drum pads and fretboard. Play back instantly with the included sounds and shape the performance with powerful MIDI editing tools. When your piece is finished, share it as PDF, audio or MusicXML, or print directly to your AirPrint-enabled printer. Perform using the built-in read mode, and annotate with your Apple Pencil. Dorico is the award-winning music notation and composition software from Steinberg for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS. It’s easy enough to learn and use that it is used by students in schools, and deep enough that it satisfies the needs of the most demanding professionals in the worlds of concert music, music for film and TV, and music publishing. Dorico for iPad is fully compatible with Dorico for macOS and Windows, so you can work on your projects on the move on your iPad and in your studio on your desktop or laptop computer, or share projects with musicians using Dorico on any platform. Dorico’s interface is split into four modes. In Setup mode, you can add and change instruments, create and reorder sections of music (called “flows”), and choose how your music will be formatted for your musicians into layouts. In Write mode, you can input and edit music and other notations using simple, well-organized toolboxes and panels. In Engrave mode (included if you buy a paid subscription to Dorico’s advanced features), you can make graphical tweaks to every item in your project. Finally, in Play mode, you have access to powerful sequencer-style MIDI editing tools, including piano roll and velocity editors. Dorico includes built-in virtual instruments and effects to allow you to play back your compositions, and you can also easily use any compatible Audio Unit plug-in or external MIDI device (with optional subscription or Lifetime Unlock in-app purchase), and tweak playback using the on-screen Mixer. Input music using an on-screen piano keyboard, or by connecting a MIDI keyboard to your iPad directly via USB or using a compatible USB-to-Lightning adaptor. If you have a Magic Keyboard or other external keyboard, you can make use of extensive keyboard shortcuts to work quickly and efficiently. Dorico is free to use, allowing you to write for ensembles of up to four players. Register with your free Steinberg ID to increase the player limit to eight, allowing you to write for ensembles like string or wind quartet, or SATB choir. If you want to take your composition and arranging to the next level, you can buy an optional subscription or Lifetime Unlock in-app purchase to access more features and power: write for ensembles of any number of players, and gain access to Engrave mode, allowing you to make graphical tweaks to individual items anywhere in your project. HIGHLIGHTS • Best automatic engraving of any software • Easy note input using on-screen keyboard, MIDI keyboard, or external keyboard • Intelligently adjusts notation as you write • Any number of movements or pieces in a single project • Automatic layout of instrumental parts • Expressive playback using included sounds and effects • Supports Audio Unit virtual instruments and effects processors • Sequencer-style piano roll MIDI editor • Sophisticated chord symbols, unpitched percussion and drum set notation • Unbarred music, tuplets across barlines, etc. all handled correctly — no workarounds • Transfer to and from other apps via MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, etc. For support, please visit www.dorico.com/forum If you like Dorico, please support us by rating this app in the App Store. Thank you!
Intervals Pro Trainer
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Intervals Pro Trainer is a clean, musician‑first ear‑training tool built for players who want better pitch awareness, stronger melodic recognition, and real interval confidence. Whether you're learning to recognise intervals by ear, improving your melodic intuition, preparing for exams, or strengthening your improvisation skills, Intervals Pro Trainer gives you a focused, distraction‑free workspace designed for real musical growth. The free version includes Major 2nd, Major 3rd, and Octave. All other intervals and Random Interval Mode require Pro access (subscription or one‑time purchase). Powered by a warm, expressive tone engine, the app delivers smooth, accurate interval playback across all root notes*, with clear visual guidance and a clean, responsive interface. Every feature is crafted to feel immediate, intuitive, and musician‑friendly. Designed with a minimalist interface and a practice‑first philosophy, Intervals Pro Trainer stays out of your way so you can stay focused on listening. Training Modes Interval Recognition Hear two notes and identify the interval. • Major 2nd (free) • Major 3rd (free) • Octave (free) • Minor 2nd → Major 7th (Pro) • Perfect 4th, Tritone, Perfect 5th (Pro) • Ascending or descending playback • Clean visual layout for clarity • Warm, musical tone engine Random Interval Mode (Pro) Challenge your ear with unpredictable intervals. • Selectable interval pool • Adjustable root note range • Ideal for advanced training • Builds real‑world listening skills Visualizer & Feedback A clean, musician‑first visualizer designed for clarity and focus. • Smooth interval playback • Clear root + target note display • Optional reveal mode • Progress bar for each session • Simple, distraction‑free layout Smart Tone Engine Built for musicality and precision. • Warm, expressive tone generation • Accurate pitch at all root notes • Fast, responsive playback • Designed for daily ear‑training practice Clean, Minimal Interface Designed for clarity and musical focus. • Warm, modern visual design • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • Easy to use during practice, rehearsal, or teaching • No clutter, no distractions — just listening Privacy‑First • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • All audio and processing happen locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://www.bamuda.com.au/intervalsprotrainerprivacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ \Features marked Pro require a subscription or one‑time purchase.*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Intervals Pro Trainer at 3 against Dorico's 1. Intervals Pro Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). 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. Dorico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Intervals Pro Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dorico ships an update every 3 weeks, Intervals Pro Trainer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dorico | Intervals Pro Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 975 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH | Bamuda Corporation Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Dorico
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when opening or editing projects
- Corrupted/lost files after app crashes
- Unresponsive keyboard and note input issues
- Scrolling and UI glitches, especially in Engrave mode
- Incompatibility with certain iPad models and iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting input
- Improved file management and organization
- Expanded audio unit/plugin integration
- More customization options for layout and engraving
- Ability to export/import flows and projects between iPad and desktop
Intervals Pro Trainer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dorico
- Dorico Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Dorico Annual Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Dorico Lifetime Unlock$119.99
Intervals Pro Trainer
- Intervals Pro life time$6.99
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