# Visual Note vs Notewize

The clearest difference is ads: Visual Note at none against Notewize's shown. Notewize's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (92% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month and Notewize sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notewize holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notewize has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Visual Note's written reviews are positive against 92% of Notewize's.

Visual Note ships an update every 10 days, Notewize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Note | Notewize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-note/id1559421796/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewize-guitar-lessons/id6475016251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visual Note SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445450040) | [Notewize LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723102474) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-note/id1559421796)

Learn to play guitar with interactive lessons, a vast song library, and customizable learning modes.  This app offers a comprehensive system for beginners and experienced players, including chord and scale handbooks, and the ability to upload your own tracks.  Enhance your learning with optional LED device integration for guided finger placement.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of songs to learn, Extensive lesson library, 6 learning view modes, Chords & scales handbook, Upload your own tracks, Guitar tuning, LED device integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $12.90 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $39.90 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Premium | $75.99 | per year |


### Notewize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewize-guitar-lessons/id6475016251)

Learn guitar with interactive lessons, practice tools, and real-time feedback. Explore a vast library of songs and exercises for all skill levels, from beginner chords to advanced solos. Master your instrument at your own pace with adjustable tempo and guided TAB.

**Highlights:** Expert-crafted guitar lessons, Interactive scrolling guitar TAB, Real-time feedback on playing, Adjustable tempo control, Practice and feedback modes, Jam tracks and backing tracks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Notewize Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Notewize Pro 3-Month | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| Notewize Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notewize Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Beginner Scales Practice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Major & Minor Scale Practice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Scales Practice - Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Major & Minor Scales - Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Acoustic Guitar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Electric Guitar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Acoustic Guitar - Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Electric Guitar - Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Intro to Lead Guitar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Exploring Chord Variations | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intro to Lead Guitar - Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exploring Chord Variations Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Filthy Funk Links | $24.99 | one-time |
| Double Stop Blues Soloing | $29.99 | one-time |
| Electric Guitar Lesson Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50 Filthy Funk Licks - Pro | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Guitar Solo Pack 1 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mixing Major Minor Pentatonics | $39.99 | one-time |
| Double Stop Blues Soloing Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mixing Major Minor Pent - Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Guitar Solo Pack 1 Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Personalized lessons and practice routines
- 🔍 Real-time feedback and guidance
- 📚 Extensive library of songs and exercises
- 🎶 Backing tracks and jam sessions for a full-band experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Note free?

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

### Is Notewize free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Note or Notewize?

Notewize is rated higher. Visual Note averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Notewize averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Visual Note or Notewize have ads?

Notewize shows ads; Visual Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Note or Notewize?

Visual Note ships an update every 10 days, and Notewize fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Note was updated on October 11, 2026 and Notewize on October 7, 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.*