Comparison

TIC vs Saxophone by Ear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TIC

Features
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TIC-PDMD is a biennial congress initiated and hosted by the Taiwan Movement Disorders Society (TMDS) in 2013. After ten years of endurance and devotion, TIC-PDMD has became a tradition in the Asia-Oceania region and the landmark of TMDS. Every two years, more than 600 participants engage in dialogues ranging from clinical to basic sciences.

About

Saxophone by Ear

Master the saxophone quickly with a unique ear-training method. Learn scales, notes, and chords to play melodies by ear in days or weeks, bypassing years of traditional study. Practice with your phone or real instrument.

Highlights
  • Learn scales and notes
  • Ear training for musicians
  • Understand chords
  • Play by ear
  • Practice with phone or real saxophone
  • Saxophone notes chart
Features
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Learn to express yourself with this beautiful instrument in DAYS and WEEKS instead of years, all the 12 scales and notes in-between. With our unique learning method you will accomplish the level of understanding which is unattainable in years of traditional learning! This is a very powerful ear training and learning tool for musicians who want a shortcut to fluency on the saxophone. With this tool you will be able to play the instrument it is meant to be played by ear, any melody or solo, you will gain a very deep understanding of chords and the notes they consist of and are surrounded by, they tell you all about this in lessons, but you never actually get to ingrain it. Yet this is the most important skill there is for mastering the saxophone and play any music by ear. The app allows you to practice with just the smartphone or with your real saxophone, all types. Also serves as a handy saxophone notes chart. This exercise might look a little bit tedious, but trust us, you will see very powerful results in your music within days of using the app. You could call it hacking the saxophone. Even if you are a complete beginner, you will learn to play your favourite tunes on the saxophone in days with Saxophone by Ear, something that other musicians struggle for MONTHS and YEARS for and still not everyone gets there. You will. During the first month. How much money would you pay to obtain such a skill? Consider this your lucky day, because you are on your way for real musicianship whether it is your hobby or you want to pursue career in music, this app sets you up for the best results. Even if you prefer to play looking at the notes, this app will greatly enhance your ability to see music, hear the written music in your mind, understand music more easily and even remember music much more easily. Standart terms and conditions apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TIC3 screens
Saxophone by Ear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TIC at none against Saxophone by Ear's 3. Saxophone by Ear's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Saxophone by Ear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIC ships an update every 7 months, Saxophone by Ear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TIC versus Saxophone by Ear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTICSaxophone by Ear
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB180 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaiwan Movement Disorder SocietyOleg Sokolov

In-app purchases

None

TIC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Saxophone by Ear

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual plan$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TIC free?
TIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saxophone by Ear free?
Saxophone by Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TIC or Saxophone by Ear have ads?
Neither TIC nor Saxophone by Ear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIC or Saxophone by Ear?
TIC ships an update every 7 months, and Saxophone by Ear every 6 weeks. Most recently, TIC was updated on October 30, 2026 and Saxophone by Ear on November 7, 2026.

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