Comparison

Virtual Reality Galaxy vs Note School

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Reality Galaxy

Embark on an immersive virtual reality journey through the cosmos. Explore over 100 celestial objects, from planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies. Gain new understanding of the universe through engaging VR experiences.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR experiences
  • Explore 100+ celestial objects
  • Learn about planets, asteroids, galaxies
  • Discover facts and myths about the universe
  • Explore solar system and beyond
Features
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Join us on an amazing adventure across our universe, as we rocket to the stars in immersive Virtual Reality! Get up close to over 100 astounding celestial objects from every corner or our universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, you’ll have a front row seat to experience all the wonders of our amazing universe. Immersive VR experiences will shed new light and understanding on startling facts, myths and key discoveries about the universe. Explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Grab your spacesuit and put your helmet on!

About

Note School

Features
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Help your child connect notes on the staff with keys on a real piano. (Formerly Musica.) Note School shows a note, listens as they play, and gives feedback with helpful hints and celebrations. Use an acoustic piano or a digital piano with its speakers on. Note School listens through your iPhone microphone; no MIDI cable is needed. Practice individual notes in short sessions between lessons. START WITH 20 FREE NOTES A DAY • One learner profile and treble-clef practice • A daily goal your child can complete • Beginner settings and adjustable practice notes • Note-name and keyboard hints when they need help • Celebrations for correct answers and completed goals GROW WITH NOTE SCHOOL PREMIUM • Unlimited daily practice • Profiles for more children • Bass clef and the full grand staff • A progress calendar with daily scores and stars • A record of the notes practiced each day MADE FOR FAMILY PRACTICE Choose a goal and note range that suit your child. Place your iPhone near the piano, enable the microphone, and let them practice at their own pace. Note School supports individual-note reading practice alongside piano lessons; it is not a song course or a touchscreen piano. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No accounts. No data collection. Profiles and practice history stay on your device. Microphone audio is processed on-device and is not recorded or transmitted. Purchase screens are behind a parental gate. Note School Premium is an optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, with a 7-day free trial for eligible subscribers. The price and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Family Sharing is supported for eligible subscriptions. A sounding piano and microphone access are required for practice. You can keep using the free allowance without starting a subscription. Questions or ideas: themehrdad@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://themehrdad.github.io/musica/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Virtual Reality Galaxy4 screens
Note School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Reality Galaxy at none against Note School's 2. Virtual Reality Galaxy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Note School's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price and ads 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. Note School sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Virtual Reality Galaxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Reality Galaxy ships an update every 10 months, Note School monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Reality Galaxy versus Note School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Reality GalaxyNote School
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAbacusHiggs Software Services Inc

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Reality Galaxy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Note School

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Virtual Reality Galaxy free?
Virtual Reality Galaxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note School free?
Note School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Reality Galaxy or Note School have ads?
Neither Virtual Reality Galaxy nor Note School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Reality Galaxy or Note School?
Virtual Reality Galaxy ships an update every 10 months, and Note School monthly. Most recently, Virtual Reality Galaxy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Note School on October 31, 2026.

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