Lesson Complete vs Lesson Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Lesson Complete
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Lesson Complete is the all-in-one app for music teachers and the students they teach. Built for working musicians, traveling teachers, and the schools that hire them โ every screen designed for the way music lessons actually happen. FOR TEACHERS โข Today: see every lesson in one place. Tap to start, mark complete, log notes. โข Calendar: drag to reschedule, swipe between weeks, switch between Day, Week, and Month with one tap. โข Students: full roster with instrument, age, and status. Private notes only you see, auto-saved as you type. โข In-Lesson Mode: open Pieces, Files, Lesson Logs, Practice History, and Profile without leaving the lesson. โข Practice Tools: a metronome that keeps clicking when the screen locks, plus a tuner and practice timer. โข Files & Music Library: stream PDFs of any score. Share files or whole folders with a student in one tap. โข Driving Today: ETAs to every stop on today's route, computed on device, with one-tap Apple Maps. โข Driving History: log trips for tax season and export a clean CSV. โข Live Activities show your next lesson on the Lock Screen. โข Face ID / Touch ID unlock keeps your roster private. FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES โข Today: today's lesson, this week's assignments, and recent practice at a glance. โข Practice Logger: log time and pieces, and watch your weekly practice bar build up. โข Pieces: every assigned piece with score, reference recording, and your teacher's notes. โข Materials: every file your teacher has shared, organized by folder. โข Messages: secure messaging with your teacher. โข Billing: invoices and autopay, handled in seconds. BUILT TO BE TRUSTED โข Your school's data never crosses tenant lines. โข File downloads use short-lived signed links, never raw cloud URLs. โข No tracking, and no third-party ad SDKs. A SUBSCRIPTION ON THE WEB UNLOCKS THE APP Lesson Complete on iOS pairs with your studio's existing Lesson Complete subscription on the web. Sign in with the same email and you're in. There are no purchases inside the app. Built by music teachers, for music teachers.
Lesson Notes
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[LessonNotes โ Your Smart Music Lesson Partner] LessonNotes connects music teachers and students in a single, powerful platform. Say goodbye to scattered schedules and missed assignments. Organize your lessons, track your progress, and connect with a community of passionate musicians. Lesson Schedule & Calendar View all your lessons at a glance with monthly and weekly calendar views. Regular lessons, makeup sessions, and recital schedules โ all in one place. Homework & Assignment Tracking Teachers can assign tasks directly in the app; students get instant notifications. Track scales, song practice, ear training, and more โ never miss an assignment. Real-Time Video Lessons Distance is no barrier. Connect with your teacher for high-quality video lessons and follow along with sheet music in real time, no matter where you are. Personal Repertoire Keep a record of every song you've practiced and mastered. Log key signature, difficulty level, and time signature to build your personal music portfolio. Discover Lessons Near You Browse a map of nearby music academies and private teachers. Compare reviews, pricing, and lesson availability to find your perfect match. Chat & Community Message your teacher directly โ share files, voice messages, and recordings. Join the community to share practice videos, concert news, and connect with fellow musicians. Growth Badges & Milestones Every practice session brings you closer to your next achievement. Earn badges for '7-Day Streak', '100 Hours Practice', 'First Lesson Complete', and more. Start your musical journey with LessonNotes today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lesson Notes at none against Lesson Complete's 3. Lesson Complete's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Lesson Complete sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lesson Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lesson Complete ships an update weekly, Lesson Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lesson Complete | Lesson Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Don Dye | The Baton co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Lesson Complete
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Lesson Notes
No in-app purchases
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