# Easy Performer vs Guitar Earo

The clearest difference is ads: Guitar Earo at none against Easy Performer's shown. Guitar Earo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Easy Performer's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Guitar Earo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Earo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 159 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Easy Performer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guitar Earo's.

Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, Guitar Earo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Performer | Guitar Earo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-earo/id6739455751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) | [Earo Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781964434) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control.  Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

**Highlights:** Audio and video playback, Real-time lyric display, Customizable setlists, Cloud media import, Smooth fade-out, MIDI plugin support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI device not remembered
- MIDI device recognition is difficult
- MP3 videos displayed upside down
- Video playback starts without audio
- Playhead does not move in video playback

**Requested features**

- Allow MIDI device to be remembered
- Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
- Add independent audio outputs
- Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
- Support for PDF import alongside music


### Guitar Earo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-earo/id6739455751)

This app helps musicians compare the tonal differences between various guitars before purchasing. It offers instant A/B comparisons, structured ear training exercises, and blind listening challenges to refine your tone recognition skills.

**Highlights:** Instant guitar A/B comparison, Curated library of iconic guitars, Ear training courses, Blind tone recognition challenges, Progress tracking, New content added regularly

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Earo Founders Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Guitar Earo Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Guitar Earo Founders Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Guitar Earo Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Performer free?

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

### Is Guitar Earo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Easy Performer or Guitar Earo?

Guitar Earo is rated higher. Easy Performer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Guitar Earo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Easy Performer or Guitar Earo have ads?

Easy Performer shows ads; Guitar Earo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Performer or Guitar Earo?

Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, and Guitar Earo every 4 days. Most recently, Easy Performer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Guitar Earo on October 23, 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.*