Music Theory 101 vs Solfy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Music Theory 101
An interactive music theory training app covering classical fundamentals. It features 19 units with audio, exercises, and definitions, mirroring AP Music Theory exam curriculum. Practice skills with over 90 exercise types.
- Interactive music theory course
- 19 comprehensive units
- Audio samples and key definitions
- Skill practice exercises
- AP Music Theory exam curriculum
- Over 90 exercise types
- Aural recognition and dictation
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Welcome to a new, interactive music theory training app. We offer a comprehensive course presenting the fundamentals of classical music theory. Our course includes 19 interactive units with audio samples, interactive exercises, and key definitions. Alongside this, we offer a streamlined set of skill practice to test core knowledge. This app matches the curriculum of the AP Music Theory exam, which is designed to reflect a knowledge at the introductory college level. We're excited to help you learn. And if you’re a student… good luck with your upcoming exam! Lessons include: - Pitch and Rhythm - Scales, Meters, and Modes - Intervals, Triads, and Seventh Chords - Harmonic Progressions and Cadences - Four-Part Chorale Writing and Two-Part Counterpoint - Embelleshing Notes, Tonicization, and Melodic Techniques The app includes over 90 different exercise types, including aural recognition, melodic/harmonic dictation, and single, two-voice, and four-part composition. Our app is still new! Found something that needs to be fixed? Have an idea for what to add next? We'd love to hear from you as we build out the next features. There are buttons across the app for you to submit feedback or take a quick survey to share your thoughts.
Solfy
This app makes learning music theory engaging through adaptive, fun, and varied exercises. Developed with professional musicians' expertise, it helps users progress while enjoying the process.
- Adaptive exercises
- Fun and engaging learning
- Varied exercise types
- Professional musician expertise
- Progress tracking
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Apprendre le solfège devient un jeu : - des exercices qui s'adaptent à votre niveau et vos objectifs - ludiques, stimulants, et variés pour progresser en s'amusant - basé sur l'expertise de musiciens professionnels
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Music Theory 101 at free against Solfy's free with in-app purchases. Music Theory 101 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Music Theory 101 ships an update every 5 days, Solfy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Music Theory 101 | Solfy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 65.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Poesie Inc | Anicet BART |
Customer experience
Music Theory 101
Solfy
In-app purchases
Music Theory 101
No in-app purchases
Solfy
No in-app purchases
