Comparison

Music Theory 101 vs Chromatic Path

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Chromatic Path

Features
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Learn piano, music theory, and drums with interactive lessons right on your device. Chromatic Path guides you from your first notes to improvisation with step-by-step lessons, hands-on practice exercises, and MIDI keyboard support. Play scales, build chords, train your ear, learn songs, and practice drum patterns — all with real-time feedback. Connect your MIDI keyboard for a full practice experience or use the built-in touch instrument. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Music Theory 1013 screens
Chromatic Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Music Theory 101 at none against Chromatic Path's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chromatic Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Music Theory 101 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Music Theory 101 versus Chromatic Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic Theory 101Chromatic Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoesie IncYusuf Emirhan Sahin

In-app purchases

None

Music Theory 101

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromatic Path

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Music Theory 101 free?
Music Theory 101 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chromatic Path free?
Chromatic Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Music Theory 101 or Chromatic Path have ads?
Neither Music Theory 101 nor Chromatic Path shows ads.

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