Comparison

Note Monster vs VoicingWorkout

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

Head to head
About

Note Monster

Features
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This is a music reading training tool specially built for beginners. With the built-in algorithm, you can easily train the reading speed from easy to difficult. You can click and input directly on the screen according to the roll name or note name, or you can connect to the MIDI interface of the electric piano and play the corresponding notes directly on the keyboard for training.

About

VoicingWorkout

Features
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VoicingWorkout​ is an iOS app for music learning and training. With your iPad and a MIDI keyboard, it teaches the bedrock of pop & jazz piano: chord voicings. Fast-track your ear and muscle memory so you can hear and play any chord instantly. Inside the app you’ll find: ​1.Ear Training for Notes:​​ Graduated from easy to advanced. ​2.Chord-voicing drills:​​ Learn the sound and the inner voices of every chord. ​3.Chord progression workouts:​​ Master smooth transitions between chords in R&B, Funk, Jazz & Neo-Soul styles. Perfect for every keyboard student or producer. Best of all: no sheet music required. Everything is played entirely by ear. Use it as a daily trainer—or simply browse the chord library, audition progressions and spark your next idea.

Screenshots

Note Monster4 screens
VoicingWorkout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VoicingWorkout at Free against Note Monster's $1.99. VoicingWorkout also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Note Monster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

VoicingWorkout is free to download; Note Monster costs $1.99 up front. VoicingWorkout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note Monster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Monster ships an update every 20 months, VoicingWorkout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Note Monster versus VoicingWorkout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote MonsterVoicingWorkout
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昆山 郑涛 李

In-app purchases

None

Note Monster

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VoicingWorkout

One-time1
  • VoicingWorkout Pro Version$8.99

Questions

Is Note Monster free?
Note Monster costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoicingWorkout free?
VoicingWorkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note Monster or VoicingWorkout have ads?
Neither Note Monster nor VoicingWorkout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note Monster or VoicingWorkout?
Note Monster ships an update every 20 months, and VoicingWorkout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Monster was updated on September 10, 2026 and VoicingWorkout on September 12, 2026.

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