Comparison

Notey vs UltraChord

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

Head to head
About

Notey

This app transforms guitar learning into an engaging game where your instrument acts as the controller. It offers a fun, structured path for beginners, especially children, to learn real songs and skills through interactive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Guitar as controller
  • Learn real songs
  • Structured learning path
  • Progress tracking for parents
  • Interactive gameplay
  • Designed for kids
Features
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Most kids quit guitar when practice starts to feel like work. Notey is different. Your guitar is the controller, and the game only works when you play it. Kids aren't doing lessons with game elements. They're playing a game that teaches them music. Created by Grammy-winning musicians. Designed to be fun first, educational always. WHY IT WORKS —————————————— >>> REAL GAMEPLAY Not just gamified lessons. Designed to be fun on its own. >>> REAL SONGS. REAL PROGRESS. Start simple and build toward songs kids recognize and feel proud to play. >>> GUIDED WINS, NOT GUESSWORK A clear path means kids always know what to do next. HOW IT WORKS —————————————— - Place your device in front of you and start playing - Your guitar is the controller — Notey listens in real time and responds as you play - Short sessions. Real progress. BUILT FOR FAMILIES —————————————— Created specifically for kids learning guitar at home. - Structured learning path - Progress parents can see and hear - No lesson planning required - While designed for kids, beginner learners of any age are welcome. WHAT YOU NEED —————————————— - iPhone or iPad - Acoustic, electric, or classical guitar CONTACT US —————————————— - Questions or feedback? Email us at marketing@notey.co - Support: support@notey.co - Privacy Policy: https://notey.co/privacy - Terms of Service: https://notey.co/terms

About

UltraChord

Master chord recall and understanding with this music education app. It uses active recall and spaced repetition to help you learn chords quickly and accurately. Practice specific genres or create custom mixes, and hear chords played on various instruments.

Highlights
  • Chord recall and accuracy tracking
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Genre-specific chord practice
  • Custom chord mixes
  • Hear chords on multiple instruments
  • Daily practice reminders and streaks
Features
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Know your chords. Don't calculate them. You see F#m7. Do the notes come straight to mind, or do you have to work them out? UltraChord helps you build faster, more confident chord recall, so you can spend less time calculating and more time playing, writing, and improvising. GETTING IT RIGHT IS JUST THE START Knowing a chord means more than finding the right answer eventually. UltraChord tracks accuracy and recall speed, helping you build toward knowing the notes without stopping to think. PRACTICE WHAT NEEDS WORK Spell chords and recall their guide tones from memory. Get immediate feedback, then revisit the chords that slow you down. Your practice adapts to your results. SEE YOUR PRACTICE PAY OFF Follow each chord's progress in your chord map. See what's becoming familiar and what still needs attention. LEARN THE CHORDS YOU'LL ACTUALLY PLAY Choose Foundations, Pop / Rock, Jazz, Blues / Soul, or All Chords. Build a custom mix when you want to focus on your own selection. DON'T JUST MEMORIZE IT. HEAR IT. Hear individual notes and full chords with piano, nylon guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, and choir sounds. Explore piano, guitar, and staff views to connect the chord symbol with its notes and sound. A LITTLE EVERY DAY ADDS UP Short daily sessions, streaks, and reminders help you keep coming back. Each practice is another step toward easier recall. Daily music theory, backed by science. UltraChord brings together active recall, spaced repetition, and immediate feedback - learning techniques that support lasting memory. START FREE Try a free Foundations practice every day. Create a free account to save your scores and streak. Subscribe for unlimited adaptive practice, every pathway, custom mixes, and detailed progress. See the chord. Know the notes. You just know it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notey4 screens
UltraChord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UltraChord at 5.0 against Notey's 4.4. UltraChord also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Notey's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Notey sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and UltraChord sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UltraChord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notey has 239 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Notey's written reviews are positive against 100% of UltraChord's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notey ships an update fortnightly, UltraChord every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notey versus UltraChord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteyUltraChord
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (239 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotey Inc.beau Kelsey

Customer experience

Notey

All ratings238 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.1%

UltraChord

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Notey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels freezing with mic setting screen open
  • Challenges not starting properly after restarting
  • Informational prompts disappearing too quickly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More song/level variety
  • Customizable curriculum and progress tracking
  • Expanded support for different instruments
  • Offline mode or downloadable content
  • Improved performance and stability

UltraChord

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Notey

Subscriptions8
  • Notey's World Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • One Free Month Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Six Month HalfOff Subscription6 Months trial$44.996 Months
  • One Year Half Off Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Six Month Subscription$69.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Notey's World Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Beatcoin 500$4.99
  • Beatcoin 1000$8.99
  • Beatcoin 2000$14.99
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  • Lifetime Access$139.99
1 purchases

UltraChord

Subscriptions1
  • UltraChord Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Notey free?
Notey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UltraChord free?
UltraChord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notey or UltraChord?
UltraChord is rated higher. Notey averages 4.4 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while UltraChord averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Notey or UltraChord have ads?
Neither Notey nor UltraChord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notey or UltraChord?
Notey ships an update fortnightly, and UltraChord every 6 days. Most recently, Notey was updated on October 24, 2026 and UltraChord on October 16, 2026.

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