# EarTester vs Music Flashcards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Music Flashcards at 73% against EarTester's 16%. Music Flashcards also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). EarTester's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarTester sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Music Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Flashcards holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Flashcards has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of EarTester's written reviews are positive against 73% of Music Flashcards's.

EarTester ships an update every 4 months, Music Flashcards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarTester | Music Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eartester/id310064367/reviews) | **[3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-flashcards-blue-note/id310962073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoGame Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/285831223) | [Cornel Borcean](https://appshunter.io/developer/310962076) |

## What reviewers say

### EarTester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eartester/id310064367)

This app helps you practice and maintain your ear training skills. It automatically replays incorrect interval guesses and displays them in music notation, using high-quality audio samples. It's designed to gauge your progress and keep your musical abilities sharp.

**Highlights:** Interval ear training, Automatic replay of wrong guesses, Display intervals in music notation, High-quality audio samples, Progress tracking, Skill level evaluation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session Control | $0.99 | one-time |
| Interval Songs | $0.99 | one-time |


### Music Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-flashcards-blue-note/id310962073)

Master music note recognition with randomized repetition. Progress through levels, focusing on one set of notes at a time. The app helps you identify notes and reinforces missed ones until mastered.

**Highlights:** Learn notes one set at a time, Randomized repetition for memorization, Treble and bass clef support, Progressive level system, Score tracking and missed note repetition, Manual level selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning notes
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Helps with sight-reading
- 👍 Progressive learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Purchase re-prompt
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Not for young children
- 🐛 Boring for kids
- 🐛 Inconsistent note accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps prompting to upgrade/restore purchase
- Cannot restore purchase
- Loops with parental question
- Crashes when swapping screen
- Bass clef screen broken

**Requested features**

- Add guitar note section
- Optimization for newer devices
- Better UI for newer devices
- Option to change note color (black)
- Key signature flashcards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarTester free?

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

### Is Music Flashcards free?

Music Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EarTester or Music Flashcards?

Music Flashcards is rated higher. EarTester averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Music Flashcards averages 3.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do EarTester or Music Flashcards have ads?

Neither EarTester nor Music Flashcards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarTester or Music Flashcards?

EarTester ships an update every 4 months, and Music Flashcards every 2 months. Most recently, EarTester was updated on October 10, 2026 and Music Flashcards on October 17, 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.*