Comparison

My Little Note vs OtoMaster

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

Head to head
About

My Little Note

This app helps children learn to read musical notes. It supports connection with MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth for an interactive learning experience. Designed for young learners, it simplifies the process of musical notation.

Highlights
  • Learn musical notes
  • Interactive learning
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Designed for kids
Features
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Learn reading musical notes! I made this app for my 5-year daughter who has difficulty to read musical notes. This simple application let your kids to learn musical notes. You can use USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard to use this application.

About

OtoMaster

Features
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OtoMaster takes its name from the Japanese word “oto” (音), meaning “sound.” OtoMaster is a music training app that helps you practice note reading and ear training using note cards and an on-screen keyboard. See a note on the staff and answer on the keyboard. Listen to a note and identify its name and pitch. With simple exercises you can practice anytime, OtoMaster helps you build the basics of reading music and improve your ability to recognize notes by ear. 【Note Reading with the Keyboard】 Look at a note card and select the matching note on the on-screen keyboard. ・Treble clef ・Bass clef ・Random exercises across treble and bass clefs ・Sharps and flats ・Selectable note range ・10–60 second time settings You can display note names on the white keys as Do Re Mi or C D E. Even if you are new to reading music, you can practice at your own pace. Your score is based on correct answers, accuracy, and response speed. Review your best score and recent play history, and challenge yourself again and again. 【Ear Training】 Listen to a single note and first select its note name on the keyboard. Then choose the note card that matches the correct pitch. “You know it’s a C—but which C is it?” Practice identifying both note names and their pitches through repeated exercises. Exercises can also include sharps and flats. 【Practice Your Way】 ・Choose the note range for note-reading exercises ・Enable or disable sharps and flats ・Choose the time limit ・Choose the number of ear-training questions ・Display Do Re Mi or C D E on the keyboard ・Available in Japanese and English ・Tutorials for both note reading and ear training Read the notes. Answer on the keyboard. Train your ear. Keep practicing and become an OtoMaster!

Screenshots

My Little Note4 screens
OtoMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OtoMaster at Free against My Little Note's $1.99. My Little Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Little Note versus OtoMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Little NoteOtoMaster
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertokentokenHakutakuTech

In-app purchases

None

My Little Note

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OtoMaster

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is My Little Note free?
My Little Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OtoMaster free?
OtoMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Little Note or OtoMaster have ads?
OtoMaster shows ads; My Little Note does not.

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