# Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer vs Solo

The clearest difference is price: Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer at $3.99 against Solo's $17.99. Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Solo's advantage is ratings volume (657 vs 125) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.6). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer costs $3.99 and Solo $17.99 up front. Solo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer against 4.7 for Solo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solo has 657 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Solo's.

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer ships an update fortnightly, Solo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer | Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-sight-reading-trainer/id396302174/reviews)** | [4.7 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **657** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | #188 |
| Size | 46 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rolfs Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/376191908) | [Trio Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537057701) |

## What reviewers say

### Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-sight-reading-trainer/id396302174)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Master rhythmic accuracy with instant feedback and graduated levels. Practice diverse rhythms, from beginner to professional, with customizable exercises and multiple input methods. Improve your musicality faster than traditional practice.

**Highlights:** Instant feedback on timing accuracy, Graduated levels from beginner to professional, Diverse exercises with common and rare rhythms, Thousands of random and fixed exercises, Rhythm editor for customization, Practice and test modes, Microphone and MIDI input support

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving rhythm and timing
- 🚀 Customizable with many features
- 💡 Allows creating custom exercises
- 👍 Great for beginners and advanced musicians
- 👍 Provides accurate feedback on timing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with MIDI support
- 👎 Navigation and interface could be improved
- 👎 Lack of ability to review previous practice exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when tapping the 'i' button for info
- Metronome beep timing not intuitive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to practice on headphones
- Increase size of tapping area
- Add more options for time signatures beyond even meters
- Implement side-scrolling mode for sight-reading practice
- Allow creating longer, multi-measure exercises


### Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Master your guitar fretboard with this interactive trainer. Learn note names, intervals, chord changes, and scales through guided exercises. Designed by professional guitarists, it offers customizable workouts for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fretboard visualization, Note name trainer, Interval shape memorization, Chord change outlining, Scale practice, Interactive fretboards, Customizable workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Tunings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Chord Progressions | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent practice tool
- 👍 Helps improve fretboard knowledge
- 👍 Versatile and configurable
- 👍 Detailed video tutorials
- 👍 Accurate note detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note detection issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Unintuitive for beginners
- 🐛 Limited functionality for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when launching the app
- Inconsistent note detection
- Inability to save progress or settings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom chord progressions
- Integrate metronome functionality
- Provide visual representation of intervals on staff
- Add option to practice natural notes only
- Implement option to hear chord tones in the background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer free?

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solo free?

Solo costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer or Solo?

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer is rated higher. Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Solo averages 4.7 from 657 ratings.

### Do Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer or Solo have ads?

Neither Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer nor Solo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer or Solo?

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer ships an update fortnightly, and Solo monthly. Most recently, Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solo on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer or Solo?

Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Solo at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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