Comparison

E vs Notey

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

Head to head
About

E

Learn acoustic guitar basics and chords with interactive lessons. Progress from fundamental techniques to playing full songs, even if you have no prior musical experience. Features hands-free practice with auto-scrolling tablatures.

Highlights
  • 12 original lessons
  • Theory, explanations, tablatures, and video
  • Auto-scrolling tablature
  • No prior musical knowledge required
  • Hands-free practice
  • Learn chords and fingerings
Features
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Play and understand the basics of acoustic guitar chords and fingerings in less than two months! - No musical knowledge is required to use this app - Includes 12 original lessons of increasing difficulty: theory, explanations, tablatures and video for each lesson - Auto-scrolling tablature (hands-free practice) - Lesson 1: Take your Guitar - How to hold your guitar - Notes on the neck, tuning - Reading tablatures: Boogie in E - Lesson 2: Arpeggios - Right hand fingering - Simple arpeggios with bass note melody - Lesson 3: What is a chord? - Play E minor and A minor chords - Fingering - Chord charts - Lesson 4: Play with a pick - The C major chord - Downstrokes and upstrokes picking - Lesson 5: The Folk rhythm - The G major chord - From C → G, and addition of notes to chords - Hammer-on - Lesson 6: Three beats rhythm - The D major chord - Progression: G → D → Am → C - Lesson 7: Chords arpeggios - The D minor chord - Thumb plays the root note of the chord - Lesson 8: Palm mute - The E major and A major chords - Back and forth playing - Mute sound with your palm - Lesson 9: Minor barred chords - Learning notes on the neck - The A and E minor barred positions - Swing rhythm - Lesson 10: Country Club - The E major barred position - Add a 7th note to your chords - Lesson 11: The C barred chord - The A major barred positions - Variation on the D chord - The C9 chord - Lesson 12: 12-bar Blues (in E) - Classic acoustic shuffle - A more organic shuffle feel - A groovy, more rhythmic blues - Apply chords, rhythm and simple embellishments Enjoy this app!

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

Screenshots

E4 screens
Notey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E at 5.0 against Notey's 4.4. E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Notey's advantage is ratings volume (246 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notey has 246 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of E's written reviews are positive against 85% of Notey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 2 months, Notey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
E versus Notey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENotey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (246 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PalmerioNotey Inc.

Customer experience

E

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notey

All ratings246 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

E

One-time1
  • Unlock All Lessons$3.99
10 purchases

Notey

Subscriptions7
  • 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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  • 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-time3
  • Beatcoin 500$4.99
  • Beatcoin 1000$8.99
  • Lifetime Access$139.99

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notey free?
Notey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E or Notey?
E is rated higher. E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notey averages 4.4 from 246 ratings.
Do E or Notey have ads?
Neither E nor Notey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or Notey?
E ships an update every 2 months, and Notey fortnightly. Most recently, E was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notey on November 11, 2026.

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