# E vs Notey

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Notey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-folk-learn-guitar/id401545999/reviews)** | [4.4 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notey-learn-guitar/id1667721678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Palmerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/348861875) | [Notey Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636072166) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-folk-learn-guitar/id401545999)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Lessons | $3.99 | one-time |


### Notey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notey-learn-guitar/id1667721678)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notey's World Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Free Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Year Half Off Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Six Month Subscription | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Notey's World Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Beatcoin 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beatcoin 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn guitar
- 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
- 🎮 Gamified learning experience
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners and intermediates
- 🎸 Works with real guitar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 🔧 Compatibility problems on certain devices
- 🎚️ Sensitivity and accuracy issues with guitar input

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*