Notes! vs Notevision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notes!
This flashcard app helps beginners learn note names on the bass and treble clef. Customize letter notation and practice specific notes. MIDI enabled for compatible devices.
- Learn bass and treble clef notes
- Customizable letter notation (CDEFGAB, CDEFAH, DoReMi)
- Practice specific notes
- MIDI enabled
- Toggle visual effects
- Portrait/landscape orientation support
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Over 99000 purchased! People love Notes because it's easy and it works. This basic flashcard app helps beginners learn the letter names for notes on the bass and treble clef ("F" on bass through to "G" on treble). Easily toggle between treble and bass clef by tapping the clef symbol. Letter notation can be set to any of these options: 1) C D E F G A B 2) C D E F G A H (used in Germany) 3) Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si (Solfège) Other Features: • Displays a random note on the musical staff and you tap the correct letter/key. • For MIDI savvy folk - this app is MIDI enabled! Use Apple Core MIDI compliant devices with the app. • Toggle the visual effects on/off by tapping the trophy icon. • Practice only specific notes (tap the gears icon to enter the Settings screen where you can disable all but the specific notes you want to practice). TIP: This app has slightly different functionality for portrait orientation vs. landscape orientation. To switch orientations: 1) make sure you have orientation lock off on your device, then 2) launch the app in portrait mode, then rotate your device to landscape mode. If it's not rotating for you, try toggling your lock orientation setting and try again. If you need help, contact us. For feedback or suggestions please contact us at http://visionsencoded.com. For intermediate learners, also try "Piano Notes! - Learn To Read Music."
Notevision
Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.
- Interactive sight-reading exercises
- MIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard input
- Adaptive difficulty levels
- Music theory lessons
- Interactive chord reference
- Progress tracking
- Songs and randomized practice
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Notevision is your essential tool for mastering sight reading and building real musical skill. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced technique, Notevision helps you learn faster and play with confidence. Why Musicians Choose Notevision: Interactive Sight-Reading Exercises • Targeted practice sessions that quickly sharpen accuracy, rhythm, and note recognition. Flexible Practice Options • Use a MIDI instrument, your device’s microphone, or the built-in on-screen keyboard. Adaptive Difficulty • Adjust challenge levels to match your skill and grow at your own pace. Music Theory Made Simple • Learn key signatures, accidentals, and rhythms—and explore the new key signature reference for quick lookups. Interactive Chord Reference • Browse essential chords with clear visuals and playback support. Chord Practice Mode • Reinforce chord recognition and harmonic understanding through guided exercises. Progress Tracking • Gain motivation from detailed insights that show your improvement over time. Songs & Randomized Practice • Combine structured lessons with curated songs and endlessly varied note patterns. Begin your musical journey with Notevision—learn smarter, play better, and build confidence every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Notevision at Free against Notes!'s $3.99. Notevision also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Notes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads 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
Notevision is free to download; Notes! costs $3.99 up front. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notes! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Notes!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Notevision's.
Notes! ships an update every 3 months, Notevision weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notes! | Notevision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.4K ratings) | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visions Encoded Inc. | Ryan Newsome |
Customer experience
Notes!
Notevision
User reviews
Notes!
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve note reading skills
- 💡 Customizable note practice
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Convenient for practice anywhere
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with settings screen
- 🐛 Issues with screen size and navigation
- 💡 Lacks progress tracking and scoring
- 💡 Limited note range and clef options
Notevision
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent Sight Reading Tutor
- 🚀 Improved Sight Reading Quickly
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 Helpful for Learning Notes
- 👍 Fantastic Tool
Room to improve
- 🐛 Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- 🐛 Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- 🐛 Incorrect Note Detection
- 🐛 Microphone Feature Not Working
- 🔒 Sneaky and Frustrating Premium Update
Bugs and requests
Notes!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Settings screen gets stuck
- Screen size issues on larger devices
- Incorrect note octave displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Add sharps, flats, and ledger lines
- Implement a game-like scoring system
- Allow switching between treble and bass clef
- Provide more comprehensive learning modes
Notevision
Reported bugs
4 issues- Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- Incorrect Note Detection
- Microphone Feature Not Working
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to Practice Chords and Chord Progressions
- Option to Practice Both Hands Playing at the Same Time
- Ability to Import MIDI Files
- Metronome and Rhythm Practice
- User Profiles to Track Individual Progress
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- More Songs and Lessons
- Ability to Set Custom Key Signatures
- Microphone Support for Real Instruments
In-app purchases
Notes!
No in-app purchases
Notevision
- Premium$3.99
Questions
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