Comparison

Right Note vs tuneUp Lite

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

Head to head
About

Right Note

This educational app helps musicians develop their ear for intervals, pitch, and melody. It offers customizable exercises, microphone recognition for playing along with an instrument, and detailed feedback on mistakes.

Highlights
  • Interval recognition
  • Pitch recognition
  • Melody recognition
  • Microphone recognition
  • Customizable settings
  • Learn from mistakes
  • Intervals in context
Features
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6.99$ -> FREE FOR EVER. Get it and spread the word. From: Marcin (the developer) >>> Hi everyone. The new iOS 11 is coming soon but sadly Right Note is beyond updating to run on it :( The good news is that for the last months of its life I decided to give it out free :) It's an educational app and a lot of musicians found it very helpful so it's best for as much people to have a go with it instead of just "killing" it. If you will want to use it after the release of iOS 11 you have to save some device with an older iOS. And if you like the app and would have gladly bought it for the full price but cant (as it's free) you can check out my other apps: "Tangled FX" photo effect and "BaM Video Delay" sports app. Thanks to all of you and have fun with Right Note. >>> ON-OFF switch not working ? There is a small compatibility glitch with iOS 10 but there is a workaround: - first TAP the switch to the state you want - then DRAG the switch by the knob to the opposite state Although the second step is counterintuitive this makes the TAP to get through the iOS to the app. [Old description] @ Try out new "Intervals in Context" @ Now with microphone recognition - play with your instrument @ Right Note - An ear training app for learning Interval, Pitch and Melody recognition REVIEW BY Lhp1: @@@@@ The best ear training app so far I used to say that I would never spend more than 10 bucks with an app, but after trying the lite version I had to get this one. I love it, good job. Featured in US "What's Hot" WHAT CRITICS SAY: [www.notreble.com] I found Right Note to be worth a special mention, primarily due to the inclusion of the microphone This is what really counts here: the ability to develop your relative pitch and use it in context on your instrument [iosmusician.blogspot.com] This feature {microphone recognition} is what sets the app apart from all the rest, especially in Melody mode Right Note helps you develop that 'sixth sense,' or 'instinct,' needed to figure out what note is where, with out even thinking about it Brilliant 5/5 WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT RIGHT NOTE ? @ Microphone recognition now you can play using your own instrument @ Your not just answering questions before each lesson you can train hearing given intervals with random root and notes in different octaves to get the feel @ You learn from your mistakes after a mistake you can analyze the right and wrong answer instead of just moving to the next question @ Melody dictation intervals and pitch is a good practice but your main goal is melody recognition @ Intervals in context so you know your intervals but can't hear them in a melody? Try out this exercise to bridge the gap @ Highly customizable a wide range of settings and options giving you the much needed freedom outside the given lessons KEY FEATURES: - Four exercise modes: Interval, Interval in context, Pitch and Melody - Highly customizable settings - Note range from C1 to C8 - Lessons for all modes, from beginner to expert - Learn from your mistakes: retry all you want or use the show answer option - Train listening to random intervals and pitch to get the feel - Choose between controllers for a different approach: pads, full keyboard, "octave" keyboard - Easily scrollable keyboard with a visual scrollbar showing the full keyboard - Music notation - choose between American or European notation and shift octave numbers - Bonus virtual piano MICROPHONE: - New way to answer instead of using GUI controls - Great to get the feel of a live instrument - Detects wide range of notes - from C1 to even C8 - Octave equivalence option - Tested on pianos, guitars, flute, harmonica and other - If you plug in a mic you can still use the built-in speaker

About

tuneUp Lite

Sharpen your musical ear with this engaging game that tests your ability to identify sharp or flat pitches. Progress through difficulty levels and compete globally. Unlock additional instrument sound packs through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Pitch identification game
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Multiple instrument sound packs
  • Ear training for musicians
Features
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Improve your ear for tuning and general intonation. Ranges from easy to expert, compete with people across the world! Pro version includes all sample packs. :::HOW TO PLAY::: The game is simple: Press the "1" button to play a pitch. Press the "2" to play the same pitch, slightly out of tune. If the "2" pitch is sharp (higher), press the sharp button. If the "2" pitch is flat (lower), press lower. Be careful, three lives only! Of course, if you have a great score and would like to keep going, you will have the opportunity to purchase one more life. -------------- Tuning is a very important skill, and working with tuneUp will improve your ear training skills. Through GameCenter, TuneUp tracks best scores. See if you can top one of the leaderboards! TuneUp gives you piano samples for free, and guitar, flute, and marimba through in-app purchase. So often on tv contest shows, a judge will say a performance was flat or sharp, but often incorrectly! With tuneUp, you will know better, and can become a better singer, guitar tuner, and improve your general musicianship. See the support site at http://www.tuneupapp.co/ with any questions or concerns.

Screenshots

Right Note4 screens
tuneUp Lite1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Right Note at none against tuneUp Lite's 5. Right Note also leads on iOS requirement (3.1 vs 12.0). tuneUp Lite's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. tuneUp Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Right Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Right Note against 4.6 for tuneUp Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Right Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of tuneUp Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Right Note ships an update every 2 months, tuneUp Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Right Note versus tuneUp Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRight NotetuneUp Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings) — better4.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange QubeH Calvin Flegal

Customer experience

Right Note

All ratings39 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%

tuneUp Lite

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Right Note

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Does not work with iOS 11
  • Does not play through headphones
  • Doesn't replay original pitch when wrong in pitch trainer

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Add chord recognition
  • Add chord progression recognition
  • Add harmonic dictation
  • Add rhythmic dictation
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  • Add guitar fretboard layout
  • Improve sound quality of piano
  • Add more exercises
  • Add more languages
  • Add a listening mode
  • Improve interface (larger buttons)
  • Add sight reading trainer
  • Add ability to hear 'do' at start of melody tests
  • Make it clear how stats are calculated
  • Add visual guitar neck instead of piano

tuneUp Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Right Note

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

tuneUp Lite

One-time5
  • 3 More Lives$0.99
  • Flute Sample Pack$0.99
  • Acoustic Guitar Pack$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Marimba Sample Pack$0.99
  • Complete Sample Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Right Note free?
Right Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tuneUp Lite free?
tuneUp Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Right Note or tuneUp Lite?
Right Note is rated higher. Right Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while tuneUp Lite averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Right Note or tuneUp Lite have ads?
Neither Right Note nor tuneUp Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Right Note or tuneUp Lite?
Right Note ships an update every 2 months, and tuneUp Lite every 4 months. Most recently, Right Note was updated on October 21, 2026 and tuneUp Lite on October 10, 2026.

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