Flashnote Derby vs Beroepe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashnote Derby
This app transforms music note learning into an engaging game for young musicians. It offers various ways to practice and play, with customizable drills to suit any student's level. Track progress and make learning fun, whether at home or in lessons.
- Gamified note recognition races
- Practice mode with no timer
- Play notes on instrument or MIDI
- On-screen piano keyboard input
- Customizable clefs and note ranges
- Multiple engaging themes
- Teacher tools for assignments and progress tracking
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Flashnote Derby is a fun, effective way for kids to learn to read music through fast-paced note flashcard games. Perfect for piano, guitar, band, orchestra, and general music students, this teacher-created app turns note recognition into an engaging game that works equally well at home or in music lessons. ———— Learn to Read Music — Fast Each race is a fast-paced challenge: identify notes correctly as you learn to read music faster and speed your horse toward the finish line. Missed or slow answers allow the other horse to catch up. After each round, students can review the notes they missed— turning every race into a meaningful learning opportunity. ———— New! Practice Mode (No Timer, No Stress) Students can now choose a relaxed 'practice mode' with unlimited time for each note. Perfect for beginners, this mode builds accuracy and confidence before racing competitively. ———— Multiple Ways to Answer Players can answer flashcards in a variety of ways: • Play the note on any instrument. Flashnote Derby listens and recognizes what you play (including transposing instruments). • Use a MIDI instrument • Tap on-screen letter names • Or play notes on the on-screen piano keyboard ———— Fully Customizable for Any Student Tailor each drill to match your student’s level: • Treble, bass, alto, or tenor clef • Select specific note ranges or individual notes • Add sharps, flats, or full key signatures • Adjust time limits (or remove them entirely in Practice Mode) • Expand difficulty all the way up to five-and-a-half ledger lines above and below the staff. As skills grow, you can increase the challenge. Higher difficulty earns higher scores—keeping students motivated. ———— Multiple themes keep practice fresh In addition to the classic horse race, students can take flight with the whimsical Pretty Pegasus course, blast through an arcade-style space challenge in Ecliptic Encounter, or switch to the seasonal Reindeer Race during the holidays. ———— Built for Teachers, Loved by Students Flashnote Derby is designed to fit easily into lessons: • Quick to set up and perfect for a 1–2 minute warm-up • Send homework assignments directly to students • Track progress automatically • See which notes need more review Teachers see real improvement. Students stay engaged. Parents appreciate the progress. ———— Why Flashnote Derby Works Many students struggle because drilling note names feels boring and difficult. Flashnote Derby turns this essential skill into a game—one they’ll want to keep playing. A little daily practice adds up quickly, and students learn to read music with confidence. ———— Get on the road to confident music reading today! Download Flashnote Derby and help your young musician master notes with joy—not frustration.
Beroepe
This app introduces children to various professions through interactive puzzles. It helps kids identify and understand the roles of 80 different jobs in a fun and engaging way, suitable for independent play or parent-child interaction.
- Learn about 80 different professions
- Interactive puzzle-based learning
- Understand community roles
- User-friendly interface
- Suitable for ages 2+
- Independent play possible
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Hierdie toepassing leer kinders meer oor die wêreld van werk asook om verskillende beroepe te identifiseer en te verstaan. As jou kind op die ouderdom is waar hy of sy gedurig gesels oor sy droom werk van eendag is hierdie die perfekte toepassing om hom bloot te stel aan die verskillende beroepe daar buite. So klein soos die kinders is, is hulle verbeelding groot en hulle fantasie-beroep verskil daagliks. Met hierdie toepassing leer jou kind op ‘n speel-speel manier oor verskillende beroepe. Daar is 80 verskillende beroepe waaran jou kind lag-lag, kan leer, identifiseer en verstaan. Elke beroep word deur die toepassing uitgebeeld as ‘n legkaart, sodra die legkaart aan makaar gesit is, verskyn die naam van die beroep en daar word ‘n kort beskrywing gegee. Op hierdie manier leer jou kind nie net 80 verskillende beroepe nie, maar ook oor die rolspelers in die gemeenskap en wat hulle doel is, byvoorbeeld: ‘n brandweerman blis vure, so wanneer daar ‘n vuur is moet ons die brandweerman bel. Van die beroepe op die toepassing is: *Dokter *Brandweerman *Polisieman *Verpleegster *Veearts en nog vele meer. Die toepassing is gebruikersvriendlik en kinders 2 jaar en ouer kan dit geniet en verstaan sonder toesig. Dit is ook die perfekte geleentheid om saam met jou kind deur die verkillende broepe te werk en uit te vind wat sy gunsteling is soos daar meer beroepe ontdek word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashnote Derby at 71% against Beroepe's 0%. Flashnote Derby also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 37 months) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). Beroepe's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On 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
Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 and Beroepe $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Beroepe every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashnote Derby | Beroepe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Bartolomeo | SMART GECKO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
Customer experience
Flashnote Derby
Beroepe
Bugs and requests
Flashnote Derby
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- White screen on startup that auto-closes
- Note recognition fails, particularly for E note
- Low instrument octave recognition issues
- Data and student names lost after updates
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- Settings menu disappears or becomes inaccessible
- Speed selection buttons unresponsive
- Email preset sending feature non-functional
- Password reset system broken
- Master device cloning feature not working
- Audio detection marks answers before notes are played
- Incorrect display scaling on iPad and tablets
- Slider controls difficult to use on mobile devices
- App incompatible with Safari and some browsers
- Family sharing not recognized despite being enabled
Requested features
16 requests- Restore previous speed options (Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop)
- Option to customize number of test notes (return 10/20 options)
- Remove or tone down negative feedback sounds
- Add more theme options (animals, seasonal themes)
- Untimed mode without racing element
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- Two-octave keyboard display for better note differentiation
- Support for sharps and flats
- Alto and tenor clef options
- Female jockey character option
- Combined treble and bass clef exercises
- Better search visibility in app stores
- Family sharing support improvements
- External audio interface compatibility
- Improved mobile responsiveness for sliders and controls
- Better instructional videos with audio/visual note examples
- Personalized high scores for multiple users
Beroepe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashnote Derby
No in-app purchases
Beroepe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashnote Derby free?
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Do Flashnote Derby or Beroepe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Beroepe?
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