Comparison

Flashnote Derby vs Learn Music Notes Piano

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Learn Music Notes Piano

Learn musical notes through interactive flashcards and games. Practice with a virtual keyboard or your own instrument, and play simple melodies. Earn rewards and track your progress to build music skills.

Highlights
  • Note recognition flashcards and games
  • Virtual piano keyboard
  • Play simple melodies
  • Sticker rewards system
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Supports various instruments via microphone
Features
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Learn music notes with fun piano games and interactive flashcards! Practice note recognition, train your ear, and build essential music theory skills step by step. Play simple melodies like “Happy Birthday” or “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” while learning how music works. Improve your music skills even if you don't have your own instrument! Challenge yourself, stay motivated, and collect fun stickers as you progress. Perfect for kids, beginners, parents, and music teachers who want an easy and engaging way to learn piano and music notes. Learning music notes can feel confusing at first — but it doesn’t have to. Learn Music Notes Piano helps you recognize notes in a simple, friendly way, with short activities that make learning feel like a game. Learn Through Play • Learn musical notes quickly with flashcards and challenges • Practice on a piano-style keyboard or your own instrument • Hear real piano sounds to connect notes with their names • Collect stickers and get rewarded with a smiling kitten See Progress & Stay Motivated • Session summaries and statistics help track improvement • Set daily goals and get practice reminders • Discover which notes need more practice Parents and teachers stay in control, kids stay motivated. Helpful for Music Teachers - a great companion for lessons and homework: • Faster note recognition • Better connection between staff and keyboard • More confident students Meaningful Screen Time. Instead of mindless scrolling, the app offers focused, educational play: • Learn real musical skills • Stay engaged with short, clear exercises • Feel proud of progress and achievements Learn at Your Own Pace Start with simple lessons and practice line and space notes. When you’re ready, expand your learning with games and melodies. Don’t know the answer? Just swipe the flashcard or tap Reveal to learn the correct note name — no pressure, no stress. *********** Key Features: • Flashcards, games, and simple melodies • Note Runs: read short 2-4 note sequences, many cut from real melodies • Piano keyboard, note buttons, microphone, and MIDI input* *The app works with your voice or real instruments like piano, guitar, violin, or harp. Adjust the microphone's sensitivity to filter out background noise. • Treble, Bass, and Grand Staff • Right hand / left hand / both hands practice • Different music scales (with sharps or flats) • Stats showing which notes need more work • Colorful visuals and kid-friendly rewards Customizable & Kid-Friendly: • Auto-Scroll Keyboard • One-Octave Mode • Different note names: CDEFGABC / CDEFGAHC / Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do / ハ ニ ホ ヘ ト イ ロ • Note transposition for microphone input • Microphone sensitivity • Colorful or classic notes and keyboards • Adjustable keyboard and button sizes • Optional hints and visual helpers • Cat reactions on/off Learn Music Notes Piano turns phone time into quality learning time. Start learning musical notes today — simply, playfully, and with confidence. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flashnote Derby4 screens
Learn Music Notes Piano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Music Notes Piano at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Learn Music Notes Piano also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 58%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Learn Music Notes Piano is free to download; Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 up front. Learn Music Notes Piano sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Music Notes Piano holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Music Notes Piano has 5.4K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Flashnote Derby's written reviews are positive against 58% of Learn Music Notes Piano's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Learn Music Notes Piano every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flashnote Derby versus Learn Music Notes Piano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashnote DerbyLearn Music Notes Piano
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (105 ratings)4.4 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1055.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke Bartolomeomichal bojanowicz

Customer experience

Flashnote Derby

All ratings105 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative23.3%

Learn Music Notes Piano

All ratings5,417 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral12.4%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Flashnote Derby

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging gamified learning experience with racing themes
  • 🎵 Effective tool for learning note reading and music literacy
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and visual designs
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable settings for notes, speed, and difficulty
  • 👨‍🏫 Teacher-friendly features with student tracking and presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezing issues
  • 🔊 Harsh negative feedback sounds (booing) discourages learners
  • 🎵 Inaccurate note detection, especially for E note and lower instruments
  • 📱 Poor mobile responsiveness and slider controls on phones
  • ⚠️ Data loss after updates without warning

Learn Music Notes Piano

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable settings
  • 🎓 Helpful for learning notes
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited note range options
  • 🙄 Annoying ads
  • 🤔 Confusing note selection

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

Learn Music Notes Piano

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect note recognition
  • Landscape mode issues
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game modes and challenges
  • Save user settings and progress
  • Improve microphone accuracy
  • Expand note range options

In-app purchases

None

Flashnote Derby

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Music Notes Piano

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Flashnote Derby free?
Flashnote Derby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Music Notes Piano free?
Learn Music Notes Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Learn Music Notes Piano?
Learn Music Notes Piano is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 3.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Learn Music Notes Piano averages 4.4 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Flashnote Derby or Learn Music Notes Piano have ads?
Neither Flashnote Derby nor Learn Music Notes Piano shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Learn Music Notes Piano?
Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Learn Music Notes Piano every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on September 23, 2026 and Learn Music Notes Piano on September 22, 2026.

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