# Flashnote Derby vs Learn music

The clearest difference is price: Learn music at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Learn music also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Learn music is free to download; Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 up front. Learn music sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn music holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashnote Derby has 157 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Flashnote Derby's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learn music's.

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Learn music every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashnote Derby | Learn music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527/reviews) | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-music-rhythmic-village/id1351762757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Bartolomeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/453126530) | [Insignio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/799596690) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashnote Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Learn music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-music-rhythmic-village/id1351762757)

Learn the fundamentals of reading music and drum notation through engaging rhythm games. Interact with virtual characters and tap along to virtual or real percussion instruments. Track progress and unlock new levels and instruments.

**Highlights:** Learn drum notation, Improve rhythm skills, Tap to virtual percussion, Real-time feedback with microphone, Track progress and unlock levels, Play with friends and family, Kodaly & Takadimi method

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rhythmic Village: Home E.V50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rhythmic Village Game Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rhythmic Village: Home E.V40 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rhythmic Village: Home E.V30 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rhythmic Village: Home E.V20 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rhythmic Village: Home Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashnote Derby free?

Flashnote Derby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Learn music free?

Learn music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Learn music?

Learn music is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 4.1 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Learn music averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Flashnote Derby or Learn music have ads?

Neither Flashnote Derby nor Learn music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Learn music?

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Learn music every 2 months. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on November 10, 2026 and Learn music on November 2, 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.*