# Flashnote Derby vs Notes Tutor

The clearest difference is price: Notes Tutor at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Notes Tutor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (105 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Notes Tutor is free to download; Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 up front. Notes Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes Tutor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashnote Derby has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Notes Tutor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashnote Derby | Notes Tutor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-tutor/id1500860588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Bartolomeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/453126530) | [NKDL vGmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451456538) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashnote Derby

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Notes Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-tutor/id1500860588)

Learn to read sheet music and improve sight-reading with a fun, timed game. Practice treble and bass clefs, and chords. Challenge friends in a competitive two-player mode.

**Highlights:** Sheet music reading practice, Sight-reading skill development, Timed identification games, Treble and bass clef practice, Chord identification, Two-player competitive mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Tutor Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashnote Derby free?

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

### Is Notes Tutor free?

Notes Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Notes Tutor?

Notes Tutor is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 3.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Notes Tutor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flashnote Derby or Notes Tutor have ads?

Neither Flashnote Derby nor Notes Tutor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Notes Tutor?

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Notes Tutor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on October 6, 2026 and Notes Tutor on September 17, 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.*