# Flashnote Derby vs ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashnote Derby at 69% against ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1's 24%. Flashnote Derby also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 and ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 $7.99 up front. ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashnote Derby holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashnote Derby has 146 ratings behind it against 13, 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 24% of ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1's.

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashnote Derby | ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-aural-trainer-grades-1-5/id491907493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#94** |
| Size | 110 MB | 409 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) | [The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491902885) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashnote Derby

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-aural-trainer-grades-1-5/id491907493)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Develop your music listening skills with interactive challenges designed for ABRSM aural tests. Practice pulse, memory, sight-singing, and musical elements. Track your progress and improve accuracy with self-review tools.

**Highlights:** Interactive aural challenges, Pulse and metre practice, Musical memory exercises, Sight-singing development, Identify musical features, Progress tracking, Self-review tools

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashnote Derby free?

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

### Is ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 free?

ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1?

Flashnote Derby is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 4.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Flashnote Derby or ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 have ads?

Neither Flashnote Derby nor ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1?

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 every 4 months. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on October 24, 2026 and ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flashnote Derby or ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1?

Flashnote Derby currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and ABRSM Aural Trainer Grades 1 at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*