Comparison

Flashnote Derby vs Music Unveiled

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

Music Unveiled

Learn to compose, improvise, play by ear, and sight-read music with interactive video lessons, practice tracks, and instructor feedback. This online course offers a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional piano lessons, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Interactive video lessons
  • Play-along practice tracks
  • Printable and digital sheet music
  • Personalized instructor feedback
  • Community support forums
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Online piano course to learn how to compose, improvise, play by ear and sight read! Unlike any other piano lessons! Move your skills into the 99th percentile. Our courses have step-by-step assignments with teaching videos and play-along practice tracks. Printable PDFs of music are included or open to view on your device. Included access to our instructors for personalized feedback! Join our communities to share and receive support. Our online course is far more affordable than traditional in-person lessons. Learners can go as fast as their motivation drives them. Students aren’t held back at all waiting for their next lesson! Installing the app is free of charge. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of Music Unveiled is free of charge. Should you use Music Unveiled to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Flashnote Derby4 screens
Music Unveiled3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Music Unveiled at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Music Unveiled also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Music Unveiled is free to download; Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 up front. Music Unveiled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $60.00 per month. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Music Unveiled holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashnote Derby has 149 ratings behind it against 20, 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 100% of Music Unveiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Music Unveiled every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flashnote Derby versus Music Unveiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashnote DerbyMusic Unveiled
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (149 ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke BartolomeoMusic Unveiled, Inc

Customer experience

Flashnote Derby

All ratings105 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.7%

Music Unveiled

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Music Unveiled

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashnote Derby

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Music Unveiled

Subscriptions2
  • 1 MONTH Membership7 Days trial$60.001 Month
  • 6 MONTH Membership7 Days trial$300.006 Months

Questions

Is Flashnote Derby free?
Flashnote Derby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Music Unveiled free?
Music Unveiled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Music Unveiled?
Music Unveiled is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 4.0 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Music Unveiled averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Flashnote Derby or Music Unveiled have ads?
Music Unveiled shows ads; Flashnote Derby does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Music Unveiled?
Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Music Unveiled every 4 months. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on October 29, 2026 and Music Unveiled on October 17, 2026.

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