Comparison

Flashnote Derby vs Cedartale

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

Cedartale

Features
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Every parent wants to be a great storyteller. Cedartale makes them one — with AI that helps you craft the story and your own voice that tells it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record your voice. A short sample of you reading aloud is all it takes. Stays private — only used to render stories on your account. 2. AI helps you craft the story. Pick from a library of templates, describe a topic, or let us suggest something tuned to your child's age and interests. The AI expands what you're able to offer — more themes, deeper knowledge, richer vocabulary than any one parent can improvise alone. 3. Hit play. Renders in about a minute. Your child hears it in your voice — personalized, warm, and all theirs. AUDIO PICTURE BOOKS Turn any story into an illustrated picture book. AI generates artwork for each scene, synchronized to your voice. Choose an art style, upload a photo of your child as inspiration, and add background music from our library. Your child can listen screen-free or follow along page by page. Print it as a keepsake or share it as a gift. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Most parents tell the same handful of stories on repeat — or give up and hand over the tablet. Cedartale gives you the range you've never had: deeper knowledge, broader themes, richer vocabulary. Science, adventure, heritage, wonder. All in your voice. All with pictures too. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • Your voice stays on your account. We never share it, sell it, or use it to train models. • You consent explicitly when you record, and you can delete your voice at any time. • No third-party advertising. No tracking across other apps or websites. • Children are listeners, not users. We do not create accounts for kids. LANGUAGES English and Mandarin Chinese. Bilingual families welcome — record once, tell stories in either language. SUBSCRIPTION Cedartale is a monthly subscription with story credits that refresh each month. Plans, pricing, and credit allowances are shown in-app before purchase. Manage or cancel any time in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Cedartale uses AI to write and narrate stories, and to generate illustrations for picture books. Audio and images are generated, not live-recorded. We apply content moderation before audio and image generation so only content that's safe for your child will be created. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cedartale.app/privacy

Screenshots

Flashnote Derby4 screens
Cedartale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cedartale at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Cedartale also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). 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

Cedartale is free to download; Flashnote Derby costs $4.99 up front. Cedartale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flashnote Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Cedartale every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Flashnote Derby versus Cedartale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashnote DerbyCedartale
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke BartolomeoArky Yang

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

Cedartale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashnote Derby

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cedartale

Subscriptions3
  • Starter1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Family$9.991 Month
  • Max$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Flashnote Derby free?
Flashnote Derby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cedartale free?
Cedartale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flashnote Derby or Cedartale have ads?
Neither Flashnote Derby nor Cedartale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Cedartale?
Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Cedartale every 3 days. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cedartale on September 15, 2026.

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