# Flashnote Derby vs Note Teacher Lite

The clearest difference is price: Note Teacher Lite at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Note Teacher Lite also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 45 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flashnote Derby holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashnote Derby has 105 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Flashnote Derby's written reviews are positive against 50% of Note Teacher Lite's.

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Note Teacher Lite every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashnote Derby | Note Teacher Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-teacher-lite/id741950150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Bartolomeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/453126530) | [Roughsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/523039020) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashnote Derby

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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


### Note Teacher Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-teacher-lite/id741950150)

This app helps children learn music theory and note reading through interactive lessons and games. It uses real musical notation and cute characters to make learning engaging, covering basics from single notes to scales. A free version offers initial lessons, with more content available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Real musical notation, Interactive lessons and games, Cute characters and fun play modes, Progress tracking, Free play piano mode, Treble and Bass clef support, Solfege (Do Re Mi) option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashnote Derby free?

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

### Is Note Teacher Lite free?

Note Teacher Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Note Teacher Lite?

Flashnote Derby is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 3.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Note Teacher Lite averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Flashnote Derby or Note Teacher Lite have ads?

Neither Flashnote Derby nor Note Teacher Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Note Teacher Lite?

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Note Teacher Lite every 45 months. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on September 28, 2026 and Note Teacher Lite on September 21, 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.*