# Flashnote Derby vs Notevision

The clearest difference is price: Notevision at Free against Flashnote Derby's $4.99. Notevision also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Flashnote Derby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 105, 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 89% of Notevision's.

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, Notevision weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashnote Derby | Notevision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Bartolomeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/453126530) | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashnote Derby

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Notevision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416)

Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Interactive sight-reading exercises, MIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard input, Adaptive difficulty levels, Music theory lessons, Interactive chord reference, Progress tracking, Songs and randomized practice

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent Sight Reading Tutor
- 🚀 Improved Sight Reading Quickly
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 Helpful for Learning Notes
- 👍 Fantastic Tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- 🐛 Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- 🐛 Incorrect Note Detection
- 🐛 Microphone Feature Not Working
- 🔒 Sneaky and Frustrating Premium Update

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- Incorrect Note Detection
- Microphone Feature Not Working

**Requested features**

- Ability to Practice Chords and Chord Progressions
- Option to Practice Both Hands Playing at the Same Time
- Ability to Import MIDI Files
- Metronome and Rhythm Practice
- User Profiles to Track Individual Progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashnote Derby free?

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

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashnote Derby or Notevision?

Notevision is rated higher. Flashnote Derby averages 3.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Notevision averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Flashnote Derby or Notevision have ads?

Neither Flashnote Derby nor Notevision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashnote Derby or Notevision?

Flashnote Derby ships an update every 6 months, and Notevision weekly. Most recently, Flashnote Derby was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notevision on September 22, 2026.

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