Comparison

BBC Music Magazine vs Flute Note Chart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BBC Music Magazine

Access every page of the world's best-selling classical music magazine. Enjoy interviews, features, news, and opinions from the classical music world. Listen to complete musical works and read in-depth reviews of over 100 recordings.

Highlights
  • Full magazine content
  • Artist interviews
  • Classical music news
  • Audio recordings
  • Record reviews
  • Subscription options
Features
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Every single page of the world's best-selling classical music magazine is included in our app. BBC Music Magazine is a must-read for anyone with a passion for classical music. Every issue brings the world of classical music to life, from interviews with the greatest artists and features on fascinating subjects, to all the latest news and opinions from around the music world. Plus, listen to a selection of complete works performed by BBC ensembles, BBC New Generations Artists and other internationally acclaimed musicians each month. They play in the app for a seamless listening experience. There are also reviews of over 100 recordings, from symphonies and operas to big concertos by great composers from Bach to Vivaldi, each one rated by the finest writers in the business. BBC Music Magazine is the ultimate choice for classical music connoisseurs and new enthusiasts alike. Now available on your iPad, there’s never been a better time to read BBC Music Magazine! Subscriptions and Single Issues Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like more information or support please visit our App support page https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/ Our Media Ltd Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/ https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/website-terms-and-conditions/

About

Flute Note Chart

Features
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Handy note chart that lets you learn all the notes very easily. You can choose the type of the flute for the better reference. Includes the altissimo fingerings. From the creators the revolutionary ear training platform, the "... by Ear" series. Multiple instruments available, check out developer's profile for more.

Screenshots

BBC Music Magazine4 screens
Flute Note Chart2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BBC Music Magazine at Free against Flute Note Chart's $8.99. BBC Music Magazine also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months). Flute Note Chart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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

BBC Music Magazine is free to download; Flute Note Chart costs $8.99 up front. BBC Music Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flute Note Chart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBC Music Magazine ships an update every 2 months, Flute Note Chart every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BBC Music Magazine versus Flute Note Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBC Music MagazineFlute Note Chart
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.3 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedOleg Sokolov

Bugs and requests

BBC Music Magazine

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on page turns
  • Pages fail to load properly
  • Swipe navigation not working
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Login authentication failures
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  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Issues with back issue access on iPad
  • Cover CD music files missing from older editions
  • App freezes when accessing screen saver mode
  • Download stuck at 0%
  • App crashes when new issues become available
  • Blank screen with VoiceOver enabled
  • Pages reload every 10 seconds
  • Inconsistent subscription recognition

Requested features

11 requests
  • Return to original magazine format/digitized print version
  • Continuous CD music playback (auto-play all tracks)
  • Search function for articles and reviews
  • Dark mode support
  • Improved VoiceOver and accessibility features
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  • Responsive design for different screen sizes
  • Article view capability (like Condé Nast publications)
  • Free access for print subscribers
  • Offline music playback capability
  • Better text scaling and zoom functionality
  • Special edition releases

Flute Note Chart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

BBC Music Magazine

Subscriptions6
  • BBC Music Magazine$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$25.996 Months
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  • Discounted Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription Bundle$54.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$54.991 Year
One-time7
  • February 2013$4.99
  • June 2013$4.99
  • September 2013$4.99
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  • Issue 401$6.99
  • September 2025$6.99
  • February 2025$6.99
  • Complete Your Collection$69.99
None

Flute Note Chart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBC Music Magazine free?
BBC Music Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flute Note Chart free?
Flute Note Chart costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BBC Music Magazine or Flute Note Chart have ads?
Neither BBC Music Magazine nor Flute Note Chart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBC Music Magazine or Flute Note Chart?
BBC Music Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and Flute Note Chart every 42 months. Most recently, BBC Music Magazine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flute Note Chart on October 11, 2026.

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