# Music Reading Essentials vs Music Theory Intervals

The clearest difference is device support: Music Reading Essentials at 3 against Music Theory Intervals's 1. Music Reading Essentials also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Music Theory Intervals's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Music Reading Essentials costs $2.99 and Music Theory Intervals $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Music Reading Essentials against 4.7 for Music Theory Intervals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

Music Reading Essentials ships an update every 20 months, Music Theory Intervals every 28 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Reading Essentials | Music Theory Intervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reading-essentials/id501483486/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-intervals/id511630157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 122 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Notagram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198431817) | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Reading Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reading-essentials/id501483486)

This app aids in learning and practicing sheet music reading, covering musical signs, symbols, note names, rhythms, and intervals. It features flashcards divided into stages with a smart shuffling algorithm to reinforce learning, and offers clef selection and timer modes for comprehensive practice.

**Highlights:** Sheet music reading practice, Musical signs and symbols, Note names and rhythms, Intervals learning, Flashcards with stages, Clef selection (Treble, Bass, Alto), Timer mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Music Theory Intervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-intervals/id511630157)

This app helps musicians of all levels identify musical intervals by ear or sight. It offers various training modes, clef support, and customizable settings for practice. Results can be saved and printed for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Interval recognition by sight and sound, Simple and compound interval training, Audio, Visual, and combined modes, Treble, Alto, Tenor, Bass clef support, Customizable interval playback, Printable Grade Book for results

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Reading Essentials free?

Music Reading Essentials costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Music Theory Intervals free?

Music Theory Intervals costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Music Reading Essentials or Music Theory Intervals?

Music Theory Intervals is rated higher. Music Reading Essentials averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Music Theory Intervals averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Music Reading Essentials or Music Theory Intervals have ads?

Neither Music Reading Essentials nor Music Theory Intervals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Reading Essentials or Music Theory Intervals?

Music Reading Essentials ships an update every 20 months, and Music Theory Intervals every 28 months. Most recently, Music Reading Essentials was updated on November 1, 2026 and Music Theory Intervals on November 1, 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.*