# Note Trainer Pro vs Piano Chords Master

The clearest difference is price: Piano Chords Master at Free against Note Trainer Pro's $3.99. Piano Chords Master also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Note Trainer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Piano Chords Master is free to download; Note Trainer Pro costs $3.99 up front. Piano Chords Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Note Trainer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Trainer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Trainer Pro has 917 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Note Trainer Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Piano Chords Master's.

Note Trainer Pro ships an update every 4 months, Piano Chords Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Trainer Pro | Piano Chords Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (917 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-trainer-pro/id505179836/reviews)** | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-master/id1068547064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **917** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thoor software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/698240746) | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Trainer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-trainer-pro/id505179836)

This app helps users improve their music reading skills through interactive exercises. It offers a range of difficulty levels, tracks progress, and supports various musical notations and input methods.

**Highlights:** Note and chord exercises, Customizable difficulty levels, Multiple notation systems, Transposing instrument support, Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor clefs, MIDI and virtual piano input, Progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for learning notes and chords
- 🚀 Excellent tool for improving sight reading skills
- 💡 Great for beginners and experienced players
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Customizable exercises and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited note/chord range in some exercises
- 🔍 Overly sensitive to note duration
- 🔍 Lack of timer/progress tracking features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing certain notes/chords
- MIDI connectivity issues on some devices
- Note recognition errors in certain exercises

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced exercises like chord progressions and modulations
- Include a timer and progress tracking system
- Expand the note/chord range to cover the full piano keyboard
- Allow customization of exercise difficulty and note/chord selection


### Piano Chords Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-master/id1068547064)

This app allows users to create and play songs by setting chords for each bar on a virtual keyboard. It supports various chord types and input methods, including MIDI, and offers transposition features for practice. Unlock all chord patterns and sounds with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Set chords per bar, Chord tone and sound confirmation, Identify chords by pressing keys, Full song playback with BPM, MIDI keyboard support, Chord transposition, Save and load songs

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All sounds are available | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save chords list / seq data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Available sending MIDI message | $0.99 | one-time |
| All chords are available | $1.99 | one-time |
| Always remove banner ads. | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Trainer Pro free?

Note Trainer Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Piano Chords Master free?

Piano Chords Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Trainer Pro or Piano Chords Master?

Note Trainer Pro is rated higher. Note Trainer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Piano Chords Master averages 4.5 from 66 ratings.

### Do Note Trainer Pro or Piano Chords Master have ads?

Piano Chords Master shows ads; Note Trainer Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Trainer Pro or Piano Chords Master?

Note Trainer Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Piano Chords Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Note Trainer Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Piano Chords Master on October 18, 2026.

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