Comparison

Music Theory Notes vs Find the Note

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

Head to head
About

Music Theory Notes

Learn to recognize musical pitches by sight or sound and practice notating them on a piano. Features ear training modes and a grade book to save and print quiz results.

Highlights
  • Pitch recognition by sight and sound
  • Piano keyboard and musical staff notation
  • Treble, Alto, Tenor, and Bass clefs
  • Ear training mode with hidden keyboard/staff
  • Printable grade book for saved results
  • Customizable note range
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Teachers, students and professional musicians: Recognize pitches (by sight and/or sound) and notate or play them on the piano. Includes a 'Grade Book' list of all saved results that you can print or send. • Play a note on the piano, or notate a piano key in a specific clef. • Treble, Alto, Tenor, and Bass clefs. • 'Ear Training' mode hides the keyboard or staff during the quiz. Use a 'Middle C’ button to help you figure out the answer. • The note range is set by the ledger lines limits you set. The Grade Book is filterable by name. Grades include the name, date and time the quiz was taken, all relevant settings (clef, number of questions, etc.), and score (percentage and letter grade).

About

Find the Note

This app uses your device's microphone to detect musical notes and their frequencies in real-time. It helps you tune instruments, practice scales, and track your progress with a history feature. Supports a wide range of instruments and clefs.

Highlights
  • Real-time note and frequency detection
  • Instrument tuning aid
  • Note history tracking
  • Supports numerous instruments and clefs
  • Voice and instrument input
Features
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Find the Note Pitch Detector uses your device's mic to identify musical notes. The frequency and current musical note are displayed on your screen. Simple and easy to use. Use the frequency and pitch bar to tune any instrument! Works with voice, piano, and other instruments. Now, you can also view your note history, making it easier to track your progress and improve your accuracy. Whether you're practicing scales, fine-tuning your instrument, or just exploring sound, Find the Note gives you real-time feedback at your fingertips. Now supporting: Piano, Treble Clef, Alto Clef, Tenor Clef, Bass Clef, Bassoon, Clarinet (Bb, A, Eb), Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, French Horn (Treble & Bass Clef), Trombone (Bass & Tenor Clef), Trumpet (Bb), Euphonium (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello (Bass & Tenor Clef), and Double Bass. Get precise, stay in tune, and make every note count!

Screenshots

Find the Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Find the Note at Free against Music Theory Notes's $2.99. Find the Note also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (272 vs 2). Music Theory Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1).

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

Find the Note is free to download; Music Theory Notes costs $2.99 up front. Find the Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Music Theory Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Music Theory Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find the Note has 272 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Theory Notes ships an update every 28 months, Find the Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Music Theory Notes versus Find the Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic Theory NotesFind the Note
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (272 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Q. KellyWhite Bread Games

Customer experience

Music Theory Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Find the Note

All ratings262 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

Music Theory Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Find the Note

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not detecting notes correctly
  • Microphone access not working
  • Crashing or freezing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for more instruments and clefs
  • Implement a note history/recording feature
  • Add a sensitivity/volume adjustment slider

In-app purchases

None

Music Theory Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Find the Note

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Music Theory Notes free?
Music Theory Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find the Note free?
Find the Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Music Theory Notes or Find the Note?
Music Theory Notes is rated higher. Music Theory Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Find the Note averages 4.5 from 272 ratings.
Do Music Theory Notes or Find the Note have ads?
Find the Note shows ads; Music Theory Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Music Theory Notes or Find the Note?
Music Theory Notes ships an update every 28 months, and Find the Note monthly. Most recently, Music Theory Notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Find the Note on November 3, 2026.

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