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.
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.
- 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).
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.
- Real-time note and frequency detection
- Instrument tuning aid
- Note history tracking
- Supports numerous instruments and clefs
- Voice and instrument input
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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!
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Verdict
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).
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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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Music Theory Notes | Find the Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (272 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 272 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Q. Kelly | White Bread Games |
Customer experience
Music Theory Notes
Find the Note
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
Music Theory Notes
No in-app purchases
Find the Note
- Unlock Full Version$2.99
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