Comparison

Music Tutor (Sight vs BalletBox

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

Head to head
About

Music Tutor (Sight

This app helps you learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading abilities. Practice identifying notes in various clefs with timed or untimed sessions and track your progress. It offers MIDI support and a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go practice.

Highlights
  • Sheet music reading practice
  • Timed note identification
  • Treble, bass, and alto clef support
  • Customizable note practice range
  • MIDI keyboard integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • App Clips for quick access
Features
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Note: This free version is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, use the in-app purchase to upgrade or buy the paid version, Music Tutor Plus from the App Store. Learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading skills with Music Tutor. Develop your speed and accuracy in reading sheet music by identifying music notes in timed sessions. Choose to practice with notes in treble, bass and alto clefs in timed or untimed sessions. After each test, you can review your mistakes and see your progress. Other features of Music Tutor include: • Custom Practice Range - Set your own range of notes that you want to practice with. • Supports notes up to 4 ledger lines above or below the staff on any of the clefs. • Notes Reference Charts - For Treble, Bass and Alto clefs. • MIDI Support - Connect your keyboard or digital piano using Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and respond directly from your instrument. • Companion Apple Watch app using which you can practice recognising music notes on the go. • Supports App Clips and Advanced App Clip Experiences - a way to quickly access and experience a practice session with Music Tutor without having to install the complete app. For Advanced App Clip Experiences, an App Clip invocation URL can be configured using the documentation available at https://musictutorapp.com/appclip.

About

BalletBox

Create custom playlists for ballet classes, adjusting tempo and structure on the fly. New music is added weekly, and you can even use your own iTunes library. A subscription unlocks the full music library after a free trial.

Highlights
  • Adjust tempo and structure of music
  • Create custom playlists for classes
  • Seamless tempo changes during playback
  • Weekly new music additions
  • Import music from iTunes library
  • Request new music tracks
Features
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Here is the app you've always wanted for your ballet class. Play the songs you love in the tempo and structure you choose. Giving class on the fly? Change the tempo and structure seamlessly even after the music has started! Make a playlist for the different classes you teach- each playlist remembers the options you change, so next time you go back they are waiting for you. New music is added weekly; and you can even request the songs you would like added. Have music already you love? Use music from your iTunes library in your playlists - adjust their tempo and structure! -- In app subscription: Upon installation your free trial of one week begins. After the free trial period ends, a $4.99 auto-renewing monthly subscription titled "Monthly - All Music" must be purchased to provide ongoing access to the ever expanding ballet music library. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. -- Terms of use: http://www.timprepscius.com/balletbox/1.3/termsofservice.html Privacy policy: http://www.timprepscius.com/balletbox/1.3/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Music Tutor (Sight4 screens
BalletBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BalletBox at none against Music Tutor (Sight's shown. Music Tutor (Sight's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Music Tutor (Sight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BalletBox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Music Tutor (Sight holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Tutor (Sight has 2.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Music Tutor (Sight's written reviews are positive against 71% of BalletBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Tutor (Sight ships an update every 2 weeks, BalletBox every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Music Tutor (Sight versus BalletBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic Tutor (SightBalletBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.2K ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajTimothy Prepscius

Customer experience

Music Tutor (Sight

All ratings2,189 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews543 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.7%

BalletBox

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Music Tutor (Sight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect note sounds when playing higher/lower octaves
  • Inability to restore purchases and remove ads
  • Landscape mode not supported

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to display both treble and bass clefs simultaneously
  • Ability to select specific notes or intervals to practice
  • More detailed statistics and progress tracking
  • Inclusion of rhythm and chord recognition exercises

BalletBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Music Tutor (Sight

One-time1
  • Music Tutor Plus Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

BalletBox

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly - All Music$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Music Tutor (Sight free?
Music Tutor (Sight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BalletBox free?
BalletBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Music Tutor (Sight or BalletBox?
Music Tutor (Sight is rated higher. Music Tutor (Sight averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while BalletBox averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do Music Tutor (Sight or BalletBox have ads?
Music Tutor (Sight shows ads; BalletBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Music Tutor (Sight or BalletBox?
Music Tutor (Sight ships an update every 2 weeks, and BalletBox every 4 months. Most recently, Music Tutor (Sight was updated on November 10, 2026 and BalletBox on November 2, 2026.

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