Music Tutor (Sight vs Find the Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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 rating: Find the Note at 4.5 against Music Tutor (Sight's 4.2. Music Tutor (Sight's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 272). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Music Tutor (Sight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Find the Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Find the Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Tutor (Sight has 2.2K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.
Music Tutor (Sight ships an update every 2 weeks, Find the Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Music Tutor (Sight | Find the Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.2K ratings) | 4.5 (272 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | 75.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 272 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bijoy Thangaraj | White Bread Games |
Customer experience
Music Tutor (Sight
Find the Note
User reviews
Music Tutor (Sight
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Customizable note range and clef options
- 👍 Helpful for improving sight reading and note recognition
- 🚀 Efficient for quick practice sessions
- 👍 Tracks progress and accuracy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent ads that disrupt the flow
- 🐛 Inability to close ads or see correct answers
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and crashes
- 👎 Limited features compared to paid version
Find the Note
From 272 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Accurate note detection
- 💡 Helpful for learning music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for specific instruments (harmonica, steel drum, etc.)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (note detection issues, freezing, etc.)
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔒 Microphone access issues
- 🔇 Lack of sensitivity/volume adjustment
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
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 Tutor (Sight
- Music Tutor Plus Upgrade$2.99
Find the Note
- Unlock Full Version$2.99
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