# Music Tutor (Sight vs Find the Note

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Tutor (Sight | Find the Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tutor-sight-reading/id514363426/reviews) | **[4.5 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-note/id1612908617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 272 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [White Bread Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447735101) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Tutor (Sight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tutor-sight-reading/id514363426)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Tutor Plus Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Customizable note range and clef options
- 👍 Helpful for improving sight reading and note recognition
- 🚀 Efficient for quick practice sessions
- 👍 Tracks progress and accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads that disrupt the flow
- 🐛 Inability to close ads or see correct answers
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and crashes
- 👎 Limited features compared to paid version

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-note/id1612908617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Accurate note detection
- 💡 Helpful for learning music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for specific instruments (harmonica, steel drum, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (note detection issues, freezing, etc.)
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔒 Microphone access issues
- 🔇 Lack of sensitivity/volume adjustment

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Tutor (Sight free?

Music Tutor (Sight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Find the Note free?

Find the Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Music Tutor (Sight or Find the Note?

Find the Note is rated higher. Music Tutor (Sight averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Find the Note averages 4.5 from 272 ratings.

### Do Music Tutor (Sight or Find the Note have ads?

Both Music Tutor (Sight and Find the Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Tutor (Sight or Find the Note?

Music Tutor (Sight ships an update every 2 weeks, and Find the Note monthly. Most recently, Music Tutor (Sight was updated on November 6, 2026 and Find the Note on November 3, 2026.

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