# Name That Note vs Note Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Note Quest at 4.5 against Name That Note's 3.4. Note Quest also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 34). Name That Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Name That Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Quest has 621 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Name That Note's written reviews are positive against 52% of Note Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, Note Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name That Note | Note Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews) | **[4.5 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **621** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bamsworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/431876443) | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) |

## What reviewers say

### Name That Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142)

Improve your music reading skills with a fun note spelling quiz.  Choose from different clefs and difficulty levels, or practice at your own pace.  Master note recognition for all ages.

**Highlights:** Note spelling quiz, Treble, bass, or both clefs, Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, Timed and untimed practice modes, Flashcard-style questions, Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393)

This app helps you learn to read sheet music faster through interactive games and exercises. It offers timed drills for note recognition and interval practice, along with curated sight-reading exercises for various skill levels. Connect a MIDI keyboard or use the virtual piano for practice.

**Highlights:** Timed note recognition drills, Interval training, Leveled sight-reading exercises, Real and virtual piano options, MIDI keyboard support, Chord symbol reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteFit: Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| NoteFit: SixMonth Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Sight Reading: Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Note Game Drills | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helpful for improving sight reading
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 💡 Customizable practice options
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent note recognition
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 🤔 Frustrating user experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting answers
- Inability to return to tutorial
- Microphone not picking up piano sounds

**Requested features**

- More timer options
- Expanded note/interval range
- Ability to disable distractions
- Improved MIDI support
- Feedback on incorrect notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name That Note free?

Name That Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Name That Note or Note Quest?

Note Quest is rated higher. Name That Note averages 3.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Note Quest averages 4.5 from 621 ratings.

### Do Name That Note or Note Quest have ads?

Neither Name That Note nor Note Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Name That Note or Note Quest?

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, and Note Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Name That Note was updated on October 26, 2026 and Note Quest on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*