# Name That Note vs ChordIQ

The clearest difference is rating: ChordIQ at 4.5 against Name That Note's 3.4. ChordIQ also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 34). Name That Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChordIQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Name That Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChordIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChordIQ has 222 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Name That Note's written reviews are positive against 64% of ChordIQ's.

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, ChordIQ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name That Note | ChordIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews) | **[4.5 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordiq-learn-music-notes/id1275024100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bamsworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/431876443) | [Songtive](https://appshunter.io/developer/865392704) |

## 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


### ChordIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordiq-learn-music-notes/id1275024100)

Learn to read music notes on the staff with interactive games. Practice clefs, key signatures, chords, scales, and ear training on various instruments. Compete on global leaderboards and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Treble and bass clef note identification, Key signature recognition, Chord and scale practice, Ear training and intervals, MIDI keyboard connectivity, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Helps with reading music
- 🎵 Great for beginners
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 🏆 Fun competition/leaderboards
- 🎹 MIDI keyboard support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Lifetime membership issues
- 🚫 Dead end in note names
- 😩 Stressful for kids
- 🎛️ Option to remove sharps/flats missing
- 🚫 Ukulele features broken

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on open
- Ukulele chord guessing game incorrect
- Ukulele games show six-string fingerboard
- Ads interrupt and lock up the app
- Intervals are incorrect, sometimes playing unselectable intervals

**Requested features**

- Option to remove sharps and flats
- Ability to switch back from note name to piano keys
- More advanced learning courses
- Option to replay sound
- Ability to skip questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name That Note free?

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

### Is ChordIQ free?

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

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

ChordIQ is rated higher. Name That Note averages 3.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ChordIQ averages 4.5 from 222 ratings.

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

Neither Name That Note nor ChordIQ shows ads.

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

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, and ChordIQ every 11 days. Most recently, Name That Note was updated on October 26, 2026 and ChordIQ on October 24, 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.*