# Name That Note vs ScoreSkills

The clearest difference is rating: ScoreSkills at 4.6 against Name That Note's 3.4. ScoreSkills also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 34). Name That Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreSkills sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Name That Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScoreSkills holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreSkills has 2K 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 60% of ScoreSkills's.

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, ScoreSkills fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name That Note | ScoreSkills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bamsworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/431876443) | [Compoze Music Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/963581962) |

## 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


### ScoreSkills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreskills-learn-music-notes/id1439046224)

Learn music theory, ear training, and sight-reading through fun, step-by-step games and challenges. This app helps users of all levels compose their own music and improve cognitive skills like focus and memory.

**Highlights:** Ear training exercises, Sight-reading practice, Music theory lessons, Compose your own music, Step-by-step rewarding games, Instant performance feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| ScoreSkills Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Engaging and gamified learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for practicing music theory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy note-writing feature
- 💡 Lack of explanations for new concepts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Note-writing feature not working properly
- Progress not saved between sessions
- Lessons not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow creating multiple user profiles
- Add more detailed music theory lessons
- Improve note-writing functionality
- Provide better feedback on mistakes
- Introduce a free version with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name That Note free?

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

### Is ScoreSkills free?

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

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

ScoreSkills is rated higher. Name That Note averages 3.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ScoreSkills averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

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

ScoreSkills shows ads; Name That Note does not.

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

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

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