# Name That Note vs Piano Adventures® Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Name That Note at none against Piano Adventures® Player's 11. Name That Note also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 12.0). Piano Adventures® Player's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piano Adventures® Player sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Name That Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piano Adventures® Player holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano Adventures® Player has 240 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 40% of Piano Adventures® Player'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, Piano Adventures® Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name That Note | Piano Adventures® Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews) | **[3.6 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-adventures-player/id991354392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **240** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bamsworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/431876443) | [Dovetree Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/985280607) |

## 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


### Piano Adventures® Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-adventures-player/id991354392)

This app provides interactive play-along accompaniments for piano method books, turning practice into a fun experience. It offers control over tempo, parts, and volume, with optional MIDI keyboard connectivity for advanced features like note-tracking and performance recording. Explore a vast library of songs across various genres and levels.

**Highlights:** Interactive play-along accompaniments, Tempo, parts, volume, and balance control, Looping for section rehearsal, Keyboard view with light-up keys, Score view with liquid layout, MIDI keyboard connectivity, Follow Mode for note tracking

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primer Level | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 2A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 2B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 3A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adult Book 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Accelerated Book 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Accelerated Book 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adult Book 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 3B | $4.99 | one-time |
| PlayTime Christmas | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning and practicing
- 👍 Beautifully designed app
- 🎹 Great companion to Faber Piano Adventures books
- 🎧 Ability to adjust tempo, mute hands, and use metronome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive, especially with need to purchase songs/books separately
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches, especially with recent updates
- 🔇 Missing dynamics, fingerings, and other musical markings
- 🕹️ Difficult to use and follow along at times

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing, especially for Adult books
- Purchases not restoring or carrying over between devices
- Timing and note tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add audible count-in before songs
- Improve note tracking and feedback
- Include more books and songs, especially for higher levels
- Allow recordings and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name That Note free?

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

### Is Piano Adventures® Player free?

Piano Adventures® Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Name That Note or Piano Adventures® Player?

Piano Adventures® Player is rated higher. Name That Note averages 3.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Piano Adventures® Player averages 3.6 from 240 ratings.

### Do Name That Note or Piano Adventures® Player have ads?

Neither Name That Note nor Piano Adventures® Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Name That Note or Piano Adventures® Player?

Name That Note ships an update every 4 months, and Piano Adventures® Player every 2 months. Most recently, Name That Note was updated on October 26, 2026 and Piano Adventures® Player 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.*