RoboTone. vs Ear Training for Kids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoboTone.
This app helps children develop absolute listening skills through interactive musical challenges. Players learn to identify tones by playing a virtual piano and then compete against a "robo" by selecting the correct notes. Settings allow customization of tones and instruments.
- Absolute listening skill development
- Interactive musical challenges
- Virtual piano gameplay
- Tone identification battles
- Customizable tones and instruments
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Hit the tones, beat the robo! RoboTone is an application to strengthen absolute listening skill for your kids, especially grade school students. They say, it's difficult to get the absolute listening skill after grown up, so try this app before you getting old. First of all, play the piano as you like to listen and be familiar with the tones from this app. Next, tap the battle button and do the battle. Select the tone(s) you listen, press the answer to go! You are correct, the robo's power deceases. It's time to beat the robo! To tap the setting button, you can change the tones number and instrument.
Ear Training for Kids
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Give your child a playful first step into music. KidsEar turns pitch recognition and melody memory into two simple listening games designed for young learners. SOUND MATCH Listen to a note, then find it on the friendly piano keyboard. Start with white keys and one octave, then add a wider range and black keys as confidence grows. MELODY CARDS Hear a short melody and place the note cards in the same order. Begin with 3 notes and progress to 5 or 7. PLAY TOGETHER Parents and teachers can choose notes and create custom quizzes that match each learner’s level. MADE FOR CHILDREN • Clear, touch-friendly controls • Positive answer and result feedback • No ads or account setup • Works offline • Designed for iPhone and iPad Listen, choose, and enjoy music together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoboTone. at none against Ear Training for Kids's 1. Ear Training for Kids's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ear Training for Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RoboTone. asks for nothing beyond the download.
RoboTone. ships an update every 4 months, Ear Training for Kids every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoboTone. | Ear Training for Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MASAHIRO MIZUTANI | sheeplab LLC |
In-app purchases
RoboTone.
No in-app purchases
Ear Training for Kids
- Premium Plan$4.99








