# GoodEar Pro vs RealPlay

The clearest difference is update cadence: RealPlay at every 5 days against GoodEar Pro's every 4 weeks. RealPlay also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid). GoodEar Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodEar Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RealPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GoodEar Pro against 4.8 for RealPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 165 and 161 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of GoodEar Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of RealPlay's.

GoodEar Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, RealPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodEar Pro | RealPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodear-pro/id564470291/reviews) | [4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplay/id6760606889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 29 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431813265) | [RealPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885286626) |

## What reviewers say

### GoodEar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodear-pro/id564470291)

Enhance your musical ear with this comprehensive ear training app. It offers four distinct modes—intervals, chords, scales, and melodies—with extensive customization options for all skill levels. Track your progress and challenge yourself with personalized exercises.

**Highlights:** Interval training, Chord recognition, Scale identification, Melody dictation, Customizable exercises, Progress tracking, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| goodEar Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| goodEar Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access (Special Offer) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable exercises
- 👍 Effective for musical development
- 👍 Smartly designed exercises
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Functional design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when changing settings
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing options
- 🐛 Cannot change tempo on iPhone
- 🐛 Notes bounce between ears with headphones
- 🐛 No explanation on how to use

**Reported bugs**

- Settings not opening/app crashes (iOS 26)
- App crashes when changing scales or chords
- App crashes after clicking option/customization button
- Settings no longer work after iOS 17 update
- Inconsistent performance with headphones on iPad Pro (notes bouncing)

**Requested features**

- Add more complex chords (Maj13, Major 6/9#11, etc.)
- Add 7ths or other elements to increase difficulty
- Add more elaborate statistical breakdowns (scores over time)
- Add a guitar fretboard for note input
- Add compound intervals (larger than an octave)


### RealPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplay/id6760606889)

Practice music with authentic backing tracks performed by professional musicians. Customize tempo, key, and mix for focused learning. Features over 100 standard chord progressions with an expanding library.

**Highlights:** Authentic backing tracks, 100+ standard chord progressions, Real-time tempo adjustment, Instrument isolation and mixing, Instant transposition to all keys

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RealPlay Pro Monthly | $3.29 | per month |
| RealPlay Pro Yearly | $21.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoodEar Pro free?

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

### Is RealPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoodEar Pro or RealPlay?

GoodEar Pro and RealPlay are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 165 and 161 ratings respectively.

### Do GoodEar Pro or RealPlay have ads?

Neither GoodEar Pro nor RealPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoodEar Pro or RealPlay?

GoodEar Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and RealPlay every 5 days. Most recently, GoodEar Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and RealPlay on October 15, 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.*