# Note Pro! vs BandoChords

The clearest difference is rating: BandoChords at 5.0 against Note Pro!'s 4.5. BandoChords also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Note Pro!'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Note Pro! costs $0.99 and BandoChords $3.99 up front. Note Pro! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BandoChords asks for nothing beyond the download.

BandoChords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Note Pro!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of BandoChords's.

Note Pro! ships an update every 2 months, BandoChords fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Pro! | BandoChords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pro/id583059995/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandochords/id1117121631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [barnsystem GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/583059998) | [Jörg Bleymehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/435441366) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Pro!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pro/id583059995)

Learn to play musical notes for your instrument with interactive exercises. Master sight-reading, chords, and rhythm through a game-like interface designed for effective brain integration. Practice anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Instrument-specific exercises, Authentic instrument sounds, Interactive note presentation and repetition, Game-like learning interface, Intuitive operation, Supports piano, violin, saxophone, flute, guitar

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano for childs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flute | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electric guitar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recorder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saxophone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Violin | $2.99 | one-time |
| clefs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piano for adults | $2.99 | one-time |
| Allrounder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Allrounder violin | $3.99 | one-time |


### BandoChords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandochords/id1117121631)

This app visualizes chord and scale fingerings for bandoneon and concertina instruments. It highlights root, third, fifth, and additional notes in different colors for selected chords. Users can select chord roots, types, and additional tones, or explore a wide variety of scales.

**Highlights:** Chord and scale fingering visualization, Color-coded note identification, Chord root and type selection, Extensive scale library, Support for numerous bandoneon and concertina layouts, Piano reference included

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Pro! free?

Note Pro! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BandoChords free?

BandoChords costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Pro! or BandoChords?

BandoChords is rated higher. Note Pro! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BandoChords averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Note Pro! or BandoChords have ads?

Neither Note Pro! nor BandoChords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Pro! or BandoChords?

Note Pro! ships an update every 2 months, and BandoChords fortnightly. Most recently, Note Pro! was updated on October 24, 2026 and BandoChords 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.*