Score Reader Pro vs BrassTrainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Score Reader Pro
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Reading orchestral or band scores to an advanced level takes years to master. With so many instruments and their specific clefs and transpositions, itβs not straightforward to identify what the notes actually are! This app helps to speed up that process by training you to read music in various clefs and transpositions. - Intended for music students, conductors, composers and anybody who wants to get quicker at sight reading scores - Choose from over 100 instruments to train with - many with configurable transposition options - Use the βlearningβ mode to see how written notes translate to sounding notes, and then test yourself by transposing randomly generated notes - Supports 4 clefs, double flats/sharps, and key signatures with up to 7 flats/sharps - Includes options to set instrument ranges, and the training session length - See how much youβve improved on the detailed session history page - Includes guidance on the fundamentals of reading transposing instruments - Supports dark and light themes
BrassTrainer
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Brass Trainer turns note reading and instrument technique into a game β built for brass band musicians from the very first lesson to advanced players. NOTE TRAINER Read notes on the staff against the clock. Bass, treble and tenor clef, four difficulty levels β from beginner notes (CβG) to hard keys, accidentals and up to 4 ledger lines. FINGERING TRAINER See a note, answer with the fingering. Tap answer buttons β or press on-screen valves and drag a real slide. Supports 3 valves, 4th valve and trombone thumb valve (F). LEARNING PATH A guided path that teaches notes three at a time, with fingering and slide diagrams in every lesson. Pass with 90% to unlock the next step β including a dedicated 4th-valve course. NOTE RUSH How many notes can you read in 60 seconds? MAKE IT YOURS Β· XP, levels, daily streaks and badges Β· Practice mode that targets the notes YOU miss Β· Best times per clef, level and instrument Β· 20 avatars or your own photo Β· English and Norwegian (with H/B note names) The free version shows ads. A one-time purchase removes them β or redeem a promo code from your band. Developed by noerstad3d.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BrassTrainer at Free against Score Reader Pro's $0.99. Score Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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BrassTrainer is free to download; Score Reader Pro costs $0.99 up front. BrassTrainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Score Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Score Reader Pro | BrassTrainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matt Welch | Nils Ove Erstad |
In-app purchases
Score Reader Pro
No in-app purchases
BrassTrainer
- Full version$1.99
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