Comparison

Solfy vs Music Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solfy

This app makes learning music theory engaging through adaptive, fun, and varied exercises. Developed with professional musicians' expertise, it helps users progress while enjoying the process.

Highlights
  • Adaptive exercises
  • Fun and engaging learning
  • Varied exercise types
  • Professional musician expertise
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Apprendre le solfège devient un jeu : - des exercices qui s'adaptent à votre niveau et vos objectifs - ludiques, stimulants, et variés pour progresser en s'amusant - basé sur l'expertise de musiciens professionnels

About

Music Notes

Features
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100 Music Notes is an educational app where kids can learn about 100 different music notes while having fun! Features: - 100 beautifully illustrated instruments including piano, guitar, violin, and more - Listen to each instrument! Real sounds bring every instrument to life - Available in 10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic) - Learn with flashcards - Name Quiz: identify instruments from illustrations - Sound Quiz: listen to sounds and guess the instrument β€” a unique new quiz mode! - Track progress with the collection feature Start your adventure into the world of music notes! A Learning Report for parents shows your child's favourites, the kinds of things they are drawn to, and a record of the last two weeks. It stays on the device and is never sent anywhere. One app, ten languages (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic). Switch with one tap from the home screen β€” perfect for bilingual families, heritage language learners, and travel. Premium unlocks the full collection and adds auto read-aloud, which turns the cards and speaks each name hands-free β€” handy in the car or at bedtime. Ages 5 & Under. No data collected. No ads. No third-party SDKs. Parental Gate (multiplication challenge) protects external links.

Screenshots

Solfy4 screens
Music Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solfy at none against Music Notes's 1. Music Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Music Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solfy ships an update fortnightly, Music Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Solfy versus Music Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolfyMusic Notes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews65.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnicet BARTSami Kuribara

In-app purchases

None

Solfy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Music Notes

One-time1
  • Premium - 100 Music Notes$3.99

Questions

Is Solfy free?
Solfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Music Notes free?
Music Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solfy or Music Notes have ads?
Neither Solfy nor Music Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solfy or Music Notes?
Solfy ships an update fortnightly, and Music Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Solfy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Music Notes on November 5, 2026.

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