# Only Practice vs NoteSwan

The clearest difference is ads: Only Practice at none against NoteSwan's shown. Only Practice also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). NoteSwan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NoteSwan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteSwan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only Practice has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Only Practice ships an update monthly, NoteSwan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only Practice | NoteSwan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-practice-music-journal/id6476144775/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteswan-learn-sight-reading/id6746662818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昇 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725916824) | [Jeremy Bastidas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574034390) |

## What reviewers say

### Only Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-practice-music-journal/id6476144775)

This app helps musicians meticulously log their daily practice sessions, allowing them to attach audio recordings for review. It provides visual progress tracking and a gallery to showcase achievements, fostering motivation and growth for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Track practice sessions, Attach audio recordings, Visualize progress charts, Organize completed pieces, Daily streaks for motivation

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $17.99 | one-time |


### NoteSwan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteswan-learn-sight-reading/id6746662818)

Master note recognition and ear training with interactive exercises. This app offers a clean, distraction-free interface perfect for beginners learning piano or music theory. Practice at your own pace with instant feedback.

**Highlights:** Real-time note recognition, Interactive learning sessions, Beginner-friendly UI, Practice at your own pace, Ear training exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicNote Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| MusicNote Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only Practice free?

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

### Is NoteSwan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Only Practice or NoteSwan?

NoteSwan is rated higher. Only Practice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NoteSwan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Only Practice or NoteSwan have ads?

NoteSwan shows ads; Only Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only Practice or NoteSwan?

Only Practice ships an update monthly, and NoteSwan every 4 months. Most recently, Only Practice was updated on September 21, 2026 and NoteSwan on September 1, 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.*