Comparison

SongKeyByEar vs Ultimate Player Pro

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

Head to head
About

SongKeyByEar

Enhance your aural skills and music theory knowledge with an interactive tool. Explore scales, chords, and melodies using the Circle of Fifths and an on-screen piano. Identify song keys by matching scales and chords to melodies.

Highlights
  • Circle of Fifths visualization
  • Major and minor scale/chord toggling
  • Interactive two-octave piano
  • Melody key detection
  • Chord progression exploration
  • Note highlighting on piano and Circle of Fifths
Features
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Introducing "Song Key By Ear" - the ultimate app for music enthusiasts and students seeking to enhance their aural skills and deepen their understanding of music theory. With its innovative approach, this app revolutionizes the way you learn and explore melodies. At the heart of the app lies the iconic Circle of Fifths, where you can toggle between major and minor scales and chords. Beneath it, a two-octave piano awaits your touch. Tap on any scale or chord, and the app will play it, simultaneously highlighting the corresponding notes on the piano and the related scales/chords on the Circle of Fifths. But the true magic happens when you listen to a melody. As the notes unfold, tap the scales or chords that resonate with the melody. The app will guide you by playing the selected options, allowing you to discern whether they are consonant or dissonant with the melody. When you find the perfect match, the highlighted group of six scales/chords on the Circle of Fifths reveals the key of the melody. Dive deeper into the world of music theory by exploring chord progressions. Tap the chords on the Circle of Fifths, and the app will reveal the melodic journey, note by note, on the piano. "Song Key By Ear" is more than just an app; it's a comprehensive learning experience. As you interact with the intuitive interface, you'll train your ear, visualize notes, and gain a profound understanding of music theory in a fun and engaging way. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a budding enthusiast, "Song Key By Ear" is your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering the art of music. Keywords: music theory, ear training, Circle of Fifths, scales, chords, melody, key detection, piano, interactive learning, music education.

About

Ultimate Player Pro

A free, minimal media player for iPhone and iPad. It allows importing local videos, organizing libraries, browsing network folders, and playing direct streams with advanced playback controls and subtitle support.

Highlights
  • Import local videos
  • Organize media library
  • Browse WebDAV/HTTP folders
  • Play direct streams
  • Fullscreen player
  • Subtitle support
  • Speed control
  • AirPlay and Picture in Picture
Features
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Ultimate Player is a free minimal media player for iPhone and iPad. Import local videos, organize your library, browse WebDAV and HTTP folders, play direct streams, and use a clean fullscreen player designed for subtitles, speed control, AirPlay, Picture in Picture, and precise playback settings. The first release focuses on a stable iOS 26 foundation with no ads, no tracking, no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no forced account. Advanced codec, cloud, subtitle, and casting parity work is tracked in the product roadmap and will be enabled as implementation and licensing allow.

Screenshots

SongKeyByEar2 screens
Ultimate Player Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SongKeyByEar at 17.5 against Ultimate Player Pro's 26.0. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SongKeyByEar versus Ultimate Player Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongKeyByEarUltimate Player Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii RudenkoLim Sangjin

Customer experience

SongKeyByEar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ultimate Player Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SongKeyByEar

No in-app purchases

None

Ultimate Player Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SongKeyByEar free?
SongKeyByEar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Player Pro free?
Ultimate Player Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SongKeyByEar or Ultimate Player Pro have ads?
Neither SongKeyByEar nor Ultimate Player Pro shows ads.

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