Listen vs EarMentor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Listen
This minimalist, hands-free app helps you develop your musical ear by recognizing intervals, chords, and scales. Simply listen as the app plays sounds and then reveals their names in a continuous loop. Customize your training sessions for focused practice.
- Listen-only ear training
- Recognize intervals, chords, scales
- Hands-free operation
- Configurable training sessions
- Minimalist interface
- Looping sound playback
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Recognize intervals, chords, and scales with this minimalist, listen-only, hands-free ear training app. Configure your training, and just listen. The app will play the sound and then tell its name after one second, in a loop.
EarMentor
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EarMentor requires an auto-renewable subscription after a free 14-day full-access trial. EarMentor is the only ear training app designed for true hands-free practice. Whether you’re a beginner learning intervals or a pro sharpening speed, EarMentor can be adapted to your level. Key Features: - Hands-free practice — train while walking, commuting, or with your iPhone locked in your pocket. - Authentic sounds — switch between piano and guitar for realistic training. - Customizable ranges — set your practice range, choose C major only or include sharps/flats, and clamp to your instrument’s limits. - Relative or absolute modes — fix a reference note, or practice relative hearing with flexible options (first only, first & last, or full interval). - Flexible feedback — hear answers spoken in solfège (Do-Re-Mi) or letter names, and see them on screen. - Tailored difficulty — slow and guided for beginners, or rapid-fire intervals for advanced users. - Timing controls — adjust note length, delay before answer, and post-answer gap to match your learning pace. - Smart repeats — avoid immediate note repetitions for better variety. Start your free 14-day trial today and unlock the most customizable, hands-free ear training experience on iPhone and iPad. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://apps.amphibean.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://apps.amphibean.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Listen at none against EarMentor's 1. Listen also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. EarMentor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Listen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Listen | EarMentor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enver Yigitler | Amphibean |
In-app purchases
Listen
No in-app purchases
EarMentor
- EarMentor Premium Yearly14 Days trial$4.991 Year









