Comparison

String Note Tutor vs ArcoPraxis

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

Head to head
About

String Note Tutor

This app is a comprehensive practice tool for beginner violin, viola, cello, and double bass students. It offers interactive learning through flashcards, a virtual fingerboard, and rhythm building. It also includes a tuner and metronome to aid practice.

Highlights
  • Interactive fingerboard
  • Note recognition flashcards
  • Rhythm builder
  • Instrument tuner
  • Metronome
  • Mastery-based progression
Features
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String Note Tutor is a complete practice toolkit for beginner Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass students, and a helpful companion for parents and teachers. Practice note recognition with flashcards, explore the instrument, experiment with the interactive fingerboard for your instrument, learn how notes relate to the piano keyboard, and build rhythms with the rhythm builder. String Note Tutor also features flashcards that listen to your playing, with tuning support, so you can answer each flashcard by playing your instrument (for violin, viola, and cello). For daily practice, String Note Tutor also includes a tuner designed especially for young learners (and their parents), along with a built-in metronome to help you stay in tune and on time. Best of all, everything is included in one app: no ads, no data collection, and no subscriptions. It was developed by Lachlan Dent, who holds PhD (Music Performance), Master of Music (Performance), and Master of Teaching degrees, in collaboration with other professional string teachers and performers. String Note Tutor is made by strings teachers for students, teachers, and parents. It features: Gradual Note Introduction: Start with the basics and gradually progress through first-position notes, fingerings, and string identification, making it easy for beginners to follow. High-quality Note Recordings: Listen to clear, precise recordings of each note to develop a strong auditory reference. Instant, Detailed Feedback: Receive immediate feedback that highlights which parts of your answer were correct or need improvement, so you can learn more effectively. Adaptive Learning Levels: Mastery-based Progression: Advance through levels by achieving a set number of consecutive correct answers, ensuring you master each step before moving on. Targeted Revision: Flashcards answered incorrectly are reintroduced more frequently during revision sessions, reinforcing areas where you need extra practice. Fun Sound Effects: Engage with playful sound effects when errors occur, making practice sessions enjoyable. No Hidden Costs or Data Collection:
There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions, and your privacy is fully respected. Download String Note Tutor today and start your musical journey with confidence!

About

ArcoPraxis

Features
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ArcoPraxis is a practice app built to help you learn faster and play better. Whether you’re a student working through your teacher’s assignment or a player drilling a passage that won’t stick, ArcoPraxis turns your score into a focused practice coach—so you can make real progress every session. Tired of slowing down YouTube so you can play along with the score—only to hear mushy, distorted audio? ArcoPraxis lets you play virtually any violoncello score at any tempo with clean, musical sound and zero audio distortion. Practice at your speed, not the virtuoso’s. Accelerate your string playing with tools designed for how musicians actually learn: • Slow down to any tempo without destroying pitch or tone • Remove the rhythm to isolate intonation—hit every note in tune before worrying about the beat • Loop the measures that challenge you until they feel secure • Add rhythm back to work on shifts, string crossings, and phrasing • Built-in metronome and tuner so you stay in the practice flow—no app-switching • Import photos, scans, PDFs, MusicXML, and .arco files from your teacher Unlike gig or library apps, ArcoPraxis is dedicated to practice. Score recognition runs on your device, so your music stays private. No ads. Pay once, and free updates are included. This is practice that teaches: slow it down, strip the rhythm, loop the hard part, then build speed when you’re ready. One passage. Focused reps. Faster improvement.

Screenshots

String Note Tutor4 screens
ArcoPraxis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: String Note Tutor at $2.99 against ArcoPraxis's $9.99. String Note Tutor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

String Note Tutor costs $2.99 and ArcoPraxis $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

String Note Tutor ships an update every 4 weeks, ArcoPraxis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
String Note Tutor versus ArcoPraxis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterString Note TutorArcoPraxis
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB17 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLachlan DentAaron Celestian

In-app purchases

None

String Note Tutor

No in-app purchases

None

ArcoPraxis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is String Note Tutor free?
String Note Tutor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcoPraxis free?
ArcoPraxis costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do String Note Tutor or ArcoPraxis have ads?
Neither String Note Tutor nor ArcoPraxis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, String Note Tutor or ArcoPraxis?
String Note Tutor ships an update every 4 weeks, and ArcoPraxis fortnightly. Most recently, String Note Tutor was updated on September 26, 2026 and ArcoPraxis on October 3, 2026.

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