Comparison

Note Genius vs Ear Training for Kids

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

Head to head
About

Note Genius

Master piano keys and music notes with instant feedback, mimicking a personal tutor. Track your learning progress and customize which notes you focus on to become a note genius.

Highlights
  • Learn piano keys
  • Instant feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Selectable notes to learn
  • Hear piano notes
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Learn the keys on the piano quickly and become a note genius. Get immediate feedback - just like taking lessons from a personal tutor. - Hear the piano notes - See your history to track your progress - Select which notes you would like to learn

About

Ear Training for Kids

Features
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Give your child a playful first step into music. KidsEar turns pitch recognition and melody memory into two simple listening games designed for young learners. SOUND MATCH Listen to a note, then find it on the friendly piano keyboard. Start with white keys and one octave, then add a wider range and black keys as confidence grows. MELODY CARDS Hear a short melody and place the note cards in the same order. Begin with 3 notes and progress to 5 or 7. PLAY TOGETHER Parents and teachers can choose notes and create custom quizzes that match each learner’s level. MADE FOR CHILDREN • Clear, touch-friendly controls • Positive answer and result feedback • No ads or account setup • Works offline • Designed for iPhone and iPad Listen, choose, and enjoy music together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Note Genius4 screens
Ear Training for Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Genius at none against Ear Training for Kids's 1. Ear Training for Kids's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Ear Training for Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Genius ships an update every 15 months, Ear Training for Kids every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Note Genius versus Ear Training for Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote GeniusEar Training for Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler Himessheeplab LLC

In-app purchases

None

Note Genius

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ear Training for Kids

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$4.99

Questions

Is Note Genius free?
Note Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ear Training for Kids free?
Ear Training for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note Genius or Ear Training for Kids have ads?
Neither Note Genius nor Ear Training for Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note Genius or Ear Training for Kids?
Note Genius ships an update every 15 months, and Ear Training for Kids every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Genius was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ear Training for Kids on October 30, 2026.

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