# FlappyNotes vs Note Bubbles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note Bubbles at 67% against FlappyNotes's 0%. Note Bubbles also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). FlappyNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlappyNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Note Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Bubbles has 98 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FlappyNotes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Note Bubbles's.

FlappyNotes ships an update every 4 months, Note Bubbles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlappyNotes | Note Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappynotes-ear-training-game/id6741621396/reviews) | **[4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 43 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilge Acilikaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/959377817) | [Ensemble Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746859300) |

## What reviewers say

### FlappyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappynotes-ear-training-game/id6741621396)

Sharpen your musical ear with this engaging game that combines arcade-style gameplay with music dictation. Listen to notes, identify them, and tap the correct piano key to progress. It's designed to improve pitch recognition and reflexes for musicians and students.

**Highlights:** Dynamic music intervals, Real piano sounds, Customizable game modes, Progressive difficulty, Performance statistics, Unlockable customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Credit | $1.29 | one-time |


### Note Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Music, #83 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This game challenges you to listen to melodies and replicate them on a keyboard to pop bubbles. It's designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced musicians, offering a fun way to improve ear training and melody memory.

**Highlights:** Listen to musical sequences, Replicate melodies on a keyboard, Pop bubbles to clear the board, Evolving difficulty challenges, Unlock new worlds and sounds, Improve ear training and melody memory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlappyNotes free?

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

### Is Note Bubbles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlappyNotes or Note Bubbles?

Note Bubbles is rated higher. FlappyNotes averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Note Bubbles averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.

### Do FlappyNotes or Note Bubbles have ads?

Both FlappyNotes and Note Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlappyNotes or Note Bubbles?

FlappyNotes ships an update every 4 months, and Note Bubbles every 10 days. Most recently, FlappyNotes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Note Bubbles on October 21, 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.*