Comparison

Notaforte vs I'm Bored App

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

Head to head
About

Notaforte

This app helps you learn to read music notes quickly and easily through an intuitive and fun experience. It uses a unique visual approach and interactive exercises to build your sight-reading skills, making music reading second nature.

Highlights
  • Illustrated, animated lessons
  • Visual training methods
  • Gradual acquisition of reading reflexes
  • 100+ chapters covering main clefs
  • 6 unlimited training modes
  • Customizable exercise sessions
  • Instant feedback
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Learn to read notes quickly and easily with Notaforte, the app that turns music reading into an intuitive and fun experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner, looking to strengthen your note reading skills, or returning to your instrument after a break, Notaforte guides you step by step until sight-reading becomes second nature. Enjoy a unique method that combines an innovative visual approach with varied interactive exercises, for motivating and effective learning. FINALLY UNDERSTAND & MASTER MUSIC READING - Illustrated, animated lessons that clearly explain essential concepts - Visual training methods based on landmark notes and intervals for intuitive and lasting assimilation - Develop a natural spatial memory of the staff BUILD YOUR SIGHT-READING SKILLS - Gradual acquisition of automatic reading reflexes - Cognitive strategies for quick note identification - Mnemonics, recurring patterns, and deductive logic - Smooth navigation on the staff thanks to anchor points STRUCTURED PRACTICE - 100+ chapters covering the main clefs: Treble, Bass, Treble & Bass combined, C clefs - 6 unlimited training modes for varied and stimulating practice - 19 high-quality instrument sounds to refine your ear - Distraction-free, safe environment: no ads, no interruptions — ideal for all ages, including family use PERSONALIZED LEARNING - Customizable exercise sessions - Adjustable settings to fit your goals - Instant feedback to correct and improve your performance - Play on the app’s virtual keyboards, use your own instrument, or sing - Learn with your preferred note system: A B C or Do Re Mi - Suitable for all musicians: pianists, singers, violinists, flutists… and more! Like learning a new language, Notaforte guides you step by step towards fluent, natural, and instant music reading. This proven approach combines spatial awareness, visual memory, and interactive practice with immersive sound for lasting results. Notaforte is the ideal app to master reading music notes and to sight-read your sheet music with ease, no matter your level or instrument. Download now and discover the joy of learning to read music! Perfect for: - Beginners wanting to understand the basics of note reading - Musicians aiming to improve their music reading and sight-reading - Students seeking a complement to their lessons - Teachers looking for new educational tools Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

I'm Bored App

This app offers music education and vocabulary games for children, designed by a Grammy-winning composer and educational psychologist. It provides engaging, worry-free screen time that teaches real musical skills and builds vocabulary through play.

Highlights
  • Piano and drum games
  • Scale recognition
  • Vocabulary building games
  • Activity insights dashboard
  • Offline-friendly content
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Music education games by Grammy-winning composer & educational psychologist. Piano, drums, scales & vocabulary learning through gameplay kids love. As a parent, we know you want safe, worry free screen time for your child. We also know that you want educational content that doesn't feel like school - something kids will actually choose to play. Meet I'm Bored: Created by a Grammy-winning musician and an educational psychologist, this innovative learning tool was born from hearing "I'm bored!" over and over again from our own kids. These games are inspired by the teaching methods we use in our home with our own children. Screen time that enriches your child’s mind? That’s a parenting win. Why "I'm Bored"? We've all been there - that moment when your child says those two words and you're not sure what to suggest. So we created games that teach real musical skills while kids think they're just having fun. Our proven approach combines professional music education with natural learning psychology. We help kids develop a wide range of skills from rhythm to music literacy to vocabulary, while they're genuinely entertained. Our app seamlessly integrates this learning into your family's everyday life. Real Music Education Delivered Through Play Want to introduce your child to music fundamentals? Curious if they'd enjoy learning piano or drums? Our expert-designed games teach basic music concepts, rhythm patterns and scale recognition in sessions that feel like playtime, not practice time. Word of the Day Theatre Age-appropriate vocabulary building through creative performance and storytelling, tailored to your child's developmental stage. Activity Insights for Busy Families Sometimes you need to know what your family actually accomplished today. From tracking ‘Must Do’ activities to earning ‘Want To’ moments, our visual dashboard shows your child's daily balance - it's like having a family coach in your pocket. Expert-Created Content Your Kids Will Actually Use Whether you're managing homework time, looking for educational alternatives for screen time, wanting to introduce music education, or want kid-safe music without wifi, our professionally-designed games make it easy to fit real learning into your day. Safe Learning Environment No ads, no social features, offline-friendly. Join families who've discovered that learning happens naturally when kids are genuinely engaged, sharing their progress directly with you. Perfect for: Homeschooling families seeking structured activity tracking Parents wanting educational screen time alternatives Musical families introducing music theory Children ages 5-14 learning through play The next time you hear "I'm bored!" you'll have the perfect answer. The I'm Bored app is completely privacy-focused - all data stays securely on your device with no collection, tracking, or sharing of personal information.

Screenshots

Notaforte4 screens
I'm Bored App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notaforte at 4.9 against I'm Bored App's 4.6. Notaforte also leads on ratings volume (495 vs 47). I'm Bored App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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. Notaforte sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 3 months and I'm Bored App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notaforte holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notaforte has 495 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Notaforte's written reviews are positive against 95% of I'm Bored App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notaforte ships an update monthly, I'm Bored App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notaforte versus I'm Bored App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotaforteI'm Bored App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (495 ratings) — better4.6 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings495 — better47
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBravenbirdMayeleOS LLC

Customer experience

Notaforte

All ratings495 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

I'm Bored App

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notaforte

Subscriptions2
  • 3-Month Subscription$17.993 Months
  • 12-Month Subscription$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$74.99
3 purchases

I'm Bored App

Subscriptions2
  • I’m Bored Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • I'm Bored Plus$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Notaforte free?
Notaforte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I'm Bored App free?
I'm Bored App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notaforte or I'm Bored App?
Notaforte is rated higher. Notaforte averages 4.9 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while I'm Bored App averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.
Do Notaforte or I'm Bored App have ads?
Neither Notaforte nor I'm Bored App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notaforte or I'm Bored App?
Notaforte ships an update monthly, and I'm Bored App fortnightly. Most recently, Notaforte was updated on October 16, 2026 and I'm Bored App on October 14, 2026.

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