# Notaforte vs Pitch Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notaforte at 88% against Pitch Master's 36%. Notaforte also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Pitch Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notaforte sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 3 months and Pitch Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notaforte holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 466 and 203 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Notaforte's written reviews are positive against 36% of Pitch Master's.

Notaforte ships an update every 5 weeks, Pitch Master every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notaforte | Pitch Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notaforte-sight-reading-tutor/id6741677964/reviews)** | [4.6 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-master-ear-training/id6778828065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **466** | 203 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 109 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bravenbird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794974058) | [Namu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554681360) |

## What reviewers say

### Notaforte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notaforte-sight-reading-tutor/id6741677964)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Month Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-Month Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $74.99 | one-time |


### Pitch Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-master-ear-training/id6778828065)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Develop perfect pitch with science-backed ear training exercises. Progress through 20 levels, from basic intervals to complex chords, to improve your musicality. Designed for adults, this app offers a structured curriculum to enhance your ability to recognize and memorize pitches.

**Highlights:** Science-backed training methods, Progressive curriculum (20 levels), Memorize pitches, Absolute pitch development, Interval and chord recognition

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Master | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pitch Master | $24.99 | per year |
| Pitch Master | $29.99 | per year |
| Pitch Master | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notaforte free?

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

### Is Pitch Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notaforte or Pitch Master?

Notaforte is rated higher. Notaforte averages 4.9 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while Pitch Master averages 4.6 from 203 ratings.

### Do Notaforte or Pitch Master have ads?

Neither Notaforte nor Pitch Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notaforte or Pitch Master?

Notaforte ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pitch Master every 2 days. Most recently, Notaforte was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pitch Master on September 24, 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.*