Comparison

Note Playing vs Lexicon

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

Head to head
About

Note Playing

Features
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This app trains you to learn to read piano notes from a sheet music. Simply play the note displayed in the music sheet on the little piano on the screen and get points when you get it right. Ideal for introducing the notes to adults and children

About

Lexicon

This app helps you build and visualize your vocabulary. It creates beautiful cards for each word, including definitions, origins, pronunciation, memory aids, and relevant photographs. Discover words in real-world contexts and organize your learning.

Highlights
  • Visual word cards
  • Etymology and pronunciation
  • Memory hooks
  • Real-world word sightings
  • Customizable collections
  • Daily Word of the Day
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Lexicon is a personal vocabulary gallery for the curious mind. Every word you collect becomes a beautifully crafted card — complete with its definition, etymology, pronunciation, a memory hook to help it stick, and a striking photograph to bring it to life. HOW IT WORKS Search for any word and add it to your collection. Lexicon instantly curates a rich card with everything you need to truly absorb it: where the word came from, how to use it, a mnemonic to remember it by, and a cultural reference that gives it context. Each card is paired with a carefully selected photograph, turning your vocabulary into something worth browsing. SIGHTINGS — YOUR WORDS IN THE WILD Lexicon scans articles, essays, poetry, and quotes across the web to find real appearances of the words you've collected. It's the thrill of recognition — seeing a word you just learned show up in The Guardian, a poem, or a famous quote. A daily Word of the Day, chosen to reflect the cultural moment, keeps your collection growing. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create custom collections to group words by theme, project, or mood. Browse your library alphabetically, by domain (Art, Logic, Nature, Society), or by collection. Switch between a visual gallery and a clean index view. BUILT TO REMEMBER Every card includes a mnemonic device — a short, catchy phrase designed to make the word unforgettable. Combined with etymology, example sentences, and pop culture references, Lexicon gives you multiple pathways to retention. DESIGNED WITH CARE Lexicon is built for people who believe words matter. The interface is minimal, typographic, and intentional — inspired by editorial design and the quiet pleasure of a well-curated library. Your words sync across devices with Sign in with Apple. Your collection is yours, wherever you go.

Screenshots

Note Playing3 screens
Lexicon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Note Playing at 3 against Lexicon's 1. Note Playing also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Note Playing versus Lexicon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote PlayingLexicon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcelo PalaciosNg Zhong Wei

In-app purchases

None

Note Playing

No in-app purchases

None

Lexicon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Playing free?
Note Playing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexicon free?
Lexicon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Playing or Lexicon have ads?
Neither Note Playing nor Lexicon shows ads.

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