# Note Playing vs SightReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Playing at none against SightReader's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SightReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Note Playing asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Playing | SightReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightreader-read-piano-music/id6777734489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcelo Palacios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772640385) | [Bret Cameron](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777734491) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-playing/id6742078078)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SightReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightreader-read-piano-music/id6777734489)

Learn to read piano music effectively with real-time feedback on both notes and timing. Progress through grades with engaging exercises and track your development with a practice journal.

**Highlights:** Pitch & Rhythm mode with metronome scoring, Library of piano music across centuries, ABRSM-aligned exercises by grade, Note, chord, and scale drills, Practice journal for progress tracking, Daily practice streaks and certificates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SightReader Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| SightReader Pro | $57.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Playing free?

Note Playing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SightReader free?

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

### Do Note Playing or SightReader have ads?

Neither Note Playing nor SightReader shows ads.

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