Comparison

Soundcheck. vs Music Notes

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

Head to head
About

Soundcheck.

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When checking a mix outside the studio it takes an analytical listening environment to professionally evaluate the sound in the best possible way that a track deserves. The app tackles this need with a lot of features providing the most objective/reliable soundcheck and getting the most out of the whole process of improving and finally approving a mix. So „Soundcheck.“ is for the interaction between mix engineer and artist or just for everyone who wants to check a mix outside the studio – like in the car or on headphones etc. – in the best possible way. Here are the key facts: - Upload up to 12 audio files per project (4 mixes, each in stereo, binaural or spatial) - Fluent AB-comparisons between mix versions - Different levels can be compensated via „Loudness Match“ - Mixes can be compared blind via „Blind Test“ - Preview what your song what sound like on Spotify, Apple Music & Co. - Download the audio files, request revisions or just take notes on each mix within the app - A Soundcheck project can be created online as well as offline - Mixes can be uploaded via the mobile app as well as the separate available MacOS App to master your data transfer workflow between devices.

About

Music Notes

Improve your music reading skills with structured lessons and instant feedback. This app helps you master note recognition, rhythm, harmony, and more through progressive modules and practice modes. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement to become a faster, more accurate sight-reader.

Highlights
  • Note recognition training
  • Rhythm and time signature practice
  • Interval and chord recognition
  • Scale and key signature learning
  • Musical term and ornament recognition
  • Harmonic progression analysis
  • Progress tracking and stats
Features
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Build music-theory habits into faster sight reading: read notes with better accuracy, and fix mistakes right away. This app turns practice into a clear learning path: start with the fundamentals, then progressively cover notes, rhythm, tonality, and harmony. You get instant feedback, plus wrong-answer review and progress stats—so you can correct errors and read faster. What you will train (by modules): • Note recognition: locate staff positions and clef mapping, then pick the correct note • Note values & rests: read lengths together with “silence” (rests) • Time signature & rhythm: build strong-beat cycles and bar-level structure • Interval recognition: connect pitch relationships for faster recognition • Scale recognition & key signature: learn how scales and key signatures are written • Chord recognition & modes: read harmonic color with more confidence • Musical terms: spot common expression and performance markings quickly • Ornament recognition: read trills/appoggiaturas/passing tones without missing them • Harmonic progression & harmonic analysis: follow the logic, improve prediction Two ways to practice: 1) Learning Path: clear stages (Stage 1–8). Pass levels to unlock the next steps. Some further progress may require a subscription. 2) Free Practice: choose the modules you want to strengthen, set the training range/difficulty, and keep reviewing your progress. Results you can see: • Progress curve and module-level stats: spot weak areas and watch improvements • Wrong-answer feedback & review: turn “why I missed it” into your next training step Who it's for: • Students and self-learners who want faster, more accurate sight reading • Learners who need structured music theory practice • Anyone preparing for music school exams or theory/reading assessments - The subscriptions are $1.99 weekly with free trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable`` - Terms of use:https://muscifeedback.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/RecognitionTerms_en.html - Privacy of use: https://muscifeedback.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/RecognitionPrivacy_en.html

Screenshots

Soundcheck.4 screens
Music Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soundcheck. at none against Music Notes's 2. Music Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Music Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Soundcheck. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundcheck. ships an update fortnightly, Music Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soundcheck. versus Music Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundcheck.Music Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin Muller凯 张

In-app purchases

None

Soundcheck.

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Music Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription · Notes Tutor$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access · Notes Tutor$9.99

Questions

Is Soundcheck. free?
Soundcheck. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Music Notes free?
Music Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soundcheck. or Music Notes have ads?
Neither Soundcheck. nor Music Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundcheck. or Music Notes?
Soundcheck. ships an update fortnightly, and Music Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Soundcheck. was updated on October 10, 2026 and Music Notes on October 28, 2026.

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