Comparison

Ear Trainer Master vs Whole Note+

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

Head to head
About

Ear Trainer Master

Features
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Ear Trainer Master — the ear training and music theory app with a guitar fretboard, piano keyboard, and 133 structured lessons. Train intervals, chords, and chord progressions with visual aids no other app offers. GUITAR EAR TRAINING • See chord shapes on a real fretboard while you train — open voicings, barre chords, and a voicing style toggle • Guitar chord identification with visual feedback on every answer • Switch between acoustic guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar, and bass • The only ear training app that shows you the fretboard as you learn PIANO EAR TRAINING • Watch piano keys light up as intervals and chords play • Interval recognition and chord identification with keyboard visualization • Tap individual keys to compare notes and build your inner ear • Expand to full-screen piano for detailed analysis 133 EAR TRAINING LESSONS • Ascending Intervals — 24 lessons from pitch recognition to compound intervals across all 12 keys • Descending Intervals — 18 lessons with song associations, mixed directions, and random tonic training • Chord Identification — 31 lessons: triads, suspended chords, inversions, seventh chords, and extended jazz chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths) • Cadences — 12 lessons on authentic, plagal, half, and deceptive cadences • Functional Harmony — 15 lessons: tonic/predominant/dominant functions, pop loops, circle of fifths, and turnarounds • Applied Dominants — 8 lessons on secondary dominants and tonicization • Discover — 25 style collections SURVIVAL MODE • One wrong answer ends the run — the difficulty climbs as your streak grows • A leaderboard per mode, tracking your best streak and accuracy DISCOVER REAL PROGRESSIONS • 25 hand-authored collections across classical, pop, rock, ballads, and funk • Each collection walks an era, and finishing one unlocks the next LEARN MUSIC THEORY BEFORE EACH QUIZ • Concept intro lessons explain what to listen for and why it matters • Song anchors help you remember interval sounds • Core concepts break down chord quality, voice leading, and harmonic function • Prerequisites guide you through a structured learning path PRACTICE IN ANY KEY • Tonal center selector — choose C, D, E, F, G, A, or B as your practice key • Random tonic mode for advanced ear training across all keys • Moving tonic mode for real-world modulation practice • Customizable playback: melodic, harmonic, block, or arpeggiated INTELLIGENT LEARNING SYSTEM • Two modes: Free Mode for open exploration or Tutor Mode with 80% mastery to advance • Multiple quiz formats: true/false recognition, matching, and identification • Instant feedback with correct answer display • Progress tracking with accuracy statistics and streaks • Auto-advance with configurable timing PROFESSIONAL AUDIO • High-quality MIDI synthesis with professional SoundFont technology • Adjustable tempo, volume, and sequence speed • Works offline — practice ear training anytime, anywhere WHO IS THIS FOR • Guitar players who want to recognize chords by ear • Music students preparing for ABRSM, RCM, or university auditions • Jazz musicians learning functional harmony, extended chords, and chord substitutions • Singers and vocalists building interval recognition and sight-singing skills FLEXIBLE & AFFORDABLE • Try free lessons in every domain before upgrading • Unlock all 133 lessons with PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription • Family Sharing support on iOS Download Ear Trainer Master and start training your musical ear today.

About

Whole Note+

Features
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Whole Note+ helps parents stay engaged and organized during their child's music lessons. Capture everything that matters: • Write text notes for general lesson observations • Link notes to specific pieces in your child's repertoire • Record audio clips to capture important moments • Record short video clips to review technique later Build a growing repertoire of pieces your child is working on and track progress lesson by lesson. After each lesson, share a complete summary with one tap. Your notes are formatted as a readable message, and any audio or video clips you recorded are automatically attached — so you can send the full lesson package to your spouse, the teacher, or a grandparent via Messages or Mail. Perfect for piano, violin, guitar, and any other instrument.

Screenshots

Ear Trainer Master4 screens
Whole Note+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whole Note+ at none against Ear Trainer Master's 1. Ear Trainer Master's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ear Trainer Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whole Note+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ear Trainer Master ships an update every 4 days, Whole Note+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ear Trainer Master versus Whole Note+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEar Trainer MasterWhole Note+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalk of Code LLCJia Li

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ear Trainer Master

One-time1
  • EarTrainer Pro$4.99
None

Whole Note+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ear Trainer Master free?
Ear Trainer Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whole Note+ free?
Whole Note+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ear Trainer Master or Whole Note+ have ads?
Neither Ear Trainer Master nor Whole Note+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ear Trainer Master or Whole Note+?
Ear Trainer Master ships an update every 4 days, and Whole Note+ fortnightly. Most recently, Ear Trainer Master was updated on September 28, 2026 and Whole Note+ on September 11, 2026.

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