# CMT Foundations vs Theory Forge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Theory Forge at none against CMT Foundations's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CMT Foundations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Theory Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CMT Foundations against 5.0 for Theory Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMT Foundations | Theory Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmt-foundations/id6749594885/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theory-forge/id6762159961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Collective Music Theory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831352056) | [DANIEL WADE IVERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893173294) |

## What reviewers say

### CMT Foundations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmt-foundations/id6749594885)

Learn music fundamentals through interactive exercises and performance. Explore music theory, history, and cultures tailored to your instrument. Collaborate with others to compose and perform music.

**Highlights:** Interactive music theory lessons, Performance-based learning, Instrument-specific exercises, Group composition and performance, Music history exploration, Ear training and sight singing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CMT Foundations Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| CMT Foundations 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| CMT Foundations 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |


### Theory Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theory-forge/id6762159961)

This app offers focused repetition drills to help musicians of all levels master music theory fundamentals. It covers intervals, scales, chords, and staff reading with progress tracking and achievement badges.

**Highlights:** Interval drills, Scale identification, Triad construction, Staff reading practice, Speed and mixed drills, Progress tracking, Achievement badges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMT Foundations free?

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

### Is Theory Forge free?

Theory Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CMT Foundations or Theory Forge?

CMT Foundations and Theory Forge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CMT Foundations or Theory Forge have ads?

Neither CMT Foundations nor Theory Forge shows ads.

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