Comparison

EarMentor vs Tone Assistant

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

Head to head
About

EarMentor

Features
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EarMentor requires an auto-renewable subscription after a free 14-day full-access trial. EarMentor is the only ear training app designed for true hands-free practice. Whether you’re a beginner learning intervals or a pro sharpening speed, EarMentor can be adapted to your level. Key Features: - Hands-free practice β€” train while walking, commuting, or with your iPhone locked in your pocket. - Authentic sounds β€” switch between piano and guitar for realistic training. - Customizable ranges β€” set your practice range, choose C major only or include sharps/flats, and clamp to your instrument’s limits. - Relative or absolute modes β€” fix a reference note, or practice relative hearing with flexible options (first only, first & last, or full interval). - Flexible feedback β€” hear answers spoken in solfΓ¨ge (Do-Re-Mi) or letter names, and see them on screen. - Tailored difficulty β€” slow and guided for beginners, or rapid-fire intervals for advanced users. - Timing controls β€” adjust note length, delay before answer, and post-answer gap to match your learning pace. - Smart repeats β€” avoid immediate note repetitions for better variety. Start your free 14-day trial today and unlock the most customizable, hands-free ear training experience on iPhone and iPad. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://apps.amphibean.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://apps.amphibean.com/terms

About

Tone Assistant

Features
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Tone Assistant is an ear training companion for musicians at every level. Whether you're a beginner just learning about intervals or an advanced player sharpening your recognition, Tone Assistant gives you three focused ways to build your ear. Practice Put your ears to the test. Each session plays a melodic interval β€” two notes heard one after another β€” and asks you to identify it from multiple choices. Configure the session to your level: choose your tonic key, select which interval groups to focus on (Major & Perfect, or Minor/Diminished/Augmented), and set how many questions you want. After each session, a detailed score breakdown shows exactly which intervals you're nailing and which ones need more work. Adjust practice sessions to increase rate of intervals which have lower recognition rates. Built in voice recognition to link hearing the interval with saying the name of the interval. Explore Browse all 13 intervals at once in an interactive grid. Tap any interval to hear it played instantly in your chosen key. Perfect for building the mental "sound library" you'll draw on when recognizing intervals in music. Listen Step through a curated sequence of intervals at your own pace. Optionally enable spoken announcements so the interval name is read aloud before it plays β€” a powerful technique for anchoring sounds to their names. Use it as a warm-up routine, a passive listening session, or a reference tool. History Results of practice and listening sessions are saved, so you can track your progress over time and see how your accuracy improves.

Screenshots

EarMentor3 screens
Tone Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tone Assistant at none against EarMentor's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. EarMentor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Tone Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
EarMentor versus Tone Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarMentorTone Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmphibeanBrent Petit

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EarMentor

Subscriptions1
  • EarMentor Premium Yearly14 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Tone Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarMentor free?
EarMentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tone Assistant free?
Tone Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarMentor or Tone Assistant have ads?
Neither EarMentor nor Tone Assistant shows ads.

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