Comparison

EarMentor vs Ear Games

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — train while walking, commuting, or with your iPhone locked in your pocket. - Authentic sounds — switch between piano and guitar for realistic training. - Customizable ranges — set your practice range, choose C major only or include sharps/flats, and clamp to your instrument’s limits. - Relative or absolute modes — fix a reference note, or practice relative hearing with flexible options (first only, first & last, or full interval). - Flexible feedback — hear answers spoken in solfège (Do-Re-Mi) or letter names, and see them on screen. - Tailored difficulty — slow and guided for beginners, or rapid-fire intervals for advanced users. - Timing controls — adjust note length, delay before answer, and post-answer gap to match your learning pace. - Smart repeats — 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

Ear Games

This app offers 16 retro arcade games designed to improve your musical ear. It covers intervals, chords, rhythm, melodies, and EQ frequencies using real instrument recordings. The app is 100% offline, ad-free, and requires no subscription.

Highlights
  • 16 retro arcade games
  • Interval, chord, and rhythm training
  • Real instrument recordings
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Daily 5-minute workouts
  • Progress tracking and skill rating
Features
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Most ear training apps feel like homework. Ear Games is 16 retro arcade games that build your musical ear — intervals, chords, rhythm, melodies, even EQ frequencies. Real recorded instruments. 100% offline. No ads. No subscription. Whether you're learning your first instrument, studying music theory, prepping for an aural exam, or training your producer ears, you'll actually want to come back every day. TRAIN EVERY MUSICAL SKILL • Daily Workout — a 5-minute session that mixes games and adapts to your weak spots • Intervals — recognize the distance between any two notes • Chord ID — major, minor, sevenths, inversions and beyond • Chord Progressions — hear how songs really move • Melody ID & Melody Memory — play back what you hear • Scale & Mode ID — from major and minor to the modes • Scale Degrees — feel where every note sits in the key • Rhythm, Sight Rhythm & Meter Detective — clap it, read it, find the beat • BPM & Tempo — guess the tempo like a pro • EQ Frequency ID — the mixing-ear trainer for producers and engineers • Microtonal Tuning — hear when a note is barely off • Find the Dough & Spot the Imposter — pure ear-sharpening arcade fun REAL INSTRUMENTS, REALLY RECORDED No synthesized MIDI. Every note is a real recording — piano, guitar, trumpet, sax, marimba, French horn, glockenspiel and more — so your ear learns the sounds you'll hear in real music. MADE TO BUILD A HABIT • Three difficulty tiers, from total beginner to conservatory-level • Deep settings for every game — train exactly what you need • Stats, streaks and a skill rating that tracks your progress • Review Weaknesses mode targets what you miss most • Built-in metronome that keeps your screen awake YOURS, WITH NOTHING WATCHING • Works 100% offline — planes, practice rooms, anywhere • No ads. No tracking. No account required. • No subscription — the app is free, with optional one-time instrument packs • Available in 11 languages Five minutes a day. Sixteen games. One great ear.

Screenshots

EarMentor3 screens
Ear Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ear Games at 15.0 against EarMentor's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. EarMentor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Ear Games sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
EarMentor versus Ear Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarMentorEar Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmphibeanHANOCH YOSEF LIB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EarMentor

Subscriptions1
  • EarMentor Premium Yearly14 Days trial$4.991 Year
8 purchases

Ear Games

One-time8
  • Classic nylon guitar.$0.99
  • Black electric guitar$0.99
  • Green electric guitar$0.99
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  • Trumpet$0.99
  • Alto saxophone$0.99
  • Marimba$0.99
  • French Horn$0.99
  • All Instruments$3.99

Questions

Is EarMentor free?
EarMentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ear Games free?
Ear Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EarMentor or Ear Games have ads?
Neither EarMentor nor Ear Games shows ads.

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