Comparison

Open Studio Jazz vs Learn A Note

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

Head to head
About

Open Studio Jazz

This platform offers guided jazz education for all skill levels, featuring weekly lessons on real jazz standards and pathways for practice. Learn from renowned jazz musicians and track your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Weekly new jazz standard lessons
  • Guided practice pathways
  • Courses by legendary jazz musicians
  • Progress tracking across devices
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Full library of technique, theory, and improvisation courses
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Living a musical life is not a finish line, it is something you build into your days. Open Studio is the jazz education platform for players who want to play better and enjoy the process, wherever they are: beginner, intermediate, or advanced, on any instrument. A clear home for wherever you are in your playing Open Studio gives beginner, intermediate, and advanced players their own dedicated learning dashboard. Instead of guessing where to start or what comes next, you open the app and see your path laid out in front of you. New piano lessons every week, built around real jazz standards - Our instructors add new lessons every week, built around the songs jazz musicians actually play. You are learning through real repertoire from day one, not abstract exercises disconnected from the music you love. Guided practice, without the overwhelm - Jazz has a lot to learn: theory, technique, repertoire, improvisation. Open Studio's guided pathways solve the question every player asks: "What should I practice next?" Each lesson connects to the next, so your practice time has direction instead of guesswork. Learn from real jazz musicians - Our courses are taught by professional jazz musicians and educators, covering everything from foundational technique to advanced improvisation, including Ron Carter (bass), Emmet Cohen (piano), Peter Martin (piano), Adam Maness (piano), Aaron Parks (piano), Larry Goldings (piano), Fred Hersch (piano), Sean Jones (trumpet), Dianne Reeves (vocals) and more. Practice on your schedule, wherever you are - The Open Studio app puts your lessons, courses, and practice pathways in your pocket. Pick up a session on the train, before a gig, or during a quiet ten minutes at home. Your progress travels with you. Built for the long term - We do not believe in shortcuts or overnight mastery. Jazz is a lifelong pursuit, and Open Studio is built to support you at every stage of it, from your first chord voicings to your first solo you are proud of. Open Studio membership includes: - Weekly new lessons built around real jazz standards - Guided Practice Sessions and Skill Pathways for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players - A full library of courses across technique, theory, and improvisation - Specialized courses taught by legendary jazz musicians - Progress that stays with you across devices Whether you are picking up an instrument for the first time or you have been playing for decades, Open Studio is here to help you live a musical life, one practice session at a time. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Start your 14-day free trial today and get full access to piano, bass, guitar, drums and more. Try it risk free. If Open Studio isn't right for you, you're covered by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee. Download the app and start today. Terms of Use: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/privacy-policy/

About

Learn A Note

This app helps beginners learn piano notes on the treble and bass clef with instant visual feedback and focused practice. It supports on-screen and MIDI keyboards, offering detailed statistics to track progress and identify challenging notes.

Highlights
  • Treble and bass clef practice
  • Random note exercises
  • On-screen and MIDI keyboard support
  • Instant visual feedback
  • Session and lifetime statistics
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
Currently charting
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Learn A Note is a simple and effective way to learn piano notes on the treble and bass clef. Designed for piano beginners and music teachers, the app helps you recognize notes quickly using focused practice and instant visual feedback. Key Features • Practice treble clef, bass clef, or both clefs
 • Random note exercises for real learning (not memorization) • Play using the on-screen keyboard, USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard
 • Turn hints on or off as you learn
 • Instant visual feedback for correct and incorrect notes
 • Session and lifetime practice statistics
 • Clean, distraction-free design
 • Fun and focused practice mode for daily learning • Companion Apple Watch for extra feedback (Haptic Support!) Perfect for: • Piano beginners
 • Music students
 • Piano teachers
 • Classroom instruction
 • Sight-reading practice
 • Adult learners
 • Kids learning piano fundamentals Why Learn A Note? Learning piano notes doesn’t need to be complicated. Learn A Note focuses on one important skill: recognizing notes on the staff and finding them on the keyboard. This builds a strong foundation for reading music and playing confidently. Whether you’re practicing at home or teaching students in a lesson, Learn A Note makes note learning simple, visual, and effective. Each exercise presents a random note on the staff. Play the matching key on the on-screen keyboard or on a real MIDI keyboard to see if you’re correct. Learn at your own pace with customizable practice options and clear progress tracking. How it works 1. Pick your mode: Free play or structured practice with a set number of notes. 2. See a target note on the staff (treble or bass), then play it on your MIDI keyboard or the on‑screen piano. 3. Get instant feedback—correct or try again—then move to the next note. **DETAILED STATISTICS** • Track first-try accuracy • Identify challenging notes • View session history • Monitor long-term progress • Analyze common mistakes • Enjoy using your iPad, iPad • Apple Watch companion (iPhone only) • See the current target note and clef at a glance. • Feel correct/incorrect feedback via gentle haptics. • Great for focused practice sessions without looking at your phone.

Screenshots

Open Studio Jazz4 screens
Learn A Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Open Studio Jazz at Free against Learn A Note's $1.99. Open Studio Jazz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Learn A Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

Open Studio Jazz is free to download; Learn A Note costs $1.99 up front. Open Studio Jazz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. Learn A Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open Studio Jazz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Open Studio Jazz's written reviews are positive against 88% of Learn A Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Studio Jazz ships an update every 5 days, Learn A Note every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Open Studio Jazz versus Learn A Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen Studio JazzLearn A Note
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Studio Network LLCCharles Condron

Customer experience

Open Studio Jazz

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn A Note

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Open Studio Jazz

Subscriptions4
  • Open Studio (Monthly)14 Days trial$39.001 Month
  • Open Studio Pro (Monthly)$97.001 Month
  • Open Studio (Annual)14 Days trial$390.001 Year
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  • Open Studio Pro (Annual)$559.991 Year
None

Learn A Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open Studio Jazz free?
Open Studio Jazz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn A Note free?
Learn A Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Open Studio Jazz or Learn A Note?
Open Studio Jazz is rated higher. Open Studio Jazz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Learn A Note averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Open Studio Jazz or Learn A Note have ads?
Neither Open Studio Jazz nor Learn A Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Studio Jazz or Learn A Note?
Open Studio Jazz ships an update every 5 days, and Learn A Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, Open Studio Jazz was updated on October 13, 2026 and Learn A Note on October 10, 2026.

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