noots vs Music Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
noots
This app helps musicians improve their sheet music reading skills through daily practice, challenges, and progress tracking. It offers a distraction-free learning environment with no ads or subscriptions, providing full access with a single purchase.
- Daily practice system with streaks
- Quest system for motivation
- XP and progression tracking
- Unlockable piano sounds
- Treble and bass clef training
- Adjustable session length
- Piano labels for keys
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noots is made for music students, piano learners, and anyone who wants to recognize notes and chords faster while playing. Recognize notes and chords faster and with more confidence - with four motivating training modes. โข Practice for free in all four training modes: - Note Training (read & play the note) - Chord Training (recognize & play chords) - Note Placement (place the requested note on the staff yourself) - Speedrun (test yourself against the clock) โข Train for free in the treble clef - with every key of the circle of fifths, major and minor chords, ledger-line notes, and notes outside the key with sharps and flats once you are ready. โข Stay on track with daily and weekly quests, XP and levels, and your practice streak - and discover rare golden notes while practicing that unlock new piano sounds. โข Premium users enjoy the following benefits: - Bass clef in all training modes - More chord types: major, minor, dom 7, maj 7, min 7, diminished, augmented - More quests One-time purchase: no subscription - unlock once, use forever. โข The app is completely ad-free: practice with full focus on your goal, without being distracted by annoying ads. Download noots now, practice a few minutes a day, and soon reading & playing will feel effortless!
Music Notes
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100 Music Notes is an educational app where kids can learn about 100 different music notes while having fun! Features: - 100 beautifully illustrated instruments including piano, guitar, violin, and more - Listen to each instrument! Real sounds bring every instrument to life - Available in 10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic) - Learn with flashcards - Name Quiz: identify instruments from illustrations - Sound Quiz: listen to sounds and guess the instrument โ a unique new quiz mode! - Track progress with the collection feature Start your adventure into the world of music notes! A Learning Report for parents shows your child's favourites, the kinds of things they are drawn to, and a record of the last two weeks. It stays on the device and is never sent anywhere. One app, ten languages (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic). Switch with one tap from the home screen โ perfect for bilingual families, heritage language learners, and travel. Premium unlocks the full collection and adds auto read-aloud, which turns the cards and speaks each name hands-free โ handy in the car or at bedtime. Ages 5 & Under. No data collected. No ads. No third-party SDKs. Parental Gate (multiplication challenge) protects external links.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Music Notes at every 4 days against noots's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. noots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Music Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
noots ships an update every 3 weeks, Music Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | noots | Music Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucas Kenner | Sami Kuribara |
In-app purchases
noots
- noots Premium$0.99
Music Notes
- Premium - 100 Music Notes$3.99









