Comparison

Sharp vs Guess The Note

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

Head to head
About

Sharp

This app helps musicians improve their ability to recognize musical sounds, sing more accurately, and understand music theory. It offers a variety of exercises, daily routines, and progress tracking to build stronger pitch, intonation, and confidence. Practice essential skills like intervals, chords, scales, and rhythm in just a few minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Pitch and interval recognition
  • Chord and scale identification
  • Microphone-based singing practice
  • Rhythm and tempo training
  • Daily practice routines
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Music theory exercises
Features
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Sharp is an ear training app for musicians who want to hear music more clearly, recognize sounds faster, and sing more accurately. Practice the skills that actually matter: pitch, intervals, chords, scales, modes, rhythm, sight singing, chord progressions, jazz harmony, and real listening. Sharp combines quick exercises, daily routines, microphone-based singing practice, and progress tracking so you can train your ear consistently in just a few minutes a day. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced musician sharpening your ears, Sharp helps you build stronger relative pitch, better intonation, and more confidence with music theory in real sound. TRAIN YOUR EAR * Note recognition and pitch training * Melodic and harmonic interval recognition * Sharper or flatter pitch comparison * Major and minor scale recognition * Mode recognition * Chord quality recognition * Chord inversions * Dominant chord extensions * Chord progressions * Jazz chord progressions * Modulation interval training SING WITH FEEDBACK Use your microphone to practice active ear training, not just multiple choice. * Sing intervals * Sing notes from a reference pitch * Sing scales, modes, pentatonic scales, and arpeggios * Sing chord tones * Resolve dominant chords by singing the target note * Make chords major or minor by singing the right third * Practice sight singing from written notes TRAIN RHYTHM AND THEORY * Match tempo * Identify time signatures * Identify polyrhythms * Practice scale degrees * Learn key signatures * Read the treble clef * Test your music history knowledge DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINES Sharp builds short practice sessions to help you stay consistent. Use the 15-minute routine for a focused daily workout, or jump into any exercise when you want to train a specific skill. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your practice history, streaks, Sharp Points, rank progress, accuracy, weak spots, skill connections, and personalized focus suggestions. Sharp helps you understand what needs work so your practice feels more intentional. TOOLS FOR MUSICIANS Sharp also includes useful practice tools such as a pitch detector, piano, metronome, reference drone, looper, backing tracks, and a vocal training game. PERFECT FOR * Music students * Singers and songwriters * Producers and beatmakers * Guitarists, pianists, bassists, and instrumentalists * Choir, band, and orchestra musicians * Musicians preparing for ear training tests, auditions, or music theory classes * Anyone who wants better relative pitch, intonation, rhythm, and listening skills Ear training is one of the most important skills in music. Sharp makes it easier to practice consistently, understand what you hear, and become a more confident musician. Train smarter. Hear better. Stay sharp. Subscription Options Sharp Pro – Monthly Sharp Pro – Yearly Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/xander-develops-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WHAT’S NEW This update improves Sharp with new ear training exercises, cleaner practice flows, better audio behavior, and more focused daily routines. * Improved Jazz Chord Progressions * Updated Sight Singing behavior * Better daily practice routine flow * Friend request notifications * General fixes and performance improvements Thank you for practicing with Sharp.

About

Guess The Note

Features
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Guess The Note is a simple, focused ear-training game for anyone who wants to get better at recognizing piano notes and chords by ear, with no music theory required to get started. Guess The Note Listen to a note or chord and tap the matching keys on the piano. Get instant feedback, build your streak, and track your accuracy as you improve. Free Play Just want to explore? Tap any key to play freely—no scoring, no pressure. Free Play mode is available to everyone, no subscription required. MIDI Keyboard Support Connect your MIDI keyboard to play directly on your device. Have a 61-key keyboard? No problem. Simply calibrate it once by pressing your lowest and highest keys, and you’re ready to go. Practice at your level Start with a single octave around Middle C, or work your way up to the full 88-key range. Toggle between white keys only for beginners, or all keys (including sharps and flats) once you're ready for a challenge. Real piano sound Every note is sampled from a real grand piano, not a synthesizer, so what you hear is what you'd hear on an actual instrument. Track your progress Streak, best streak, and accuracy are always visible, so you can see how you're improving over time. Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

Sharp4 screens
Guess The Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sharp at every 8 days against Guess The Note's every 3 weeks. 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. Sharp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Guess The Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharp ships an update every 8 days, Guess The Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sharp versus Guess The Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpGuess The Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro JimenezYAHYA RASHWAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sharp

Subscriptions2
  • Sharp Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Sharp Pro Annually$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sharp Pro Unlimited$239.99
1 purchases

Guess The Note

One-time1
  • Guess The Note Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Sharp free?
Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guess The Note free?
Guess The Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sharp or Guess The Note have ads?
Neither Sharp nor Guess The Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sharp or Guess The Note?
Sharp ships an update every 8 days, and Guess The Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sharp was updated on September 27, 2026 and Guess The Note on October 5, 2026.

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