Comparison

Hoir vs ShanCode

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

Head to head
About

Hoir

Develop your musical ear with this app that teaches note, interval, chord, and melody recognition. It offers a structured curriculum with interactive lessons and games, personalized practice sessions, and realistic instrument sounds. Track your progress and unlock new content as you improve.

Highlights
  • Note identification
  • Chord quality recognition
  • Melodic dictation
  • Chord progression analysis
  • Structured curriculum with 43 levels
  • Smart practice targeting weak areas
  • Realistic piano and guitar sounds
Features
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Hoir is an ear training app that teaches you to recognize notes, intervals, chords, melodies, and chord progressions — with realistic piano and guitar sounds. Whether you're just starting your musical journey or looking to sharpen your relative pitch, Hoir's structured curriculum takes you from identifying your first notes all the way to transcribing full chord progressions. FOUR GAME MODES • Note Identification — Hear a note, identify it on the note wheel. Start with solfege (Do, Re, Mi) and progress to all 12 chromatic notes in any key. • Chord Quality — Identify whether a chord is Major, Minor, Diminished, or Augmented, including inversions. • Melodic Dictation — Listen to a short melody and rebuild it note by note. • Chord Progressions — Hear a sequence of chords and identify them using Roman numerals (I, IV, V, vi…). A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM 9 packs with 43 levels guide you step by step: • Start with 4 notes in C Major • Build up to the full diatonic scale • Learn to hear in any key • Add harmonic intervals and multiple octaves • Master the chromatic scale • Explore minor scale variants • Identify chord qualities and inversions • Transcribe melodies and chord progressions Each pack includes interactive lessons with audio demos, quizzes, and mini-games — so you understand the theory behind what you're hearing. SMART PRACTICE Hoir tracks every answer you give. It knows which notes you confuse, which scale types challenge you, and where your accuracy is trending. Use Smart Practice to automatically target your weakest areas, or configure your own custom sessions with: • 10 to 50 questions per session • Harmonic or melodic intervals • Fixed key, random key, or changing keys • Major, Minor, or mixed scales • Multiple octave range REALISTIC INSTRUMENT SOUNDS High-quality piano and guitar sounds derived from real instruments. Choose between Piano and Guitar, and switch anytime. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily streak counter to build consistency • Detailed stats: overall accuracy, weakest notes, common confusions, and accuracy by mode • Earn apples for correct answers and unlock new packs • Unlock owl outfits as you progress DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS Built for singers, guitarists, pianists, producers, songwriters, and music students. Hoir develops the skill that makes every other musical skill easier: your ear. Start training for free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock all 9 packs and the full curriculum. Hoir Pro is available via auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://hoirapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://hoirapp.com/terms

About

ShanCode

Features
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Learn to code — in Shan. ShanCode is the first complete programming school taught entirely in the Shan language. Whether you're writing your first line of code or building full-stack apps, every lesson is in Shan — no English barrier, no translation guesswork. 36 courses. 2,100+ lessons. All offline. Study on the bus, in the village, or anywhere with no signal. A COMPLETE CURRICULUM • Languages — Java, Go, Rust, PHP, Bash & more • Web & Full-Stack — React, Next.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Laravel • Foundations — Data Structures & Algorithms, plus how computers and the web actually work Built for self-taught learners — including the topics bootcamps skip. YOUR PERSONAL AI TUTOR Stuck on a lesson? Ask ShanCode's built-in AI tutor to explain any concept in Shan, at your own pace. BUILT TO KEEP YOU LEARNING • Daily streaks — keep your flame alive by studying a little each day • Progress tracking — completion rings, "Continue learning," and personal stats • Bookmarks — save any lesson and jump right back • IDE-style code blocks with copy button and syntax highlighting • Adjustable text size, haptics, and full dark mode • Search across every course and topic AUTHENTIC SHAN TYPOGRAPHY ShanCode bundles proper Shan fonts, so every character renders beautifully throughout the app. Start your coding journey today — in the language you think in. Curriculum & lesson content © PL Learning Code. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends, at the same price. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://pldev.top/ios/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pldev.top/ios/terms.html

Screenshots

Hoir4 screens
ShanCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hoir at none against ShanCode's shown. Hoir also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Hoir sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShanCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hoir versus ShanCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoirShanCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrode Offerdal JakobsenSai Tawng Pha

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hoir

Subscriptions2
  • Hoir - Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Hoir - Annual Access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hoir - Full Access$14.99
3 purchases

ShanCode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hoir free?
Hoir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShanCode free?
ShanCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hoir or ShanCode have ads?
ShanCode shows ads; Hoir does not.

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