Pocket vs TempoNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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・You can play music freely. ・You can increase the number of keys by turning the screen sideways. ・When the music comes to you, play it right away! Synthesizer Functions ・Waveform Switching (Sine/Square/Saw/Triangle) ・ADSR (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release) ・Filter (LPF/HPF) ・LFO (Vibrato/Tremolo) ・Pitch Bend/Portamento ・Effects (Delay/Reverb) ・Preset Switching
TempoNote
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Say goodbye to manually turning pages or switching apps while practicing! TempoNote is the ultimate music practice tool designed to help musicians master any instrument. By seamlessly syncing your sheet music with background audio, you can focus entirely on playing. Key Features: Smart Sync: Display your sheet music perfectly synced with the playing audio track. No need to tab out to change pages! Free Speed Changer: Easily adjust the audio playback speed from a slower 90% up to a fast 200% to match your practice pace. Advanced Looping: Set A/B loops for any single song, easily save your loop locations, and practice tricky sections repeatedly. Custom Interface: Personalize your practice environment with custom background styles and colors. Full-Screen & Background Play: Enjoy an uninterrupted full-screen sheet music view, or keep the audio playing in the background while using other apps. 100% Offline: Practice anywhere, anytime—no internet connection required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pocket at none against TempoNote's shown. Pocket also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). TempoNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket ships an update every 2 months, TempoNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TempoNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomohiro Kamiyama | Kwan Pok Man Alexander |
In-app purchases
No in-app purchases
TempoNote
No in-app purchases









