Comparison

Pocket vs TempoNote

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

Head to head
About

Pocket

Features
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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

About

TempoNote

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
TempoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pocket versus TempoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketTempoNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro KamiyamaKwan Pok Man Alexander

In-app purchases

None

Pocket

No in-app purchases

None

TempoNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempoNote free?
TempoNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket or TempoNote have ads?
TempoNote shows ads; Pocket does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket or TempoNote?
Pocket ships an update every 2 months, and TempoNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket was updated on October 28, 2026 and TempoNote on October 31, 2026.

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