Absolute Ear vs SingTrace

ABSOLUTE EAR - EAR TRAINING Want to hear a melody and know exactly what notes it is? That's what Absolute Ear teaches. This is a structured ear training course that takes you from recognizing your first three notes all the way to mastering all 12 chromatic pitches, melodic sequences up to 5 notes long, all 13 musical intervals, chord recognition by function, and real chord progressions - at whatever pace works for you. WHAT YOU TRAIN NOTE RECOGNITION Hear a piano note. Name it. That's the foundation of playing by ear. Start with just C, E, and G. Unlock new notes as you demonstrate mastery. By the end, you'll identify all 12 chromatic notes across three octaves - including sharps - without needing a reference pitch. MELODIC DICTATION Identify sequences of 2, 3, 4, and 5 notes in a row. This is where note recognition becomes real musical memory. Each unit introduces new notes progressively, so you're never thrown in the deep end. INTERVAL TRAINING Master all 13 intervals: unison, minor 2nd, major 2nd, minor 3rd, major 3rd, perfect 4th, tritone, perfect 5th, minor 6th, major 6th, minor 7th, major 7th, and octave. Three tiers of difficulty: • Tier 1: Fixed C as your tonic - build the foundation • Tier 2: Random root per session - start to generalize • Tier 3: Root changes every question - true interval hearing CHORD RECOGNITION Hear a chord and identify it by its function in C major - not just its name. Every question starts with the I chord to anchor your ear, then you identify the target chord by scale degree. Five modules take you from the Big Three (I, IV, V) through all seven diatonic chords. You'll learn to hear the difference between the lift of IV, the tension of V, and the darkness of vi. CHORD PROGRESSIONS Once you know the chords, learn to hear how their order changes everything. A four-chord loop plays and you tap the degrees in sequence. Five modules cover the most common progressions in popular music - from the classic I-IV-V-I to the pop loop I-V-vi-IV - training you to recognize the patterns behind the songs you hear every day. HOW IT WORKS 60+ structured units span five exercise types across six chapters: single notes, note sequences, interval training, chord recognition, and chord progressions. Units unlock as you hit 80% accuracy - you move forward when you're actually ready. Each session is 30 focused questions. Listen. Answer. Get immediate haptic feedback. The app tracks exactly where you struggle and weights practice toward your weakest notes, intervals, and chords - so every session is time well spent. If you're flying through a session, an early-completion prompt lets you move on early. FEATURES • 60+ course units across five exercise types • Chord recognition by function - hear harmony, not just names • Chord progression training - recognize the loops behind real music • Intelligent practice: weak spots appear more often • Multi-octave training - notes across three octaves • 60+ badges to earn - including some hidden surprises • Detailed stats: per-note accuracy, confusion matrix, accuracy trends, daily practice time • Session history and streak tracking • Apple Sign In - progress saved to your account • Haptic feedback on every answer • No subscription required to get started WHO IT'S FOR • Musicians who want to play by ear without sheet music • Piano and guitar players who want to transcribe what they hear • Music students building aural skills for exams • Anyone who hears a melody and wants to know its notes • Songwriters who want to hear chord progressions by ear • Experienced players sharpening pitch, interval, and harmony awareness Start with three notes. Build from there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.absoluteear.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.absoluteear.com/privacy

SingTrace: Daily Singing Practice Build a real singing habit by recording yourself, listening back honestly, and noticing how you improve over time. SingTrace is a local-first practice journal for singers. Your recordings stay on your device. Label takes by song, compare versions from different days, and keep showing up -- one session at a time. Practice That Fits Your Life: Daily Recording Habit: Set a reminder, tap record, and capture a practice take in seconds: covers, originals, warmups, or free-form singing. Your Personal Archive: Every take is saved locally with dates and song labels. Revisit your history and hear how your voice changes week to week. Listen and Compare: Playback, scrubbing, and side-by-side listening help you notice tone, timing, and feel; not just what you think you sound like in the moment. Studio Analysis (Optional): Subscription to SingTrace Pro provides lightweight vocal metrics: pitch trace, range, dynamics, sustain, and phrase highlights; without turning practice into a scoreboard. Progress, Not Perfection: SingTrace is designed to encourage consistency, not grade you like a karaoke machine. Metrics support your ear; they don’t replace it. Track streaks and milestones as you build the habit of recording and listening back. How It Works: 1. Record a practice take (onboarding includes one free studio analysis for recordings over 10 seconds). 2. Listen back and review your archive by date or song. 3. Subscribe to run studio analysis on future takes when you want deeper feedback. Your voice improves when you practice, record, and listen. SingTrace makes that loop easy to repeat. Subscription Information SingTrace offers local recording, playback, archive, and reminders for free. Studio analysis after your first free analysis requires an active subscription. • Subscription plans are available on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis. • 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. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • Pricing may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/