Comparison

Guitar Literacy vs Presto Note Practice

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Literacy

Features
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The Guitar Literacy: Infinite Note Reading Generator is a powerful teaching, learning and practice tool developed specifically for guitarists. Unique string and position filters allow you to problem solve your way across the entire fretboard and practice reading actual notation in any key. With 12 different rhythm levels to choose from, you can use this app to really develop your profiency as a reading musician, whether you're starting from scratch or working as a pro. This is a serious tool for guitar teachers and students alike. Features: * Individual string selector - choose single strings, different combinations or all * Position selector - choose to only read in a certain fretboard position, or select full neck for a challenge * 12 different rhythm levels, starting with whole & half notes up to fiendish 16th note exercises * Read in any major key, or it's relative minor * Scale, arpeggio, sequence, intervallic and random melody modes * Create 4, 8, 16 or 32 bar exercises based on selected parameters * Tap to hear any note, and see the note name flash up above the stave * Play along at either normal or slow speeds to check you're playing it correctly Free version includes: * first 3 strings * position 1 * 2 rhythm levels * C major Upgrade to unlock all features and exercise possibilities.

About

Presto Note Practice

Features
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Practice reading piano notes anywhere. Presto Note Practice is a mobile tool designed to help you get faster at reading notes whenever you have a few spare minutes. Instead of staring at static flashcards, you get an interactive on-screen keyboard. Notes travel across the staff, and your goal is to hit the right key before they pass. It turns reading sheet music into a fun, quick reflex game you can play on your commute, waiting in line, or sitting on the couch. START PLAYING FOR FREE Jump straight in and test your reflexes with the core game: Moving Note Mode: Watch the notes travel across the staff and tap the matching key before they pass. Two Starter Speeds: Start at a standard pace, then bump it up to test your reaction time. The Interactive Octave: A clean, responsive on-screen keyboard right under your thumbs. UNLOCK THE FULL TOOLKIT (Premium) Want to target your specific weak spots? Upgrading unlocks every practice setting in the app: All Speeds: Take it down to a slow crawl to learn new patterns, or crank it up to maximum Presto speed for a fast-paced challenge. Staff Region Selection: Focus strictly on the Treble Clef, strictly on the Bass Clef, or practice both together on the Grand Staff. The Circle of Fifths: Break out of C-Major. Practice across all 12 key signatures to master your sharps and flats. Still Mode: Turn off the moving conveyor belt. Take your time and practice pure visual recognition. Ear Training Mode: Put your eyes away. Listen to the notes played through your speaker and try to play the same ones on the keyboard. Scales Mode: Train your eyes to instantly recognize common scale runs. Chords Mode: Level up your sight-reading by practicing stacked, multi-note chords. No pop-up ads interrupting your gameβ€”just a handy, convenient way to get a little bit faster at reading music every day.

Screenshots

Guitar Literacy4 screens
Presto Note Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guitar Literacy and Presto Note Practice are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Guitar Literacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Presto Note Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Guitar Literacy versus Presto Note Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar LiteracyPresto Note Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames BrewerJOHANNES FREDRIK BRASK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Guitar Literacy

One-time1
  • Guitar Literacy Pro$12.99
1 purchases

Presto Note Practice

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Guitar Literacy free?
Guitar Literacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presto Note Practice free?
Presto Note Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar Literacy or Presto Note Practice have ads?
Neither Guitar Literacy nor Presto Note Practice shows ads.

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