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.
Guitar Literacy
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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.
Presto Note Practice
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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 gameβjust a handy, convenient way to get a little bit faster at reading music every day.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Guitar Literacy | Presto Note Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Brewer | JOHANNES FREDRIK BRASK |
In-app purchases
Guitar Literacy
- Guitar Literacy Pro$12.99
Presto Note Practice
- Premium Unlock$2.99
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