Comparison

Chromatic Path vs RCM Theory Practice

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

Head to head
About

Chromatic Path

Features
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Learn piano, music theory, and drums with interactive lessons right on your device. Chromatic Path guides you from your first notes to improvisation with step-by-step lessons, hands-on practice exercises, and MIDI keyboard support. Play scales, build chords, train your ear, learn songs, and practice drum patterns โ€” all with real-time feedback. Connect your MIDI keyboard for a full practice experience or use the built-in touch instrument. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RCM Theory Practice

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RCM Theory Practice helps young musicians master music theory aligned to the Royal Conservatory of Music theory levels, Grades 1 to 5 โ€” with friendly, bite-size practice that actually sticks. PRACTICE EVERY TOPIC Intervals, note reading, key signatures, scales, triads, cadences, rhythm, bar lines and more. Quick drills give instant feedback, so mistakes turn into learning. LESSONS FOR YOUR GRADE Syllabus-ordered lessons match the grade you choose, so you always know what to study next. FULL MOCK EXAMS Sit a timed mock exam that mirrors the written theory paper, then review every answer and track your scores over time. LEARN FROM MISTAKES Every wrong answer is saved to a personal mistake book for focused review. DESIGNED FOR YOUNG LEARNERS Big, clear notation and a friendly owl guide make theory approachable for ages 5โ€“14, on iPad or iPhone. FREE TO START Practice 10 questions a day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited practice, mock exams, and AI-checked melody writing. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theorypractice.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://theorypractice.app/terms

Screenshots

Chromatic Path4 screens
RCM Theory Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RCM Theory Practice at 13.0 against Chromatic Path's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromatic Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RCM Theory Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Chromatic Path versus RCM Theory Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromatic PathRCM Theory Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuf Emirhan SahinFLY SKY PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromatic Path

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

RCM Theory Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Chromatic Path free?
Chromatic Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCM Theory Practice free?
RCM Theory Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chromatic Path or RCM Theory Practice have ads?
Neither Chromatic Path nor RCM Theory Practice shows ads.

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