Comparison

Earonman vs Windtone by Sonofield

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

Head to head
About

Earonman

This app offers a gamified approach to developing musical ear training skills. It features 258 levels of progressive exercises, real-time microphone input for singing or playing, and competitive multiplayer challenges. Customize your experience and train with authentic instrument sounds.

Highlights
  • 258 progressive ear training levels
  • Real-time microphone input
  • 1V1 multiplayer challenges
  • Gamified progress tracking (XP, streaks, leagues)
  • Authentic instrument sounds
  • Customizable app appearance
Features
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Master your musical ear. Become Earonman. Earonman is a gamified ear training app for musicians of all levels. Build real relative pitch through 258 levels, six PRO Quests, free practice, real-time microphone input, and 1V1 challenges. MAKE IT YOURS Dress Earonman in a Timbre, an app-wide color scheme you buy with EarCoins earned through training. There are 12 to collect, two of them light. AUTHENTIC SOUND Train with samples of a real Petrof III concert grand piano recorded at Baracca Records. Choose from 8 instruments: piano, Rhodes, strings, harp, electric guitar, flute, clarinet, and horn. 258 LEVELS Progress from basic intervals to advanced jazz harmony: - Melodic and harmonic intervals - Triads and inversions - Seventh and extended chords - Compound intervals - Scales and modes - Slash chords - Jazz voicings - Upper structures, hybrid chords, and polychords LEARN WITH DR. EARMOND SHARP Each level begins with a short chat-style lesson guided by your witty musical mentor. FREE PRACTICE MODE Practice Intervals, Chords, Scales, and Jazz Voicings with no timers, no lives, and no daily limit. Train at your own pace without losing XP. SIX PRO QUESTS - Slashmaster - hear which note of a triad is in the bass and name the slash chord, like C/E or C/G - Functioneer - hear what a chord does in the key: after the tonic, in four-chord progressions or as a secondary dominant, in major and minor. Seventh chords play in the voicing you pick, from shells and Drop 2 to So What and upper structures - Harmonic Quest - harmonic movement, including Barry Harris-inspired approaches - Guido - the guide-tone line of a jazz standard: the 3rd and 7th of every chord, with the smoothest voice leading. Hear the band play it, follow the chart, find it by ear, then play or sing it in tempo. Add tunes from iReal Pro - Hybrid Lab - triads over bass notes - Polychordist - stacked-triad structures OPEN MIC Answer by singing or playing instead of tapping. Earonman listens through your microphone and evaluates your intonation live, note by note. It works with voice, piano, saxophone, trumpet, and more. All audio analysis happens on your device. Nothing is recorded or uploaded. 1V1 DUELS Challenge another player across intervals, chords, scales, cadences, and chord progressions. Invite Earonman users directly or share a link with friends. GAMIFIED PROGRESS - Earn XP - Build streaks - Unlock badges - Climb weekly Leagues - Review past League results - Track accuracy and time SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE English, Czech, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Japanese (the last three in beta). The app follows your phone's language, and note names stay international (C, D, E, F, G, A, B). ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN Full VoiceOver support across lessons, quests, and onboarding helps blind and low-vision musicians train independently. The app also includes large touch targets, high contrast, and clear focus indicators. BUILT BY A MUSICIAN Created by a professional jazz pianist, educator, and Barry Harris student. The curriculum connects ear training with music theory, harmony, and practical musicianship. FREE - Basic Intervals, the first section of the map (11 levels) - 3 levels every 8 hours - Practice as long as you like: intervals up to the octave, major and minor chords and scales, Root Position voicings - This week's leaderboard - Basic stats and badges PRO - 7-DAY FREE TRIAL - Unlimited exercises - All 258 levels and lessons - All 6 advanced quests - Open Mic - All 8 instrument sounds - Advanced stats - Every leaderboard: This month, Ear Index and the Hall of Fame - Full badge system - Cancel anytime Start training today. Become Earonman. Privacy Policy: https://www.earonman.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Windtone by Sonofield

This app offers a meditative ear training experience for musicians. It generates endless wind-chime melodies based on chosen scales, with adjustable complexity and real-time note labels. Enjoy a relaxing practice environment with natural ambiences and a tonic reference.

Highlights
  • Scale degree recognition
  • Over 30 preset scales
  • Real-time note labels
  • Adjustable melodic complexity
  • Natural background ambiences
  • Tonic reference chime
  • Playable chimes
Features
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Windtone is a meditative ear training app for musicians who want to develop scale degree recognition. Simply choose a scale, relax, and tune in to an endless stream of gentle wind-chime melodies. Features: - Over 30 preset scales, sorted by family or mood - Real-time note labels: scale degrees, solfege, or letter names - Wind-gust inspired melody generation - Four levels of melodic complexity - Relaxing natural background ambiences - Tonic reference chime to keep your ear anchored - Playable chimes you can tap and strum - No user tracking - No ads - Free forever Windtone is a unique and immersive ear training experience that you can adapt to match your ability level. Its calming interface and pristine sounds create the perfect space for relaxed practice and extended training sessions. Listen while you work, walk, or wind-down at night.

Screenshots

Earonman4 screens
Windtone by Sonofield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windtone by Sonofield at 100% against Earonman's 50%. Windtone by Sonofield also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Earonman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Windtone by Sonofield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windtone by Sonofield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Earonman's written reviews are positive against 100% of Windtone by Sonofield's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earonman ships an update every 10 days, Windtone by Sonofield every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Earonman versus Windtone by Sonofield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaronmanWindtone by Sonofield
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas JochmannSonofield Ear Trainer Education Ltd.

Customer experience

Earonman

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Windtone by Sonofield

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Earonman

Subscriptions2
  • Earonman Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Earonman Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Windtone by Sonofield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earonman free?
Earonman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windtone by Sonofield free?
Windtone by Sonofield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Earonman or Windtone by Sonofield?
Windtone by Sonofield is rated higher. Earonman averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Windtone by Sonofield averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Earonman or Windtone by Sonofield have ads?
Earonman shows ads; Windtone by Sonofield does not.
Which is updated more often, Earonman or Windtone by Sonofield?
Earonman ships an update every 10 days, and Windtone by Sonofield every 5 days. Most recently, Earonman was updated on October 31, 2026 and Windtone by Sonofield on October 31, 2026.

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