Comparison

FUYOTORE Note Reading vs PracticeMap

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

Head to head
About

FUYOTORE Note Reading

Features
Read full description

Every time you look at sheet music, do you find yourself counting notes one by one? Has your teacher ever told you to “read more fluently”? FUYOTORE is here to help. FUYOTORE is a sight-reading training app designed especially for piano learners. It focuses on the grand staff used in piano music, combining treble and bass clefs to help you build practical note-reading skills. Through focused, repeated practice, you can move from “counting note positions” to recognizing notes naturally. Build the foundation of sight-reading in a simple, game-like way. Sight-reading training for the piano grand staff FUYOTORE is designed specifically for reading the grand staff used in piano music. You can gradually develop the ability to read notes with both hands in mind, not just one hand at a time. 50 carefully designed difficulty levels In LV1–5, available for free, you can practice basic notes for each hand and simple two-hand combinations. These levels are ideal for learners who want to start by memorizing note positions. With the Pro version, LV6–50 are unlocked. The levels gradually introduce ledger lines, key signatures, and a wider note range, helping you expand your reading ability step by step. The goal is to reach LV50 and build a strong foundation for sight-reading at the piano. Correct note display with key signatures FUYOTORE supports natural note notation with key signatures, including sharps and flats. Because the notes are displayed in a way that closely matches real sheet music, the skills you practice can directly support your piano playing. Aim higher with the Pro version FUYOTORE Pro is a one-time purchase of ¥980. No additional charges. No subscription. Pro features Unlock LV6–50 Use all 50 levels, including ledger lines, key signatures, and a wider note range. Auto-advance mode Move to the next note without stopping your hands, helping you keep a steady sense of tempo. Ideal for sight-reading practice that feels closer to real performance. MIDI keyboard / digital piano input mode Connect a MIDI keyboard or digital piano and answer by actually playing the keys. Compared with tapping on the screen, this mode lets you train sight-reading skills in a way that connects more directly to real piano performance. Please connect your device to your iPhone or iPad using wired MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI. Custom mode Customize your practice settings to focus on weak areas or challenge yourself with more difficult exercises. Recommended for Learners who count notes one by one when reading sheet music Beginners who find piano note reading difficult Self-taught learners who want to improve their sight-reading skills Learners who want to practice with a MIDI keyboard Students preparing for recitals, exams, or sight-reading tests FUYOTORE Pro is a one-time purchase of ¥980. There is no subscription. Once purchased, you can use all features permanently.

About

PracticeMap

Features
Read full description

[An active (paid) Apple Music subscription is required to play any music.] PracticeMap is a player for people practicing an instrument and for anyone learning songs by ear. It works with the Apple Music you already have - no file prep, no importing - and lets you loop the phrases you can't play yet as many times as you need. ■ Slow it to half speed, and the pitch stays put Play back anywhere from 50% to 125%. Nothing sags a semitone, so the note you hear is the note you play. Work through fast passages one note at a time, still in the original key. ■ The song becomes a map Every song is laid out across ten rows, whatever its length, so you always know where you are. ■ One tap to split Tap "+" and a marker drops at the current position. No naming, no dialogs. The stretch between two markers becomes a practice unit, and you can loop just that. ■ Leave yourself notes "The chord changes here." "Different fingering from here." Attach a note to any marker. It stays on screen while you play, so you can read it without stopping. ■ Speed Trainer Set a number of laps, and the playback speed steps up automatically each time you hit it. Start slow and creep up to the original tempo. ■ Your practice adds up Time spent playing and the number of loops are recorded automatically. Today's total is waiting on the home screen. ■ Find the tempo Tap along with the song for four beats or more and PracticeMap works out its BPM. ■ Pick up where you left off Markers, playback position, and speed are saved per song, automatically. Open it tomorrow and carry straight on. ---------- WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE WITH - Songs from the Apple Music catalog - Songs already in your Apple Music library, including your own MP3s and CD rips that you imported in the Music app and synced through iCloud Music Library WHAT ISN'T SUPPORTED - Reading files directly from your device (MP3s sitting in the Files app) - Songs from other streaming services PLEASE NOTE - This app works with Apple Music only. An active (paid) Apple Music subscription is required; without one, no songs will play. - All playback happens through Apple Music. The app never downloads, copies, or exports audio. - Requires an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. - No ads. No usage data is collected. Everything you record stays on your device. PRICING - Free for up to three songs. No feature is held back - markers, looping, speed control, Speed Trainer, practice records, and tempo detection all work from the start. - From the fourth song onward, a one-time in-app purchase removes the song limit. It is a single payment, not a subscription. - This is separate from your Apple Music subscription. Buying it does not give you access to Apple Music. ---------- One day the phrase you've been chasing simply falls under your fingers. May the patient repetition that leads up to it be a little more enjoyable. Here's to a richer musical life for all of us.

Screenshots

FUYOTORE Note Reading4 screens
PracticeMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

FUYOTORE Note Reading and PracticeMap are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FUYOTORE Note Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PracticeMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FUYOTORE Note Reading versus PracticeMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUYOTORE Note ReadingPracticeMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI IKUBOYUKIO SAITO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FUYOTORE Note Reading

One-time1
  • FUYOTORE Pro$5.99
1 purchases

PracticeMap

One-time1
  • Unlock unlimited songs$6.99

Questions

Is FUYOTORE Note Reading free?
FUYOTORE Note Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PracticeMap free?
PracticeMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FUYOTORE Note Reading or PracticeMap have ads?
Neither FUYOTORE Note Reading nor PracticeMap shows ads.

Other comparisons