Comparison

Rehearse vs Whole Note+

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

Head to head
About

Rehearse

Features
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Scan sheet music and turn it into a guided practice session. See labeled notes, follow animated playback, and play along with confidence. ReHearse helps beginners, students, teachers, and hobbyists practice from the page in front of them. ReHearse is built for musicians who want sheet music to feel easier to read, hear, and play. Scan a music sheet, convert it into clear labeled notes, follow the animated guide, and practice note by note at your own pace. KEY FEATURES SCAN SHEET MUSIC Turn printed or saved sheet music into an interactive practice view. Bring the songs, exercises, and assignments you already use. READ NOTES FASTER See labeled English notes so you can connect the staff to the keys, strings, or instrument you play. FOLLOW AN ANIMATED GUIDE Watch the music move note by note so you always know where you are and what comes next. PLAY ALONG WITH CONFIDENCE Practice with guided playback instead of guessing through the page. Slow down, repeat, and build accuracy over time. RECOGNIZE CHORDS Play a chord and get feedback to help you check your accuracy and understand harmony more clearly. LEARN MUSIC THEORY BASICS Build practical knowledge around notes, chords, and reading music while you practice real pieces. EXPLORE A PRACTICE LIBRARY Use built-in music sheets to start quickly, then return to your own scanned music when you are ready. WHO REHEARSE IS FOR Music students preparing between lessons Beginners learning to read sheet music Hobbyists returning to an instrument Teachers helping students practice independently Musicians who want a clearer way to rehearse songs, exercises, and chords WHY MUSICIANS USE REHEARSE Learn a song without needing a teacher beside you Read sheet music notes more confidently Turn static pages into animated sheet music practice Play along with guidance instead of starting from scratch Practice chords with feedback Make rehearsal time more focused and repeatable Whether you are learning piano, building music theory basics, preparing for a lesson, or practicing a favorite piece, ReHearse helps you move from sheet music to confident performance. Scan your sheet music. Follow the notes. Play along with ReHearse.

About

Whole Note+

Features
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Whole Note+ helps parents stay engaged and organized during their child's music lessons. Capture everything that matters: โ€ข Write text notes for general lesson observations โ€ข Link notes to specific pieces in your child's repertoire โ€ข Record audio clips to capture important moments โ€ข Record short video clips to review technique later Build a growing repertoire of pieces your child is working on and track progress lesson by lesson. After each lesson, share a complete summary with one tap. Your notes are formatted as a readable message, and any audio or video clips you recorded are automatically attached โ€” so you can send the full lesson package to your spouse, the teacher, or a grandparent via Messages or Mail. Perfect for piano, violin, guitar, and any other instrument.

Screenshots

Rehearse4 screens
Whole Note+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Whole Note+ at 17.0 against Rehearse's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Rehearse versus Whole Note+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRehearseWhole Note+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size107 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMurugan AmbigapathyJia Li

In-app purchases

None

Rehearse

No in-app purchases

None

Whole Note+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rehearse free?
Rehearse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whole Note+ free?
Whole Note+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rehearse or Whole Note+ have ads?
Neither Rehearse nor Whole Note+ shows ads.

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