Comparison

Music Theory vs StudyOfMusic

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

Head to head
About

Music Theory

Features
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Whether you are an adult who is a beginner at making or reading music, OR an adult who is a more advanced musician looking to deepen your understanding of music so that you can read music more efficiently, this course meets you where you are at. Learn at YOUR OWN PACE with a growing library of content: *Seven modules you can work through on your own timeline, with content being regularly added. *Quizzes to assess your knowledge and understanding-scores are private, and you can retake them as often as you want. *Regular Q & A sessions where your questions get real, live answers and are explained. *A moderated community discussion area for connecting with fellow learners The developer of this course (and instructor) is a Nationally Certified Piano Teacher with over 30 years of experience introducing students of all ages to the world of music theory--and turning skeptics into believers. She holds a Royal Conservatory of Music Level 8 Certificate in Music Theory. She has also been active in her community, collaborating and performing for the past 40-some years.

About

StudyOfMusic

Features
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Study of Music is the practice app for piano students, their parents and their teacher β€” one account, on the web and on iPhone and iPad. β€” FOR STUDENTS β€” β€’ Today: what to play next and one big Play button. It picks up where you left off. β€’ Scale Check listens while you play and ticks the scale off by itself β€” no tapping. β€’ The music on a clean page, made for the music stand. Page-turner pedals work. β€’ "How did it go?" is three faces. Stars, streaks and a rank that grows from Largo to Presto. β€’ A Library of 1,300+ exercises, collections, sheet music and games. β€” FOR PARENTS β€” β€’ See at a glance who has practised today. β€’ "Lily practised…" β†’ 15 min β†’ done. Two taps, or answer from the evening reminder without opening the app. β€’ Hand the iPad to a child: they tap their name and practise as themselves. Your PIN brings you back. β€” FOR TEACHERS β€” β€’ Today's lessons in order, each with Start and a paid dot. β€’ One screen per lesson: tick what you did, write one line for home, book next week, Done. β€’ See what each student practised since the last lesson, and who logged it. β€’ Lessons that weren't recorded and students not booked again are flagged for you. Works offline: practice saves on the device and uploads when you're back online. Free to use. No ads. No third-party tracking.

Screenshots

Music Theory3 screens
StudyOfMusic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Music Theory at 15.6 against StudyOfMusic's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Music Theory versus StudyOfMusic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic TheoryStudyOfMusic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusical Note StudioDavid Vetan

In-app purchases

None

Music Theory

No in-app purchases

None

StudyOfMusic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Music Theory free?
Music Theory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StudyOfMusic free?
StudyOfMusic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Music Theory or StudyOfMusic have ads?
Neither Music Theory nor StudyOfMusic shows ads.

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