MusicQuiz vs PractLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicQuiz
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[MusicQuiz: The Ultimate Training App to Link Sound and Theory] "I read thick textbooks, but I just can't memorize chord tones and scales..." "I know the theory in my head, but it doesn't come out instantly in practice." Solve these struggles effortlessly by switching from rote memorization to fun quizzes! By working through 940 high-quality, sound-enabled quizzes, theory will stick in your mind far more efficiently than spending hours reading textbooks. Through the process of solving with text and verifying with your ears, your theory will evolve from "vague knowledge" into a "powerful, practical tool." Stop memorizing textbooks. Use your spare time for "musical brain training" to efficiently master chord tones, key signatures, scales, and the practical ear for chord progressions! ■ 5 Comprehensive Quiz Modes ◯ Chord Quiz (All Keys with Sound - Free) Learn chord tones visually and aurally by solving sound-enabled quizzes in every key. Included Chords: ・Major 7th ・Dominant 7th ・Minor 7th ・m7b5 (Half-Diminished) Master the exact notes of these fundamental chords in all keys. ◯ Key Signature Quiz (Free) Train yourself to instantly identify major and minor keys from the number of sharps (#) or flats (b) on the staff. Mastering this lets you identify the key of any sheet music at a glance. ◯ Interval Quiz (All Keys - Full Version Only) Thoroughly master "intervals," the smallest unit of music, through 5 step-by-step levels. Develop the ability to instantly determine what note corresponds to a specific interval from a root note. ・Beginner: M3 (Major 3rd), m3 (Minor 3rd), P5 (Perfect 5th) ・Intermediate 1: M7 (Major 7th), m7 (Minor 7th) ・Intermediate 2: 9th, 11th, 13th ・Advanced 1: b9, #9 (Altered Tensions) ・Advanced 2: #11, b13 (Altered Tensions) Covers everything from basic 3rds and 5ths to advanced altered tensions. This training allows you to instantly identify intervals, directly improving your performance on instruments like piano and guitar. ◯ Scale Quiz (Includes Ear Training - Full Version Only) In addition to theoretical questions on scale characteristics and notes, this mode includes "Ear Training Quizzes" where you identify scales by listening to actual sounds (all keys supported). Master the following scales from both a theoretical and aural perspective: Included Scales: ・Ionian ・Dorian ・Phrygian ・Lydian ・Mixolydian ・Aeolian ・Locrian ・Major Pentatonic ・Minor Pentatonic ・Blues Scale ・Altered Scale ・Half-Whole Diminished ・Harmonic Minor ・Phrygian Dominant (HMP5B) ・Melodic Minor ・Whole Tone Scale ・Lydian b7 ◯ Chord Progression Quiz (Practical - Full Version Only) Consists of two pillars: theoretical knowledge questions (e.g., "Which is the correct I-V-vi-IV in the key of C?") and ear training quizzes where you listen to and identify progressions. Featuring 10 major and 10 minor chord progressions in all keys, allowing you to not only gain knowledge but also experience the sound of fundamental progressions. Includes dominant motions and standard progressions to help you develop a highly practical musical ear. ■ Excellent Learning Support Features ◯ Music Theory Reference (Partially Free) A comprehensive reference chart of the concepts covered in the quizzes, complete with audio. By using the chart for input and the quizzes for output, your learning efficiency will skyrocket. Reference Chart Contents: ・Chords ・Key Signatures ・Scales ・Chord Progressions ・Diatonic Chords List ◯ Customizable Learning Set quizzes in batches of "5 questions" or "10 questions" to make learning approachable even for beginners. Also features adjustable sound volumes for correct/incorrect answers and a Dark Mode. ◯ Bilingual Support Supports switching between English and Japanese. "I study, but I can't remember it." "I only understand it vaguely." Stop putting off music theory! Master it the fun way through quizzes!
PractLoop
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“I want to repeat just this one phrase.” “It’s way too fast to keep up.” — PractLoop solves the everyday frustrations of practicing an instrument. PractLoop is a music player built for musicians who practice. Import a reference track or your favorite song, and it instantly becomes your own personal practice material. That tricky solo, that lightning-fast riff — start by slowing it down and following along by ear. As you get comfortable, gradually bring the tempo back up. Loop just the few bars that trip you up. PractLoop puts the right way to practice one tap away. Perfect for - Beginners who can read the notes but can’t keep up with the real tempo - Anyone learning by ear or covering songs who needs to study the original closely - Players who want to lock in steady timing with a metronome - Guitar, bass, piano, drums, wind instruments, vocals — every instrument, every player Key Features - Speed Control (Pitch Preserved) Change the playback speed freely without altering the pitch. Slow it down to learn, then speed it up once you’ve got it — the key never changes, so it’s perfect for learning by ear. - A-B Loop Set a start and end point to repeat just the hard part, over and over — until your fingers remember it. - Step-Up Every time the loop repeats a set number of times, the playback speed rises automatically. “Start slow, speed up little by little” — PractLoop does it for you, all the way to your target tempo. - Preset Management Save the speed and loop section for each song. Open it next time and pick up right where you left off. - Metronome & Tap Tempo Keep your timing rock-solid. Don’t know the song’s tempo? Just tap the screen and PractLoop measures the BPM for you. - Practice Log Your playback time is recorded automatically. See today’s practice time, your streak, a monthly chart, and a by-track ranking — watch your practice add up. --- Turn today’s “I can’t play it” into tomorrow’s “I’ve got it.” Level up your practice with PractLoop. Supported formats: mp3/m4a/wav/aiff/flac/caf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MusicQuiz at 15.1 against PractLoop's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. MusicQuiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PractLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MusicQuiz | PractLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soichiro Kitani | Kazuhiko Oda |
In-app purchases
MusicQuiz
- Remove Ads & Unlock All Quizzes$8.99
PractLoop
- Remove Ads$2.99









