Comparison

MusicQuiz vs Practical Ear Training

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

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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!

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Practical Ear Training

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Practical Ear Training helps musicians recognize what they hear and connect it to the notes they play. Practice five essential listening skills: • Melodies — listen, explore the piano, then reproduce each phrase • Intervals — identify every interval from unison to octave • Chord progressions — recognize common, functional, minor-key and modal patterns • Chord qualities — distinguish major, minor, diminished and augmented triads • Scales — learn major, minor, pentatonic, blues, modal, whole-tone and diminished sounds MAKE PRACTICE YOUR OWN Choose the key, scale, octave and tempo. Focus on exactly the intervals, chords, scales and progression types you want to learn. Start with simple root-position chords and short melodies, then add inversions, open voicings, rhythmic chords and longer phrases. LISTEN WITH DIFFERENT SOUNDS Train with sampled grand piano, nylon guitar, trumpet and clarinet sounds. Changing the instrument helps you recognize musical ideas by pitch and structure instead of memorizing one timbre. PLAY, SEE AND UNDERSTAND Use the touch piano to find notes before answering or to perform a melody. After revealing the answer, follow it on an animated piano roll, piano keyboard, guitar, bass, ukulele or mandolin fretboard. Chord exercises show both chord names and Roman numerals. CHECK YOUR SKILLS Take a balanced 20-question ear test covering melodies, intervals, chord progressions, chord qualities and scales. See an overall result plus a score for each skill, then repeat the test later to compare your progress. BUILD A PRACTICE HABIT Track recent accuracy, completed exercises and individual strengths. Your practice history and test results stay on your device. Practical Ear Training is designed for music students, self-taught musicians, pianists, guitarists and anyone who wants a more confident musical ear. Practice as much as you like—no account, subscription or usage limit.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Practical Ear Training at none against MusicQuiz's 1. Practical Ear Training also leads on ads (none vs shown). MusicQuiz's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MusicQuiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Practical Ear Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
MusicQuiz versus Practical Ear Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusicQuizPractical Ear Training
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoichiro KitaniHoverest AB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MusicQuiz

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlock All Quizzes$8.99
None

Practical Ear Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MusicQuiz free?
MusicQuiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practical Ear Training free?
Practical Ear Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MusicQuiz or Practical Ear Training have ads?
MusicQuiz shows ads; Practical Ear Training does not.

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