Comparison

Music Theory Prep for ABRSM vs Qwinotes

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

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Music Theory Prep for ABRSM

Features
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Music Theory Prep for ABRSM helps young musicians master music theory for ABRSM Grades 1 to 5 - with friendly, bite-size practice that actually sticks. PRACTICE EVERY TOPIC Intervals, note reading, key signatures, scales, triads, cadences, rhythm, bar lines and more. Quick drills give instant feedback, so mistakes turn into learning. LESSONS FOR YOUR GRADE Syllabus-ordered lessons match the grade you choose, so you always know what to study next. FULL MOCK EXAMS Sit a timed mock exam that mirrors the ABRSM written paper, then review every answer and track your scores over time. LEARN FROM MISTAKES Every wrong answer is saved to a personal mistake book for focused review. FREE TO START Practice 10 questions a day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited practice, mock exams, and AI-checked melody writing. Pro is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theorypractice.app/privacy Disclaimer: This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://theorypractice.app/terms

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Qwinotes

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Reading music shouldn't feel like homework. Qwinotes turns note-reading into a colourful, playful game, so the notes on the staff finally start to make sense. Made by a music teacher, Qwinotes helps children and beginning musicians recognise notes quickly and with confidence. Short, game-like rounds build the one skill every instrument depends on: reading music at a glance. What you can do: - Practise at your level: Beginner, Advanced and Pro - Read both treble and bass clef - Answer with on-screen buttons or the built-in piano keyboard - Play solo or challenge several players - Choose exactly which notes you want to work on - Follow your progress with clear per-note statistics - Available in English, Dutch, French, German and Spanish Free to start, full version to grow: Begin for free with the Beginner level and treble clef. Unlock the full version once to open every level, the bass clef, piano input, multiple players and the free note-range picker. No accounts, no ads, no data collection β€” everything stays on your device. Just focused, friendly practice.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qwinotes at every 3 days against Music Theory Prep for ABRSM's weekly. 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. Music Theory Prep for ABRSM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Qwinotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Theory Prep for ABRSM ships an update weekly, Qwinotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Music Theory Prep for ABRSM versus Qwinotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic Theory Prep for ABRSMQwinotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size194 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDNever Another

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Music Theory Prep for ABRSM

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • ABRSM Yearly Pro$12.991 Year
  • 3 Months$16.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99
1 purchases

Qwinotes

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Music Theory Prep for ABRSM free?
Music Theory Prep for ABRSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qwinotes free?
Qwinotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Music Theory Prep for ABRSM or Qwinotes have ads?
Neither Music Theory Prep for ABRSM nor Qwinotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Music Theory Prep for ABRSM or Qwinotes?
Music Theory Prep for ABRSM ships an update weekly, and Qwinotes every 3 days. Most recently, Music Theory Prep for ABRSM was updated on October 17, 2026 and Qwinotes on October 16, 2026.

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