# Recess vs Name That Key

The clearest difference is monetization model: Name That Key at freemium against Recess's subscription. Name That Key also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Recess's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Name That Key sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Recess against 5.0 for Name That Key. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recess has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Recess ships an update every 10 days, Name That Key every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recess | Name That Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-key-ear-training/id6795194903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THOMAS JOHN GIRGASH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896528302) | [Barry Bernau](https://appshunter.io/developer/475500666) |

## What reviewers say

### Recess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202)

This app uses your study materials to create flashcards and quizzes, blocking distracting apps until you complete them. Earn your scroll time by answering questions and building study streaks. It's designed to turn idle phone usage into productive learning sessions.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation from notes, PDFs, and slides, Study gate to block distracting apps, Quiz Me and Practice Test modes, Daily study goals and streaks, Exam ramp with test date reminders, Spaced repetition scheduling, Web companion for computer uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Name That Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-key-ear-training/id6795194903)

Develop your musical ear by learning to identify song keys and understand music theory. This app offers structured lessons, interactive exercises, and a game to test your skills with real music. It provides tools for tuning, rhythm, and chord analysis.

**Highlights:** Learn to identify song keys, Interactive music theory lessons, Real music song game, Tune by ear exercises, Metronome with multiple meters, Circle of Fifths tool, Chord progression player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name That Key: Kit Membership | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recess free?

Recess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Name That Key free?

Name That Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Recess or Name That Key?

Name That Key is rated higher. Recess averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Name That Key averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recess or Name That Key have ads?

Neither Recess nor Name That Key shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recess or Name That Key?

Recess ships an update every 10 days, and Name That Key every 2 days. Most recently, Recess was updated on October 17, 2026 and Name That Key on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*