Brainy vs Music Ear Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Brainy
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Brainy is a calm, science-inspired brain training app. Spend a few focused minutes a day across memory, attention, processing speed, and reasoning, all wrapped in a gentle brain-wellness design. Build a daily habit with a guided 21-day journey, then keep your streak going. Track real progress with clear insights, and wind down with breathing and reflection. TWELVE BRAIN GAMES - Reaction Go - attention and processing speed - Spot the Change - visual short-term memory - Memory Span - sequence recall - N-Back - working memory under pressure - Stroop - focus and impulse control - Flanker - attention amid distraction - Math Sprint - mental arithmetic - Word Pairs - verbal memory - Pattern Matrix - visual reasoning - Story Recall - read and remember - Tower of Hanoi - planning - Card Sort - mental flexibility A 21-DAY JOURNEY Start simple and unlock new practices as you go. Each day suggests a short, balanced set so you gradually train every cognitive domain. GENTLE INSIGHTS See your weekly clarity trend, your focus pattern through the day, and a cognitive balance chart that shows how your domains compare. Progress you can actually feel. BUILD THE HABIT A daily streak, a 10-week activity heat-map, levels, and achievements keep you coming back, calmly. CALM BY DESIGN Daily mood and energy check-ins, box breathing, and short reflection help you slow down, not speed up. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-in, no tracking, and no data collected. Works fully offline. English and TiαΊΏng Viα»t supported. Brainy is for everyday brain wellness. It is not a medical device and is not a substitute for professional care.
Music Ear Training
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Train your ear by identifying musical notes. Music Ear Training helps you build reliable note recognition through fast, focused practice. Listen to a note, find it on the piano keyboard, and immediately hear whether you were correct. Designed with a clean, distraction-free interface, every exercise keeps your attention on listening instead of navigating menus. Features β’ Train note recognition by ear β’ Full piano keyboard with white and black keys β’ Instant audio feedback β’ Replay any note at any time β’ Optional note labels β’ Light, dark and system themes β’ Haptic feedback support β’ Endless practice sessions Whether you're a beginner learning notes or an experienced musician improving your listening skills, regular ear training helps develop stronger pitch recognition and musical confidence. Future updates will include interval training, chord recognition, scale exercises, rhythm training and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brainy at Free against Music Ear Training's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Brainy is free to download; Music Ear Training costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Brainy | Music Ear Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $2.99 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huy Le | Jelmer van Nuss |
In-app purchases
Brainy
No in-app purchases
Music Ear Training
No in-app purchases
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