# NoteWorks Lite for iPhone vs MyEarTraining

The clearest difference is rating: MyEarTraining at 4.8 against NoteWorks Lite for iPhone's 3.6. MyEarTraining also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and ratings volume (252 vs 43). NoteWorks Lite for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyEarTraining sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteWorks Lite for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyEarTraining holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyEarTraining has 252 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NoteWorks Lite for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 93% of MyEarTraining's.

NoteWorks Lite for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, MyEarTraining every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteWorks Lite for iPhone | MyEarTraining |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteworks-lite-for-iphone/id731430479/reviews) | **[4.8 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myeartraining-ear-trainer/id885622580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azati Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/542365975) | [myrApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/954211898) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteWorks Lite for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteworks-lite-for-iphone/id731430479)

This app is a musical game designed to teach note recognition and improve sight-reading skills through interactive gameplay. Players help a character catch notes, combining education with entertainment for all ages.

**Highlights:** Note recognition training, Sight-reading improvement, Interactive musical gameplay, Multiple input methods (piano, guitar, MIDI), Choice of note naming systems, Adjustable game speed and difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyEarTraining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myeartraining-ear-trainer/id885622580)

Enhance your musical abilities with comprehensive ear training exercises.  Practice intervals, chords, and scales to improve intonation, musical memory, and transcription skills. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced musicians.

**Highlights:** Interval training (melodic/harmonic), Chord recognition (including inversions), Scale and mode identification, Melody training, Progress tracking and statistics, Virtual piano keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent ear training app
- 💰 Free and high quality
- 🎵 Versatile exercises (intervals, chords, melody, rhythm)
- 🔧 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some notes missing in exercises
- 🐛 Lag issues
- 🐛 Rhythmic dictation unclear
- 🐛 App freezes when adjusting input method
- 📉 'All or nothing' scoring can be discouraging

**Reported bugs**

- Some notes within a chord don't play
- App only registers up to E5 in unison singing
- Missing note on the keyboard for chord training
- Lag causes incorrect answers
- Interval singing section stopped working after update

**Requested features**

- Add absolute pitch test
- Add relative pitch test (interval recognition)
- Add more sounds
- Increase font size
- Sell premium features separately


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteWorks Lite for iPhone free?

NoteWorks Lite for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyEarTraining free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteWorks Lite for iPhone or MyEarTraining?

MyEarTraining is rated higher. NoteWorks Lite for iPhone averages 3.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while MyEarTraining averages 4.8 from 252 ratings.

### Do NoteWorks Lite for iPhone or MyEarTraining have ads?

MyEarTraining shows ads; NoteWorks Lite for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoteWorks Lite for iPhone or MyEarTraining?

NoteWorks Lite for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and MyEarTraining every 6 weeks. Most recently, NoteWorks Lite for iPhone was updated on August 20, 2026 and MyEarTraining on September 22, 2026.

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