Key Detect vs Find the Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Key Detect
Instantly identify the musical key of any sound using your device's microphone. Ideal for DJs, musicians, and music students, it provides real-time harmonic analysis and supports both classic and harmonic notation.
- Real-time key identification
- Harmonic mixing support
- Musical theory training
- Classic and harmonic notation
- Dynamic tone change display
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Key Detect identifies the key of any sound in real time. Fast & easy with your device mic. Key Detect is developed by Mixvibes, creator of pro DJ apps for 15 years, downloaded by millions worldwide. ////WHEN DO I USE IT - Detect the key of playing song for harmonic mixing when DJing. - Train yourself to recognize any song’s key. - Learn musical theory when playing chords. ////MAIN FEATURES - Hit the Key Detect button to identify the key. - Display matching keys. - Display key in classic notation or harmonic code. - Follow the tunes’ tone change with dynamic display. //// ABOUT MIXVIBES Mixvibes makes professional DJ software and apps. Downloaded by millions worldwide, its flagship app Cross DJ is available on Mac and iOS. Mixvibes is also the company behind Pioneer’s rekordbox™, the worldwide club standard music management software. ////GET A DJ APP iPhone: http://appstore.com/crossdjforiphone iPad: http://appstore.com/crossdj Mac: http://appstore.com/mac/crossdj ////LATEST NEWS Website: www.mixvibes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mixvibes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mixvibes Twitter: https://twitter.com/mixvibes
Find the Note
This app uses your device's microphone to detect musical notes and their frequencies in real-time. It helps you tune instruments, practice scales, and track your progress with a history feature. Supports a wide range of instruments and clefs.
- Real-time note and frequency detection
- Instrument tuning aid
- Note history tracking
- Supports numerous instruments and clefs
- Voice and instrument input
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Find the Note Pitch Detector uses your device's mic to identify musical notes. The frequency and current musical note are displayed on your screen. Simple and easy to use. Use the frequency and pitch bar to tune any instrument! Works with voice, piano, and other instruments. Now, you can also view your note history, making it easier to track your progress and improve your accuracy. Whether you're practicing scales, fine-tuning your instrument, or just exploring sound, Find the Note gives you real-time feedback at your fingertips. Now supporting: Piano, Treble Clef, Alto Clef, Tenor Clef, Bass Clef, Bassoon, Clarinet (Bb, A, Eb), Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, French Horn (Treble & Bass Clef), Trombone (Bass & Tenor Clef), Trumpet (Bb), Euphonium (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello (Bass & Tenor Clef), and Double Bass. Get precise, stay in tune, and make every note count!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Find the Note at Free against Key Detect's $2.99. Find the Note also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 32%) and rating (4.5 vs 2.2). Key Detect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Find the Note is free to download; Key Detect costs $2.99 up front. Find the Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Key Detect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Find the Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find the Note has 262 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Key Detect's written reviews are positive against 75% of Find the Note's.
Key Detect ships an update fortnightly, Find the Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Key Detect | Find the Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.2 (37 ratings) | 4.5 (262 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 75.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIXVIBES | White Bread Games |
Customer experience
Key Detect
Find the Note
User reviews
Key Detect
From 37 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for music production
- 👍 Helpful for DJs
- 👍 Good for songwriting
- 👍 Works for electronic music
- 👍 Identifies key nicely
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Not reliable
- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Absolute rubbish
Find the Note
From 262 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Accurate note detection
- 💡 Helpful for learning music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for specific instruments (harmonica, steel drum, etc.)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (note detection issues, freezing, etc.)
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔒 Microphone access issues
- 🔇 Lack of sensitivity/volume adjustment
Bugs and requests
Key Detect
Reported bugs
10 issues- Crashes every time on opening
- Stopped working suddenly
- Won't pick up any sound
- Doesn't stay open
- Start button only changes color, unclear status
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- Display stuck or updated?
- App runs continuously with iOS 11
- Doesn't work with music on iPhone
- Gives different results for the same song
- Doesn't turn off easily
Requested features
4 requests- Add a help link or option
- Update the app for new iOS versions
- Improve accuracy for non-electronic music
- Provide clear instructions
Find the Note
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not detecting notes correctly
- Microphone access not working
- Crashing or freezing issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for more instruments and clefs
- Implement a note history/recording feature
- Add a sensitivity/volume adjustment slider
In-app purchases
Key Detect
No in-app purchases
Find the Note
- Unlock Full Version$2.99
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