# Hooktheory I vs HOUSE

The clearest difference is price: HOUSE at $3.99 against Hooktheory I's $14.99. HOUSE also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Hooktheory I's advantage is chart position (#105 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hooktheory I costs $14.99 and HOUSE $3.99 up front. Hooktheory I sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HOUSE asks for nothing beyond the download.

HOUSE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOUSE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Hooktheory I's written reviews are positive against 88% of HOUSE's.

Hooktheory I ships an update every 3 months, HOUSE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooktheory I | HOUSE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooktheory-i/id862112892/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-mark-i/id1481734663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hooktheory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/862112895) | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooktheory I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooktheory-i/id862112892)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Learn to craft melodies and chord progressions like a pro with interactive lessons and audiovisual examples from popular songs. This app provides an intuitive understanding of music theory, with practical exercises and a companion sketchpad for immediate practice.

**Highlights:** Learn chord progressions, Compose melodies, Audiovisual examples, Interactive exercises, Song dissection, Music theory concepts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |


### HOUSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-mark-i/id1481734663)

This app recreates the sound of a famous vintage electric piano, meticulously sampled and edited by award-winning producers. It offers studio-quality sound on your mobile device for songwriting, performance, and production.

**Highlights:** Vintage electric piano emulation, Studio-quality sound, Easy-to-use controls, 4 Velocity Layers, MIDI keyboard and pedal support, iOS AUv3 Plug-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Authentic Rhodes sound
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎨 Versatile sound customization
- 🎓 Supports educational initiatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔈 Inconsistent volume/velocity response
- 🔍 Limited preset selection
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some DAWs
- 📢 Noticeable background noise

**Reported bugs**

- Midi data not recorded in some DAWs
- Housemark track missing from exported mixes

**Requested features**

- Expanded preset library
- Improved velocity sensitivity
- Ableton Link support
- Better integration with iOS DAWs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooktheory I free?

Hooktheory I costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is HOUSE free?

HOUSE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hooktheory I or HOUSE?

HOUSE is rated higher. Hooktheory I averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HOUSE averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Hooktheory I or HOUSE have ads?

Neither Hooktheory I nor HOUSE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hooktheory I or HOUSE?

Hooktheory I ships an update every 3 months, and HOUSE every 4 days. Most recently, Hooktheory I was updated on October 26, 2026 and HOUSE on October 25, 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.*