# Notevision vs Learn & Play Tuba

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notevision at 88% against Learn & Play Tuba's 27%. Notevision also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 89). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn & Play Tuba sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $44.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.3K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 27% of Learn & Play Tuba's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Learn & Play Tuba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-and-play-tuba-tonestro/id1447013392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [fun.music IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365630759) |

## What reviewers say

### Notevision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416)

Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Interactive sight-reading exercises, MIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard input, Adaptive difficulty levels, Music theory lessons, Interactive chord reference, Progress tracking, Songs and randomized practice

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent Sight Reading Tutor
- 🚀 Improved Sight Reading Quickly
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 Helpful for Learning Notes
- 👍 Fantastic Tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- 🐛 Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- 🐛 Incorrect Note Detection
- 🐛 Microphone Feature Not Working
- 🔒 Sneaky and Frustrating Premium Update

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
- Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
- Incorrect Note Detection
- Microphone Feature Not Working

**Requested features**

- Ability to Practice Chords and Chord Progressions
- Option to Practice Both Hands Playing at the Same Time
- Ability to Import MIDI Files
- Metronome and Rhythm Practice
- User Profiles to Track Individual Progress


### Learn & Play Tuba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-and-play-tuba-tonestro/id1447013392)

Learn and improve your tuba playing with real-time feedback on rhythm and pitch. Access a vast library of songs, lessons, and exercises suitable for all skill levels. Features include a tuner, metronome, and weekly challenges to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time rhythm and pitch feedback, Integrated tuba tuner, Metronome and play-along tracks, Extensive song library, Step-by-step lessons and exercises, Weekly challenges for motivation, Fingering charts

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tonestro Premium | $44.49 | per month |
| Welcome offer | $64.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play the Tuba | $103.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $224.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Is Learn & Play Tuba free?

Learn & Play Tuba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or Learn & Play Tuba?

Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Learn & Play Tuba averages 4.5 from 89 ratings.

### Do Notevision or Learn & Play Tuba have ads?

Learn & Play Tuba shows ads; Notevision does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or Learn & Play Tuba?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and Learn & Play Tuba weekly. Most recently, Notevision was updated on November 6, 2026 and Learn & Play Tuba on November 6, 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.*