# Notevision vs Note

The clearest difference is rating: Notevision at 4.8 against Note's 4.0. Notevision also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 50% of Note's.

Notevision ships an update weekly, Note every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-read-sheet-music/id1514836921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Raphael Melo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514836920) |

## 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


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-read-sheet-music/id1514836921)

This app helps beginners in music learn to read sheet music. It offers daily practice with smart note selection and customizable syllable systems to make note association automatic.

**Highlights:** Treble and bass clefs, Smart note selection for improvement, Practice sequences for basic notes, Customizable syllable systems (do re mi, A B C), Daily practice reminders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Is Note free?

Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or Note?

Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Note averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notevision or Note have ads?

Neither Notevision nor Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or Note?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and Note every 18 months. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 25, 2026 and Note on September 10, 2026.

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