# Notevision vs Elements ME

The clearest difference is rating: Notevision at 4.8 against Elements ME's 3.0. Notevision also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 2). Elements ME's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Elements ME sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. 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.

Notevision ships an update weekly, Elements ME every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Elements ME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-me/id1525089656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Elements ME S.A.P.I. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087152130) |

## 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


### Elements ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-me/id1525089656)

Learn music as a language through engaging, short sessions. This app trains your brain for musical activities, enhancing listening, theory, reading, and rhythm skills. It offers over 1,400 exercises across 8 levels to boost musical development and cognitive abilities.

**Highlights:** Learn music as a language, Short, engaging learning sessions, Develops listening, theory, reading, and rhythm skills, Over 1,400 exercises, 8 progressive learning levels, Proficiency analysis system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elements ME Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Elements ME Pro 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Is Elements ME free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or Elements ME?

Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Elements ME averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notevision or Elements ME have ads?

Elements ME shows ads; Notevision does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or Elements ME?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and Elements ME every 4 weeks. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 22, 2026 and Elements ME on September 16, 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.*