Comparison

Notevision vs TZ Admin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notevision

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
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Notevision is your essential tool for mastering sight reading and building real musical skill. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced technique, Notevision helps you learn faster and play with confidence. Why Musicians Choose Notevision: Interactive Sight-Reading Exercises • Targeted practice sessions that quickly sharpen accuracy, rhythm, and note recognition. Flexible Practice Options • Use a MIDI instrument, your device’s microphone, or the built-in on-screen keyboard. Adaptive Difficulty • Adjust challenge levels to match your skill and grow at your own pace. Music Theory Made Simple • Learn key signatures, accidentals, and rhythms—and explore the new key signature reference for quick lookups. Interactive Chord Reference • Browse essential chords with clear visuals and playback support. Chord Practice Mode • Reinforce chord recognition and harmonic understanding through guided exercises. Progress Tracking • Gain motivation from detailed insights that show your improvement over time. Songs & Randomized Practice • Combine structured lessons with curated songs and endlessly varied note patterns. Begin your musical journey with Notevision—learn smarter, play better, and build confidence every day.

About

TZ Admin

Features
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This App is designed for TeacherZone Schools. It includes a Front Desk that allows for students to easily check in on a phone or tablet when they arrive for private or group lessons. Also, it allows Administrators to manage all students for the day including take attendance, make notes and schedule changes. It also includes leaderboards for gamification, chat with Students and Parents and Attendance and Payment Reporting. Full App... See and take attendance Manage Schedules Make notes on Student Chat Notification log Leaderboard with student points and badges Contact Students and Staff View Attendance Reports View Payment Reporting Front Desk... Check In: Put on tablet so students can search their name and check in for private lessons or group classes

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
TZ Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TZ Admin at none against Notevision's 1. TZ Admin also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Notevision's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, TZ Admin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notevision versus TZ Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionTZ Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeTeacherZone

Bugs and requests

Notevision

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • More Songs and Lessons
  • Ability to Set Custom Key Signatures
  • Microphone Support for Real Instruments

TZ Admin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

TZ Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TZ Admin free?
TZ Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notevision or TZ Admin have ads?
Neither Notevision nor TZ Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or TZ Admin?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and TZ Admin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notevision was updated on October 11, 2026 and TZ Admin on September 27, 2026.

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