Comparison

Notevision vs MTE

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

MTE

This app helps users quickly learn to recognize and remember musical notes on the staff. It offers customizable exercises with a minimalist design for maximum efficiency. Practice is available for various octaves and clefs, with options for note naming and exercise speed.

Highlights
  • Note recognition on staff
  • Customizable octave exercises
  • Choice of note naming (Do Re Mi / A B C)
  • Adjustable exercise speed and length
  • Treble and Bass Clef practice
  • Automatic Light/Dark mode
Features
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Our method of learning to read musical notes will help you quickly recognize and remember the position of each note on the staff. Minimalist design style will help you achieve maximum efficiency quickly. SOME OTHER FEATURES: - Many octave exercises from easy to advanced levels. - Choose the note name "Do Re Mi" or "A B C". - Choose short or long, fast or slow exercises. - Practice on Treble Clef and Bass Clef. - The interface automatically follows Light - Dark mode in the device's settings.

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
MTE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notevision at 3.2K against MTE's 10. Notevision also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notevision against 4.8 for MTE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, MTE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notevision versus MTE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionMTE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings)4.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeAnh Do

Customer experience

Notevision

All ratings3,187 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%

MTE

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

MTE

One-time1
  • UNLIMITED VERSION$1.99

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTE free?
MTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notevision or MTE?
Notevision and MTE are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Notevision or MTE have ads?
Neither Notevision nor MTE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or MTE?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and MTE monthly. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 25, 2026 and MTE on July 22, 2026.

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