Notevision vs Music Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Music Log
This app helps musicians track their practice sessions and progress. Users can learn from experienced players and stay motivated with friends. It's designed to encourage consistent practice for all ages.
- Track practice sessions
- Learn from experienced players
- Access practice logs
- Stay motivated
- Connect with friends
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Want to advance in your musical endeavors? Learn and get tips from experienced players on the platform! Motivate yourself and your friends using Music Log! + Track your own and others practice sessions + Learn from skilled and experienced players through the teacher tab + Access your practice log from all your practice sessions + Keep yourself motivated and going About The Dev: Hello, my name is Zachary and I am a rising senior in High School. I have been playing the violin for most of my life and have primarily struggled with keeping a consistent practice schedule. I believe strongly in encouraging kids and even adults to pick up and experience music and therefore have created this app to keep rising musicians motivated and inspired. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas! Thanks and enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Music Log at none against Notevision's 1. Notevision's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Music Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notevision against 4.8 for Music Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 90% of Music Log's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notevision | Music Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Newsome | Zachary Furmanov |
Customer experience
Notevision
Music Log
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
Music Log
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notevision
- Premium$3.99
Music Log
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Notevision free?
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