Comparison

Notevision vs Tomus

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

Tomus

This app offers a game-based approach to learning music theory. It provides daily sessions and training modules covering ear training, sight-reading, rhythm, and music knowledge to enhance musical intelligence and skills.

Highlights
  • Game-based learning
  • Daily music theory sessions
  • Ear training modules
  • Sight-reading practice
  • Rhythm exercises
  • Music general knowledge quizzes
Features
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Explore the fascinating world of music theory with Tomus - your comprehensive, game-based learning companion. Are you aware that your musical mind, much like your brain, is capable of continual growth and refinement? This amazing process is called musical plasticity and requires consistent practice, much like a daily workout routine for your body. Introducing Tomus - Music Theory App, your daily companion to augment your musical intelligence by engaging in intriguing and challenging games. Our concise daily sessions, in tandem with your existing musical practices and aural diet, can help keep your music skills sharp, dynamic, and ready to tackle real-world musical scenarios. We provide an array of training modules catering to five key areas of music - ear training, sight-reading, rhythm, music theory, and music general knowledge. The modules are designed to be challenging enough to ensure progressive development while being understandable to individuals of all ages and expertise levels. In today’s fast-paced world, many aspiring musicians and enthusiasts: • struggle to recognize pitch and key changes; • find sight-reading sheet music daunting; • have difficulty maintaining tempo and rhythm; • lack a comprehensive understanding of music theory; • and often feel disconnected from the rich history of music. Does this sound familiar? Then it's time to embark on your journey of musical transformation with Tomus today: • Unleash your full musical potential; • Enhance your day-to-day life with enriched musical understanding; • Become more proficient and confident in sight-reading; • Enhance your rhythmic accuracy and understanding; • Elevate your music theory knowledge and apply it practically; • Surprise everyone with your expanded musical insight and proficiency; • Keep your musical intelligence sharp at all stages of life; • Dedicate more time to constructive learning and less to time-killing activities. Take a leap towards mastering music theory with Tomus - let your musical journey begin today! For more information: Terms of Service: https://tomus.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://tomus.app/privacy-policy Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
Tomus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notevision at 3.3K against Tomus's 52. Notevision also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Tomus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.9 for Tomus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.3K ratings behind it against 52, 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 92% of Tomus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, Tomus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notevision versus Tomus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionTomus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings)4.9 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better52
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeKonstantin Khalyushev

Customer experience

Notevision

All ratings3,187 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%

Tomus

All ratings50 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

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

Tomus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
5 purchases

Tomus

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly premium subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual premium subscription$9.991 Year
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  • Trial premium subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$69.99

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomus free?
Tomus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notevision or Tomus?
Tomus is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Tomus averages 4.9 from 52 ratings.
Do Notevision or Tomus have ads?
Neither Notevision nor Tomus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or Tomus?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and Tomus monthly. Most recently, Notevision was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tomus on November 3, 2026.

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