# Notevision vs Tomus

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Tomus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews) | **[4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomus-music-theory-tutor/id6450682609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Konstantin Khalyushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602756176) |

## 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


### Tomus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomus-music-theory-tutor/id6450682609)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Trial premium subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*