Comparison

Notevision vs Piano Note Reading Trainer

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

Piano Note Reading Trainer

Enhance your musical sight-reading abilities with interactive, game-like exercises. This app offers a structured approach to learning notes, supporting MIDI keyboards and providing detailed progress tracking. Unlock advanced features and customization options with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Game-like note-reading training
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • Progress tracking with accuracy stats
  • Customizable practice modes
  • Beginner-friendly tools
  • Certification tests
Features
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“I want to build my note-reading skills efficiently and easily…” This app is for you. Features - Game-like note-reading training - Simple controls: just tap the keys - Support for MIDI keyboards - Review efficiently with missed notes and accuracy stats - Focus on a limited range and progress step-by-step * - Try a certification test to check your level * - Practice in various keys/key signatures * - Custom mode for your own drills * - Beginner-friendly tools like note names on the keyboard - Changeable theme colors * - Dark Mode support - Features marked with an asterisk require a Premium purchase. For subscription terms and policies, see below. - Privacy Policy : https://dualukegg.wixsite.com/my-app-gallery-l - Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
Piano Note Reading Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notevision at 4.8 against Piano Note Reading Trainer's 4.3. Notevision also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 6) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, 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 Piano Note Reading Trainer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 67% of Piano Note Reading Trainer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, Piano Note Reading Trainer every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notevision versus Piano Note Reading Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionPiano Note Reading Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeRuku Kobayashi

Customer experience

Notevision

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

Piano Note Reading Trainer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

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

Piano Note Reading Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
6 purchases

Piano Note Reading Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Gift sweet$0.49
  • Gift coffee$2.99
  • Gift for dinner$5.99
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  • Premium Plan (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piano Note Reading Trainer free?
Piano Note Reading Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notevision or Piano Note Reading Trainer?
Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Piano Note Reading Trainer averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Notevision or Piano Note Reading Trainer have ads?
Neither Notevision nor Piano Note Reading Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or Piano Note Reading Trainer?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and Piano Note Reading Trainer every 8 days. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 22, 2026 and Piano Note Reading Trainer on September 22, 2026.

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