# Notevision vs Absolute Ear

The clearest difference is rating: Notevision at 4.8 against Absolute Ear's 3.6. Notevision also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Absolute Ear sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 50% of Absolute Ear's.

Notevision ships an update weekly, Absolute Ear every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Absolute Ear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-ear-train-your-pitch/id6739764701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [BEOMSEOK CHUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636530382) |

## 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


### Absolute Ear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-ear-train-your-pitch/id6739764701)

Enhance your musical hearing with structured lessons on intervals, rhythms, scales, and chords. Practice by copying user-generated music and create personalized playlists. Connect to a digital piano for an interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Interval, rhythm, scale, chord, melody, and progression training, Copy mode for user-generated music, Personalized learning playlists, Digital piano integration, Diverse music genres and styles, Progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Infinite Note (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium  Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Infinite Note (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium  Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Golden Notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Golden Notes | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Absolute Ear free?

Absolute Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or Absolute Ear?

Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Absolute Ear averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Notevision or Absolute Ear have ads?

Neither Notevision nor Absolute Ear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or Absolute Ear?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and Absolute Ear every 6 days. Most recently, Notevision was updated on October 24, 2026 and Absolute Ear on October 14, 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.*