Comparison

Notevision vs Pianolympics

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

Pianolympics

Features
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Practicing scales and arpeggios is essential, but it’s easy to miss subtle issues while you’re focused on playing. This app uses your MIDI keyboard to analyze your performance and show you exactly what to improve. Features: - 1,000+ scales and arpeggios, all ready to practice - Instant feedback with per hand timing, dynamic, articulation analysis and hands-together synchronization and balance - Designed to complement your piano lessons, not replace them Benefits: - Practice smarter, not longer - Build confidence before exams and auditions - Notice details you might not hear yourself - Make every session count Who it’s for: - Conservatory students preparing exams - Dedicated amateurs working on technique - Teachers who want students to practice more effectively About the creator: Made by a former professional classical musician who knows the challenges of daily practice

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
Pianolympics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pianolympics at none against Notevision's 1. Pianolympics also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pianolympics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, Pianolympics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notevision versus Pianolympics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionPianolympics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeMatthieu Jacquot

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

Pianolympics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

Pianolympics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pianolympics free?
Pianolympics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notevision or Pianolympics have ads?
Neither Notevision nor Pianolympics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or Pianolympics?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and Pianolympics every 4 days. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pianolympics on September 10, 2026.

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