Notevision vs The Percussion Conservatory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Percussion Conservatory
Access a comprehensive library of percussion education resources, including online courses, study guides, and masterclass archives. Engage with live streams and specialized programs to enhance your musical skills and achieve your performance goals.
- Online courses
- Excerpt study guides
- Masterclass archive
- Livestreams
- Repertoire resources
- International intensive programs
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Online courses | Excerpt Study Guides | Masterclass Archive | Livestreams | The Repertoire by William James | International Timpani Intensive | Excerpt PDFS | More!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Percussion Conservatory at none against Notevision's 1. The Percussion Conservatory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Notevision's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Percussion Conservatory asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Percussion Conservatory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Notevision ships an update weekly, The Percussion Conservatory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notevision | The Percussion Conservatory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 394 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Newsome | Joshua Vonderheide |
Customer experience
Notevision
The Percussion Conservatory
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
The Percussion Conservatory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notevision
- Premium$3.99
The Percussion Conservatory
No in-app purchases
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