# Notevision vs The Percussion Conservatory

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | The Percussion Conservatory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-percussion-conservatory/id6753069213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Joshua Vonderheide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653296579) |

## 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


### The Percussion Conservatory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-percussion-conservatory/id6753069213)

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.

**Highlights:** Online courses, Excerpt study guides, Masterclass archive, Livestreams, Repertoire resources, International intensive programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Is The Percussion Conservatory free?

The Percussion Conservatory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or The Percussion Conservatory?

The Percussion Conservatory is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while The Percussion Conservatory averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notevision or The Percussion Conservatory have ads?

Neither Notevision nor The Percussion Conservatory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or The Percussion Conservatory?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and The Percussion Conservatory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notevision was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Percussion Conservatory on October 24, 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.*