Comparison

Notevision vs Lumo

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

Lumo

Features
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Lumo is a daily cognitive exercise app built around five areas: memory, attention, language, visuospatial skills and processing speed. Every day brings a different challenge — never the same set of questions twice — and the programme keeps going indefinitely, getting harder as you progress. No day is a repeat of another. WHAT'S INSIDE • 116+ days of structured daily exercises across five cognitive areas • A skill profile that tracks your progress in each area over time • Extra puzzles you can play anytime, without affecting your daily streak: Sudoku, matching pairs, Tower of Hanoi, Colour Sort, Trail Making and Quick Maths • Adjustable text size and vibration feedback • Available in English, Turkish, German, Dutch, French and Spanish DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE Sessions take about five minutes. Text is a comfortable size by default, with a larger option in Settings. Every touch target is generously sized. Lumo is not a medical product. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. If you have concerns about your memory or cognitive health, please talk to a doctor.

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
Lumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lumo at none against Notevision's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lumo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Notevision versus Lumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionLumo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeFaize Nur OZGON

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
Show 3 more
  • More Songs and Lessons
  • Ability to Set Custom Key Signatures
  • Microphone Support for Real Instruments

Lumo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

Lumo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumo free?
Lumo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notevision or Lumo have ads?
Neither Notevision nor Lumo shows ads.

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