Comparison

Notevision vs NoteNames+

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

NoteNames+

This app helps young musicians instantly recognize note names across treble, bass, and alto clefs. It aids in learning key signatures, scales, and enharmonic notes, making music study more efficient and engaging.

Highlights
  • Treble, bass, and alto clef training
  • Enharmonic note recognition
  • Key signature training
  • Scale spelling
  • Key signature building
  • Teacher class codes for student scores
Features
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NoteNames+ tackles one of the most serious roadblocks for young musicians: The ability to instantly recognize the names of notes. Instantaneous note recognition allows students to process other important information, such as dynamics, articulation, phrasing, fingerings, and so on. NoteNames+ was first developed nearly 20 years ago for the Macintosh, and now it lives on via iOS. Gone are the days of writing the names of notes above the music! Use NoteNames+ as a regular part of your curriculum. Features include: *Training for treble, bass AND alto clefs! *Enharmonic training *Major and minor key signature recognition *Scale spelling (major) *Key signature building (major and minor) *Google Docs implementation (free) Teachers can create their own unique school code in order to receive student scores and to set their own preference requirements *on a per-class basis* which is extremely powerful. Contact us to do this (it's free). NoteNames+ rewards speed *and* accuracy. Students will remain engaged rather than zoning out in a self-paced tutorial format.

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
NoteNames+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notevision at 4.8 against NoteNames+'s 4.1. Notevision also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 16) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). NoteNames+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. NoteNames+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 16, 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 67% of NoteNames+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Notevision versus NoteNames+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionNoteNames+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better16
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeBrian Wis

Customer experience

Notevision

All ratings3,187 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.8%

NoteNames+

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

NoteNames+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

NoteNames+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteNames+ free?
NoteNames+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notevision or NoteNames+?
Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while NoteNames+ averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do Notevision or NoteNames+ have ads?
Neither Notevision nor NoteNames+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or NoteNames+?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and NoteNames+ weekly. Most recently, Notevision was updated on October 13, 2026 and NoteNames+ on September 30, 2026.

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