# Notevision vs NoteNames+

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | NoteNames+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenames-plus/id931267859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **88.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Brian Wis](https://appshunter.io/developer/931267858) |

## 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


### NoteNames+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenames-plus/id931267859)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*