# Notevision vs Earz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notevision at 89% against Earz's 0%. Notevision also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). Earz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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. Earz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notevision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 0% of Earz's.

Notevision ships an update weekly, Earz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notevision | Earz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notevision-sight-reading/id874386416/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earz/id979496033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497) | [Ger Wolthuis](https://appshunter.io/developer/979496032) |

## 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


### Earz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earz/id979496033)

This app offers comprehensive music lessons for all skill levels, covering note reading, music theory, and ear training for various musical elements. It's designed for both individual learners and educators, with customizable content for students.

**Highlights:** Note reading instruction, Music theory lessons, Ear training for chords, harmony, scales, and intervals, Instrument and style recognition, Rhythm and time signature practice, Customizable content for educators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notevision free?

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

### Is Earz free?

Earz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notevision or Earz?

Notevision is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Earz averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notevision or Earz have ads?

Neither Notevision nor Earz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notevision or Earz?

Notevision ships an update weekly, and Earz every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notevision was updated on September 22, 2026 and Earz on August 8, 2026.

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