Comparison

NoteNames+ vs Bebop by the Numbers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Bebop by the Numbers

Learn to create and improvise Bebop melodies and lines over chord progressions. This cumulative method uses building blocks to develop your skills from simple to complex, offering a sustainable path for musical growth. Includes a daily riff with play-along videos.

Highlights
  • Cumulative method for Bebop ideas
  • Create and improvise in real time
  • Build skills from simple to complex
  • Sustainable method for long-term growth
  • Daily riff with play-along videos
  • Exercises and games
Features
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This is a cumulative method that uses building blocks for creating Bebop ideas, lines, runs, and melodies; then shows you how to strategically place them over chord progressions. With Bebop by the Numbers, you will develop skills to create and improvise in real time by starting simple and growing the ability to go complex. Bebop by the Numbers is a sustainable method you can use to develop your skills for years to come. This app also includes the Riff of the Day for free: get new ideas and play along videos you can practice with every weekday (except US Holidays), along with Jam Session by the Numbers, Ear Training Games, and more.

Screenshots

NoteNames+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bebop by the Numbers at 5.0 against NoteNames+'s 4.1. Bebop by the Numbers also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). NoteNames+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Bebop by the Numbers sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NoteNames+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bebop by the Numbers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NoteNames+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bebop by the Numbers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteNames+ ships an update weekly, Bebop by the Numbers every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NoteNames+ versus Bebop by the Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteNames+Bebop by the Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian WisDaniel Kolke

Customer experience

NoteNames+

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

Bebop by the Numbers

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoteNames+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bebop by the Numbers

One-time2
  • Bebop by the Numbers$20.00
  • Buy Course$25.00

Questions

Is NoteNames+ free?
NoteNames+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bebop by the Numbers free?
Bebop by the Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteNames+ or Bebop by the Numbers?
Bebop by the Numbers is rated higher. NoteNames+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Bebop by the Numbers averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NoteNames+ or Bebop by the Numbers have ads?
Bebop by the Numbers shows ads; NoteNames+ does not.
Which is updated more often, NoteNames+ or Bebop by the Numbers?
NoteNames+ ships an update weekly, and Bebop by the Numbers every 2 weeks. Most recently, NoteNames+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bebop by the Numbers on November 4, 2026.

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