Comparison

NoteNames+ vs Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

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

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

Embark on a forest adventure with Emma and her animal friends, completing over 100 second-grade learning challenges. Designed by educators, this app fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence in young learners through engaging activities and positive reinforcement.

Highlights
  • Over 100 second-grade learning challenges
  • Engaging forest adventure
  • Colorful characters and environments
  • Positive encouragement and feedback
  • Designed by parents and teachers
  • Professionally narrated instructions
Features
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Join learning explorer Emma as she helps Oleg the Owl, Chloe the Fox, and many more of her animal friends complete over 100 second grade learning challenges and find their way through the forest! This app encourages the development of important second grade skills and is designed by parents and teachers to support learning used in real classrooms. Children explore engaging activities while building confidence and problem-solving abilities along the way. FUN LEARNING ADVENTURE Children help Emma and her animal friends solve challenges and progress through an exciting forest adventure. Each activity encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning in a playful and supportive environment. FEATURES • Over 100 engaging second grade learning challenges • Colorful characters and environments that keep kids motivated • Positive encouragement and helpful feedback throughout the adventure • Activities designed with guidance from parents and teachers • A learning experience that grows with your child ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Professionally narrated instructions and feedback • Players are rewarded with positive encouragement • Parental controls for music, purchases, and more • We do not collect personal information from our users EDUCATION STANDARDS This app was designed with educational standards used in second grade classrooms in mind, helping children build confidence as they practice important early learning skills. “As parents and teachers, we believe in friction-free learning for kids of all ages. We strive to build fun experiences with eye-popping visuals, professional narration, catchy music, and lots of positive encouragement. Thank you for supporting us and making our vision come to life. Have fun!!” ~ Blake, Mike & Amanda Eggroll Games

Screenshots

NoteNames+2 screens
Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteNames+ at none against Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning's 10. NoteNames+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NoteNames+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning has 221 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NoteNames+'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteNames+ ships an update weekly, Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NoteNames+ versus Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteNames+Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.3 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17221 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian WisEggroll Games LLC

Customer experience

NoteNames+

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

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

All ratings209 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

NoteNames+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

Requested features

6 requests
  • Lower price point
  • Track student progress
  • Add a backup button
  • Implement scoring technique
  • Add more content for higher grades
Show 1 more
  • Consider Geometry, Algebra, Calculus apps

In-app purchases

None

NoteNames+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

One-time3
  • Unlock all games and animals8 variants$6.99
  • Unlock all games and animals$9.99
  • Unlock All Levels and Games$9.99

Questions

Is NoteNames+ free?
NoteNames+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning free?
Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteNames+ or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning?
Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning is rated higher. NoteNames+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.
Do NoteNames+ or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning have ads?
Neither NoteNames+ nor Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteNames+ or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning?
NoteNames+ ships an update weekly, and Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning every 3 months. Most recently, NoteNames+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning on November 13, 2026.

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