# Earz vs PianoMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoMate at 64% against Earz's 0%. PianoMate also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Earz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PianoMate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Earz asks for nothing beyond the download.

PianoMate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PianoMate has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Earz's written reviews are positive against 64% of PianoMate's.

Earz ships an update every 3 weeks, PianoMate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earz | PianoMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earz/id979496033/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianomate-learn-piano/id1045907906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ger Wolthuis](https://appshunter.io/developer/979496032) | [Dmitry Avdeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045907905) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PianoMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianomate-learn-piano/id1045907906)

This app transforms your piano into an interactive learning tool. It recognizes your sheet music from photos or digital files, listens as you play, and provides practice tools like one-hand play, tempo control, and progress tracking. Access a library of pieces or import your own to learn at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Import your own sheet music, Interactive score following, Practice with one hand at a time, Adjustable tempo and speed, Progress tracking and accuracy reports, Built-in metronome and note names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Für Elise (Easy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ode to Joy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonlight Sonata (Easy) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Meet Piano | $3.99 | one-time |
| Left Hand | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| River Flows in You | $3.99 | one-time |
| Intervals and Chords | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moonlight Sonata | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earz free?

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

### Is PianoMate free?

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

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

PianoMate is rated higher. Earz averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PianoMate averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Earz or PianoMate have ads?

Neither Earz nor PianoMate shows ads.

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

Earz ships an update every 3 weeks, and PianoMate every 3 days. Most recently, Earz was updated on November 6, 2026 and PianoMate on November 11, 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.*