# Kjos IPS vs Learn Music Notes Piano

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Music Notes Piano at 4.4 against Kjos IPS's 2.7. Learn Music Notes Piano also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 133). Kjos IPS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kjos IPS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Music Notes Piano sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Music Notes Piano holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Music Notes Piano has 5.4K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kjos IPS's written reviews are positive against 58% of Learn Music Notes Piano's.

Kjos IPS ships an update every 2 months, Learn Music Notes Piano every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kjos IPS | Learn Music Notes Piano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-music-notes-piano/id1205662433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pygraphics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909400469) | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) |

## What reviewers say

### Kjos IPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486)

Enhance music education with interactive practice tools. Access digital sheet music, play-along accompaniments, video lessons, and a recording studio. Ideal for students and teachers to deepen musical understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** eBook versions of Kjos publications, Teacher Edition access, Play-along accompaniment and recordings, Video lessons, Personal recording studio, Interactive glossaries and flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| String Basics Violin Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer A, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trombone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 Trumpet-Cornet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 1 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Digital book access convenient for practice
- 🎵 Audio accompaniment tracks helpful for learning
- 🎤 Recording feature useful for self-assessment
- 🎼 Tuner functionality works well
- 📖 Clean PDF export capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Audio playback problems and loading failures
- 🐛 Glitchy interface with scrolling issues
- 🐛 Recording function buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Requires paid license codes for books already purchased

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio files won't load or play
- Product code already used error preventing activation
- Videos not functioning
- Tuner stops working after initial use

**Requested features**

- Custom tempo/speed controller for audio
- Ability to record without accompaniment track
- Student part only option without fusion accompaniments
- Disable page transition animations
- Microphone recording improvements


### Learn Music Notes Piano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-music-notes-piano/id1205662433)

Learn musical notes through interactive flashcards and games. Practice with a virtual keyboard or your own instrument, and play simple melodies. Earn rewards and track your progress to build music skills.

**Highlights:** Note recognition flashcards and games, Virtual piano keyboard, Play simple melodies, Sticker rewards system, Progress tracking and statistics, Supports various instruments via microphone

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable settings
- 🎓 Helpful for learning notes
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited note range options
- 🙄 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Confusing note selection

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect note recognition
- Landscape mode issues
- Freezing and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and challenges
- Save user settings and progress
- Improve microphone accuracy
- Expand note range options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kjos IPS free?

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

### Is Learn Music Notes Piano free?

Learn Music Notes Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kjos IPS or Learn Music Notes Piano?

Learn Music Notes Piano is rated higher. Kjos IPS averages 2.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Learn Music Notes Piano averages 4.4 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Kjos IPS or Learn Music Notes Piano have ads?

Neither Kjos IPS nor Learn Music Notes Piano shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kjos IPS or Learn Music Notes Piano?

Kjos IPS ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Music Notes Piano every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kjos IPS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Learn Music Notes Piano on November 6, 2026.

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