# Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) vs Notation Pad

The clearest difference is rating: Notation Pad at 4.3 against Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ)'s 2.3. Notation Pad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 3). Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ)'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notation Pad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notation Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notation Pad has 5.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ)'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Notation Pad's.

Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) ships an update every 2 weeks, Notation Pad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) | Notation Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-quiz/id998247786/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-sheet-music-score/id1091921942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [feb19](https://appshunter.io/developer/358045838) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-quiz/id998247786)

This music training app helps beginners and intermediate players improve their sight-reading skills. It offers quizzes to match musical notes with instrument keys, enhancing musicality and performance. Practice various keys and challenge yourself with increasing difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Note-to-key matching quizzes, Supports various musical keys, Adaptive difficulty levels, Hint system for assistance, Global high score competition, Expandable with in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 拡張機能を追加：特殊な音部記号を追加 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Notation Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-sheet-music-score/id1091921942)

Create, edit, and play sheet music with this comprehensive notation editor. Compose original pieces, transcribe existing music, and even collaborate in real-time. Ideal for musicians of all levels, from beginners learning notes to experienced composers.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaborative editing, MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, and PDF export, High-quality playback sound, Support for up to 8 staves, Over 100 instrument sounds, Lyric editing, Multi-voice support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Guitar Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ensemble Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brass Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reed Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pipe Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strings Instrument Group | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Instruments Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extras Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎼 Good for basic music notation
- 🎹 Helpful for piano/keyboard players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop apps
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription popup that cannot be closed
- Instruments turning into drums unexpectedly
- Inability to delete or modify certain elements

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument options
- Improve editing capabilities
- Allow changing key signatures and time signatures without premium
- Provide better tutorials and documentation
- Fix issues with note placement and playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) free?

Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notation Pad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) or Notation Pad?

Notation Pad is rated higher. Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notation Pad averages 4.3 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) or Notation Pad have ads?

Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) shows ads; Notation Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) or Notation Pad?

Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notation Pad monthly. Most recently, Notes Quiz (ノーツクイズ) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Notation Pad on October 24, 2026.

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