# B Flat vs Note Quest

The clearest difference is price: Note Quest at Free against B Flat's $2.99. Note Quest also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 2). B Flat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (81% vs 52%). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Note Quest is free to download; B Flat costs $2.99 up front. Note Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. B Flat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for B Flat against 4.5 for Note Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Quest has 625 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of B Flat's written reviews are positive against 52% of Note Quest's.

B Flat ships an update every 5 months, Note Quest every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B Flat | Note Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-flat-sight-reading/id999375757/reviews)** | [4.5 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAMP GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451068672) | [grace lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176943392) |

## What reviewers say

### B Flat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-flat-sight-reading/id999375757)

Improve your music sheet reading skills with this app. It offers tailored exercises for beginners and advanced users, focusing on speed and accuracy. Track your progress with detailed statistics and enjoy a stress-free learning environment.

**Highlights:** Beginner and professional support, Treble and bass clef support, Misread notes displayed more often, Solomisation support, No time limit, Sound generator with SoundFonts, Extensive statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-quest-learn-piano-music/id1176943393)

This app helps you learn to read sheet music faster through interactive games and exercises. It offers timed drills for note recognition and interval practice, along with curated sight-reading exercises for various skill levels. Connect a MIDI keyboard or use the virtual piano for practice.

**Highlights:** Timed note recognition drills, Interval training, Leveled sight-reading exercises, Real and virtual piano options, MIDI keyboard support, Chord symbol reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteFit: Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| NoteFit: SixMonth Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Sight Reading: Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Note Game Drills | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helpful for improving sight reading
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 💡 Customizable practice options
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent note recognition
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 🤔 Frustrating user experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting answers
- Inability to return to tutorial
- Microphone not picking up piano sounds

**Requested features**

- More timer options
- Expanded note/interval range
- Ability to disable distractions
- Improved MIDI support
- Feedback on incorrect notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B Flat free?

B Flat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, B Flat or Note Quest?

B Flat is rated higher. B Flat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note Quest averages 4.5 from 625 ratings.

### Do B Flat or Note Quest have ads?

Neither B Flat nor Note Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B Flat or Note Quest?

B Flat ships an update every 5 months, and Note Quest every 3 months. Most recently, B Flat was updated on November 11, 2026 and Note Quest on November 11, 2026.

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