Andante vs Vivid Practice

Andante is a music practice companion for iOS and macOS that combines session logging, practice tools, reflection, and progress tracking. Users can run a timed session or add one manually; tools include a metronome, drone tuner, audio recording, notes, and reminders. A journal records mood and focus as well as thoughts, plans, notes, and ideas. Charts, goals, and streaks help track practice, and the app supports repertoire management and recording review. Practice data is stored locally and backed up to private iCloud by default. Sharing sessions and reactions with friends is optional; turning it on uploads some data to Andante’s server, while the app can otherwise remain offline. Users can export practice data as CSV, and Pro users can export the practice log and create unlimited profiles. The app is free to download with in-app purchases; Andante Pro costs 2.99 USD once. Compatibility requires iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later on an Apple M1 or later Mac. The maker says it is not currently developing an Android version.

Vivid Practice helps music teachers organize student assignments and encourage regular practice. Teachers can bulk upload assignments from spreadsheet templates, track student progress, attach audio, video, and PDFs, and arrange work in folders. Students use the mobile app to work in Blocked, Interleaved, Pomodoro, or Focused practice modes. Students or parents can set practice schedules and receive reminders, and students can message teachers between lessons. Teachers use the website, whose dashboard is mobile responsive in a browser. The service is designed for one teacher per account; schools can share an account or create one for each teacher. It does not set required practice times for individual pieces, though teachers can write time guidance in assignment notes, and it has no practice listening or compare-recording feature. The free plan covers one student. Paid plans start at $9 a month for 2–10 students, with tiers for larger studios and schools up to 500 students at $39 a month. Vivid Practice is available on the web, Android, and iOS.