Chet vs Functional Ear Trainer

Chet is a free iOS and macOS app for ear training and music theory. A guided learning path supports self-paced study, alongside a library of musical games. Exercises cover intervals, scales, arpeggios, chords, progressions, tonal sequences, famous tunes, and atonal sequences. Responses can use piano, guitar, bass, or multiple choice, and MIDI compatibility allows a MIDI keyboard. Practice Mode uses spaced repetition. Users can sign in to track progress and compete with musicians worldwide. The plan is listed as free, with no paid price or usage limit stated. Chet’s privacy policy says the app collects in-app activity such as exercise data and may transmit it to cloud storage. It is not intended for children under 13, and absolute data security cannot be guaranteed. Privacy questions and deletion requests go to [email protected].

Functional Ear Trainer is an ear-training app built around hearing tones in the context of a musical key. Its method asks users to recognize each tone’s function within that key, with exercises and audio tools intended to improve musical ear and understanding of music theory. The app listing describes it as suitable for beginners through professional musicians and says playing an instrument is not required. The maker recommends 10 minutes of daily practice. Features listed in the App Store version history include Melodic Dictations, Sound Plugins and Listener Mode. The app is available on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, and is free to download, though some features may need a recurring subscription or one-time payment. Functional Ear Trainer is listed at free; Functional Ear Trainer Plus is listed at $19.99, paid once, with no detail on what it unlocks. Subscriptions and trials must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period or trial ends to avoid a charge. The service is intended for users aged 16 or older; minors require parental permission and supervision. Support is listed at [email protected].