ChordIQ vs uTheory

ChordIQ teaches sight-reading, ear training, rhythm, singing and music theory through interactive games. It offers more than 30 modes covering reading, chords, scales, theory, ear training, singing and rhythm. Reading practice includes treble, bass, alto and grand staff, key signatures, note values, rests, and Marathon and Survival runs. Ear exercises cover intervals, chords and notes by ear, perfect pitch, solfège scale degrees and melodic dictation. Players can tap written rhythms across ten complexity levels, echo heard rhythms, or sing or play pitches scored with a live cents meter. Supported instruments are piano, guitar, ukulele and bass, with on-screen keyboard or fretboard input in playing modes. External class-compliant MIDI keyboards work on iOS and Android; iOS supports wired or Bluetooth MIDI, while Android uses USB OTG. Scores appear on the World Chart leaderboard, with separate rankings for each mode. ChordIQ runs on Android, iOS and macOS. Its free plan includes most game modes, with ads between rounds. Pro is available as yearly and weekly subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase; prices vary by country and appear in the store before purchase.

uTheory teaches music theory, rhythm, and ear training in a web browser through video lessons and interactive exercises. Its library lists more than 300 video tutorials and more than 100 interactive exercises. Practice adapts to student performance, gives immediate feedback, and tracks progress toward mastery. Teachers can manage classes, assign lessons and practice, monitor progress, and create custom tests and quizzes. Google Classroom synchronization covers classes, rosters, assignments, due dates, and grades, with grades sent from uTheory to Google Classroom. Clever connections retrieve student names, synchronize rosters, and update grades in real time. The service runs on computers, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets without installing software or an app. The free Starter Plan provides 10 video lessons or exercises daily, progress tracking, and device synchronization. Monthly Unlimited costs $5.99 a month; Yearly Unlimited costs $39.99 a year, billed yearly. Education licenses are institutional group licenses with custom tests and a one-year term, priced from $10 to $3 per student by quantity. User data is stored in the United States.