Complete Ear Trainer vs Note Precision: Intervals

Complete Ear Trainer is an app for practicing relative pitch, aural skills, and music theory for activities such as improvisation, composition, singing, and playing in a band. Its material spans 11 drill types, including 24 intervals, 36 chord types, inversions, 28 scale types, melodic dictations, and chord progressions. Classic mode has 150+ progressive drills across four levels and 28 chapters; Easy mode has 50+ drills across 12 chapters and is designed for beginners. Chapters include theory cards, and the maker says staff-reading knowledge is not required. Users can create and save custom drills or training programs for friends and students; teachers can add weekly drills and view scores on private leaderboards. Audio includes five octaves of recorded grand piano and seven additional recorded sound banks. The app also has achievements, global leaderboards, and chapter progression. Mobile downloads are listed for several app stores; desktop and browser use is included in Complete Music Trainer. Free access covers the first chapter of each mode. The full version costs $6.99, paid once, with price variation possible by country, taxes, and store.

Note Precision: Intervals is an ear-training app for recognizing musical intervals with exercises adapted to each learner. Its ZDP engine models ability and selects exercises intended for a 65 to 85% success rate. The L.U.C.I.D. Journey has five progressive tiers, from the second to the octave, with spaced reviews. Learners receive interval-by-interval statistics, streaks, and success rates. The app runs on Android, iOS, and macOS, works offline, and requires no account or registration. Up to three profiles can be used on one device, and the app is available in 12 languages. Listed accessibility features include VoiceOver, increased contrast, color-independent cues, and a dark interface. On supported Apple devices, Apple Intelligence can analyze sessions on device and provide practice advice; sessions can also be added to the calendar. App data is stored on the device, with no tracking, advertising, third-party analytics, or crash-reporting service. Level 1 costs nothing; full unlock is €9.99 as a one-time purchase.