Earz vs ToneScholar

Earz teaches ear training, note reading, music theory and music knowledge through online games for different levels and ages. It includes dozens of standard games that teachers can copy and edit, as well as tools to create new activities with their own text, links, images, sound and YouTube videos. A Quiz module supports custom questions in several formats, and an AI assistant can assess open-ended answers; the maker labels that feature beta. Teachers can view student results in an online tracking system. Earz is described as suitable for primary and secondary schools, private music schools, bands and choirs. School subscriptions are priced yearly by participant capacity: plans range from Earz School 20 at €35 a year to Earz School 2500 at €695 a year. Earz Solo is listed at €999 a year for unlimited Android and iOS use. A free plan and a 7-day trial are available. The service runs on web, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, but requires an internet connection. The maker says personal data is processed under GDPR, sent over SSL and stored encrypted on a central server in Frankfurt, Germany.

ToneScholar is a functional ear training app for developing musical skills through the harmonic functions of notes and chords. Its training approach emphasizes musical intuition, using dozens of custom exercise modules and progression-based learning. Listed areas include sight singing, composition, improvisation, music theory, transcription, and intonation. The FAQ says prior music theory knowledge and sheet-music reading are not required. ToneScholar runs on the web and iOS. During beta, everything is free: the Beta plan is free. ToneScholar Pro is marked as coming soon, with no price listed. The privacy policy says the service collects personal identification information and usage data, storing it with Google Cloud Platform and Amplitude. Data is deleted within 18 months after account deactivation or within 30 days of a deletion request, whichever comes sooner. Children under 13 may not use the service.