ToneGym
ToneGym is a gamified ear-training platform and social network for musicians.
What ToneGym is
ToneGym is a gamified ear-training platform and social network for musicians. Its daily workouts and games cover intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, melody, sight-reading and sight-singing. ToneGym describes its daily workout as five short games that adapt to the user's level. Members can follow progress through the ToneGym Performance Index and detailed statistics, and take part in competitions, weekly contests and community spaces. ToneGym Pro adds all ear-training games, full daily workouts, advanced statistics, interactive tools and a personalized practice plan. A teacher version supports online classes, custom quizzes and tests, class results, student progress monitoring and in-platform assignments. Free membership offers limited access to training and learning tools. The pricing note lists a free plan and paid access from $6.25/mo (annual). Separately listed Apple App Store subscriptions cost $13.95 per month or $74.99 per year and renew automatically. Website yearly and lifetime plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee; website monthly subscriptions are not refundable.
Good
- Exercises cover intervals, chords, rhythm and melody
- Daily games adapt to the user's level
- Progress tracking includes detailed statistics
- Teacher tools support quizzes and assignments
Watch out
- Free membership has limited tool access
- Website monthly subscriptions are not refundable
- Apple App Store subscriptions renew automatically
Who it suits
ToneGym suits musicians looking to practice ear-training skills through short games and track progress. Its teacher version is relevant to educators who need online classes, assessments and student progress monitoring.
Verdict
ToneGym combines ear-training exercises with progress tracking and community activities, with a separate set of tools for teachers. Compare the included access and subscription terms, since free access is limited and monthly website subscriptions are non-refundable.
Plans and prices
From ToneGym's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic membership with limited access to training and learning tools |
| ToneGym Pro Monthly | $13.95 a month | Full access to Pro features; Apple App Store price · Monthly subscription; automatically renews |
| ToneGym Pro Yearly | $74.99 a year | Full access to Pro features; Apple App Store price · Yearly subscription; automatically renews |
| Educational plan | $99.95 a year | All Premium features · Reusable licenses · Private admin panel · Student performance stats · Internal social network · Personal support · $99.95 / license / year; 10 subscriptions (Yearly) shown |
The facts
Each one read from ToneGym's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adaptive practice
- The homepage says games adapt to the user's level and describes daily workouts of five short training games.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Community
- Members can join competitions, weekly contests, and community spaces with other musicians.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Education
- The teacher version supports online classes, custom quizzes and tests, class results, student progress monitoring, and in-platform assignments.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Integrations
- Users can register using Facebook or Apple Sign In where available.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says ToneGym does not sell personal data and that microphone audio for specified pitch-detection features is processed locally and is not recorded, stored, or sent to its servers.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Product
- ToneGym describes itself as a gamified ear-training platform and social network for musicians.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Pro features
- ToneGym Pro includes all ear-training games, full daily workouts, advanced statistics, interactive tools, and a personalized practice plan.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Progress tracking
- Members can track progress with the ToneGym Performance Index and detailed statistics.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Refund limit
- Website yearly and lifetime plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee; monthly website subscriptions are not refundable.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Security
- ToneGym says it uses industry-standard technologies and internal procedures to protect information, while not guaranteeing unauthorized access will never occur.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Support
- Support is available through the help center, community, and customer support contact page.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Training
- Daily workouts and games train intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, melody, sight-reading, and sight-singing.checked 29 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Platforms
- ToneGym is available online and through iOS and Android mobile apps.checked 29 Sep 2001
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