EarMaster
8.1#1 in music learning appsFrom $0.88 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Perfect Ear
7.8#3 in ear training software$0.99, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
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| Fact | EarMaster | Perfect Ear |
|---|---|---|
| Customisation | Users can set keys, pitch ranges, voicings, cadence types, time limits and answer interfaces for custom drills. | Google Play says users can create custom ear-training and rhythm exercises, chords, scales and rhythm patterns. |
| Headquarters | Aarhus, Denmark | The developer listing gives Höglandstorget 8, Lgh 1202, 167 71 Bromma, Sweden. |
| Licence | EarMaster is proprietary software owned by EarMaster ApS; reverse engineering, modification and redistribution are prohibited. | AlternativeTo labels Perfect Ear proprietary and freemium, with a free limited version and one-time purchase model. |
| Purpose | EarMaster is an all-in-one app for ear training, sight-singing practice, and rhythm training. | Perfect Ear offers ear training, rhythm training, solfège, music theory, and note-reading lessons for musicians from beginners to professionals. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.6 out of 5 from 429 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.3 out of 5 from 1.31K reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 81.3K reviews. |
EarMaster plans
- Free versionFree
- Personal subscription yearly$3.65 a month
- Monthly Subscription$5.99 a month
- Personal subscription monthly$5.99 a month
- EarMaster Cloud 20–99 users$10.50 a year
- EarMaster Cloud 10–19 users$14.50 a year
Perfect Ear plans
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Interval Exercises Pack$0.99, paid once
- Classical Piano$0.99, paid once
- Rhythm exercises pack$0.99, paid once
- Chord exercises pack$0.99, paid once
Pick EarMaster if…
EarMaster is aimed at music students, professional musicians, hobbyists, teachers, schools, and choirs. Its Cloud tools also suit educators managing assignments and student results.
Pick Perfect Ear if…
Perfect Ear suits beginners and experienced musicians looking for structured practice in ear training, rhythm, music theory, or sight reading. It may also suit learners who want to create custom exercises or use piano, guitar, or a MIDI keyboard in practice.