Head-to-head · Ear Training Software
Auralia vs Auris
Auralia leads on 3 checks, Auris on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAuralia · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Auris
- Most featuresAuralia · 5 of 6
Auralia scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 8.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Auris offers free plan; Auralia doesn't. Auralia offers rhythm exercises; Auris doesn't publish it. Auralia offers adaptive difficulty; Auris doesn't publish it. Auris offers mobile apps; Auralia doesn't publish it. Auralia offers offline access; Auris doesn't publish it.
Auralia is the better fit for schools needing structured ear training. Auris is the better fit for affordable learners and music schools.
- Auralia fits best
Schools needing structured ear training
- Auris fits best
Affordable learners and music schools
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Auralia 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Auris 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Ear Training Software | #7 in Ear Training Software |
| Best for | Schools needing structured ear training | Affordable learners and music schools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Auralia 5/6 · Auris 3/6 | ||
| Interval exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chord exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rhythm exercises | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Adaptive difficulty | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile apps | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Offline access | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Auralia is ear-training software for music students, teachers, schools, colleges, and universities. Its scope covers 59 topics, including interval, scale, chord, rhythm, pitch, melody, harmony, repertoire, and musical-elements exercises.… Read the review → |
Auris is an ear-training app for students, musicians, and schools, available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its exercise library covers interval, scale, chord, inversion, chord-progression, and melodic-dictation recognition. A gradual… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Auralia — where it wins
- 59 topics spanning intervals, chords, rhythm, melody, and harmony
- Curriculum mapping, assignments, reports, and progression guidance
- Integrations with Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and MusicFirst
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Auralia Cloud starts at $39 per student annually
- Cloud pricing requires at least 10 students
- Advanced coverage may exceed the needs of casual individual learners
Auris — where it wins
- Covers intervals, scales, melodies, chords, progressions, and inversions
- Web, iOS, and Android access with saved progress and practice streaks
- School tools include targets, exams, and student progress insights
Where it doesn't
- Rhythm training is outside its stated exercise focus
- Free access is limited compared with the paid plans
- No open-source access or identified integration layer
- Auralia8.7/10 · From $39/yr
Auralia gives schools broad, trackable ear training with paid plans starting at $39 per student annually.
Visit AuraliaFull verdict → - Auris7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €4.99/mo (annual)
A low-cost ear-training app with broad recognition exercises and school tools.
Visit AurisFull verdict →
More comparisons
- EarMaster vs Auralia
- EarMaster vs Auris
- Auralia vs The Ear Gym
- Auralia vs ToneGym
- Auralia vs Perfect Ear
- Auralia vs Meludia
- Auralia vs Complete Ear Trainer
- The Ear Gym vs Auris
All ear training software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Last updated · How we research and update






