Head-to-head · Ear Training Software
Auralia vs The Ear Gym
Auralia leads on 0 checks, The Ear Gym on 2, and 5 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 The Ear Gym
- Most featuresThe Ear Gym · 6 of 6
Auralia scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
The Ear Gym offers free plan; Auralia doesn't. The Ear Gym offers mobile apps; Auralia doesn't publish it.
Auralia is the better fit for schools needing structured ear training. The Ear Gym is the better fit for mobile users wanting broad free practice.
- Auralia fits best
Schools needing structured ear training
- The Ear Gym fits best
Mobile users wanting broad free practice
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Side by side
| Feature | Auralia 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | The Ear Gym 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Ear Training Software | #3 in Ear Training Software |
| Best for | Schools needing structured ear training | Mobile users wanting broad free practice |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Auralia 5/6 · The Ear Gym 6/6 | ||
| Interval exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chord exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rhythm exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive difficulty | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ |
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| 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 → |
The Ear Gym is a mobile ear-training and music-theory app for musicians, singers, pianists, guitarists, producers, teachers, and students. Its scope extends from interval recognition and chord identification to scales, rhythm, pitch,… 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
The Ear Gym — where it wins
- Covers intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, dictation, and sight singing
- Guided Mode provides structured progression from beginner to advanced harmony
- Offline practice, configurable drills, and detailed progress features
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android
- Some app capabilities require separate mode or package unlocks
- In-app purchase amounts may vary by region
- 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 → - The Ear Gym8.3/10 · Free plan
A broad mobile ear-training app with guided progression, custom drills, and offline practice.
Visit The Ear GymFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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