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Head-to-head · Ear Training Software

EarMaster vs Auralia

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score EarMaster #1 in Ear Training Software 9.1/10 Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit EarMaster
Auralia #2 in Ear Training Software 8.7/10 From $39/yr ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Auralia

EarMaster leads on 1 check, Auralia on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEarMaster · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly EarMaster
  • Most featuresAuralia · 5 of 6

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

EarMaster offers free plan; Auralia doesn't. Auralia offers interval exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Auralia offers chord exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Auralia offers rhythm exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Auralia offers adaptive difficulty; EarMaster doesn't publish it.

EarMaster is the better fit for comprehensive learners and music educators. Auralia is the better fit for schools needing structured ear training.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Comprehensive learners and music educators

  • Auralia fits best

    Schools needing structured ear training

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Auralia 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #1 in Ear Training Software #2 in Ear Training Software
Best for Comprehensive learners and music educators Schools needing structured ear training
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EarMaster 1/6 · Auralia 5/6
Interval exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Chord exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Rhythm exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Adaptive difficulty Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Offline access ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers intervals, chords, scales, melodies, rhythm, and dictation
  • Provides real-time pitch and timing feedback with voice, clap, or MIDI input
  • Includes adaptive practice, progress tracking, and teacher assignment tools
  • 59 topics spanning intervals, chords, rhythm, melody, and harmony
  • Curriculum mapping, assignments, reports, and progression guidance
  • Integrations with Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and MusicFirst
Cons
  • The broad curriculum may feel less focused for learners targeting one skill
  • Teacher features are centered on assignments, workbooks, and student results
  • Cloud pricing is structured around annual user tiers for groups
  • 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
Our verdict

EarMaster is a music-learning app for ear training, sight-singing, rhythm practice, and music theory. It is designed for music students, hobbyists, professional musicians, teachers, schools, choirs, and conservatories. Its curriculum…

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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.…

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  1. EarMasterEar Training Software 9.1Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)
  2. AuraliaEar Training Software 8.7From $39/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EarMaster — where it wins

    • Covers intervals, chords, scales, melodies, rhythm, and dictation
    • Provides real-time pitch and timing feedback with voice, clap, or MIDI input
    • Includes adaptive practice, progress tracking, and teacher assignment tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The broad curriculum may feel less focused for learners targeting one skill
    • Teacher features are centered on assignments, workbooks, and student results
    • Cloud pricing is structured around annual user tiers for groups

  • 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
  • EarMaster9.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)

    A broad, adaptive ear-training suite for learners, teachers, and music programs.

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  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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