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Head-to-head · Ear Training Software

EarMaster vs Complete Ear Trainer

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Complete Ear Trainer #8 in Ear Training Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit site

EarMaster leads on 0 checks, Complete Ear Trainer on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 planboth
  • Most featuresComplete Ear Trainer · 4 of 6

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 9.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Complete Ear Trainer offers interval exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Complete Ear Trainer offers chord exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Complete Ear Trainer offers mobile apps; EarMaster doesn't publish it.

EarMaster is the better fit for comprehensive learners and music educators. Complete Ear Trainer is the better fit for progressive mobile-focused ear training.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Comprehensive learners and music educators

  • Complete Ear Trainer fits best

    Progressive mobile-focused ear training

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Complete Ear Trainer 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 6.9
Ranking #1 in Ear Training Software #8 in Ear Training Software
Best for Comprehensive learners and music educators Progressive mobile-focused ear training
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android, Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features EarMaster 1/6 · Complete Ear Trainer 4/6
Interval exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Chord exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Rhythm exercises Not published Not published
Adaptive difficulty Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published ✓ (best)
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
  • Progressive chapters cover intervals, chords, scales and dictation
  • Custom drills and training programs support focused practice
  • Statistics, leaderboards and cloud synchronization add continuity
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
  • Adaptive difficulty is not listed
  • The full version requires a platform-specific purchase
  • Offline practice is supported on Android rather than all platforms
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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Complete Ear Trainer is a gamified ear-training application for musicians, music students, teachers and beginners. Its curriculum combines progressive levels and chapters with interval recognition, chord types and inversions, scales,…

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  1. EarMasterEar Training Software 9.1Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)
  2. Complete Ear TrainerEar Training Software 6.9Free plan

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

  • Complete Ear Trainer — where it wins

    • Progressive chapters cover intervals, chords, scales and dictation
    • Custom drills and training programs support focused practice
    • Statistics, leaderboards and cloud synchronization add continuity

    Where it doesn't

    • Adaptive difficulty is not listed
    • The full version requires a platform-specific purchase
    • Offline practice is supported on Android rather than all platforms
  • EarMaster9.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)

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

    Visit EarMasterFull verdict →
  • Complete Ear Trainer6.9/10 · Free plan

    A structured, mobile-focused ear trainer with broad progressive practice options.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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