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Head-to-head · Music Learning Apps

EarMaster vs flowkey

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EarMaster #5 in Music Learning Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EarMaster
flowkey #15 in Music Learning Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit flowkey

EarMaster leads on 0 checks, flowkey on 0, and 5 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 · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly flowkey
  • Most featuresEarMaster · 4 of 4

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 8.5 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #15.

EarMaster is the better fit for broad ear-training and musicianship practice. flowkey is the better fit for structured piano practice with song feedback.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Broad ear-training and musicianship practice

  • flowkey fits best

    Structured piano practice with song feedback

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 8.5/10 Visit ↗ flowkey 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.7
Ranking #5 in Music Learning Apps #15 in Music Learning Apps
Best for Broad ear-training and musicianship practice Structured piano practice with song feedback
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/yr $99.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features EarMaster 4/4 · flowkey 3/4
Live feedback ✓ ✓
Practice tools ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Curriculum scope Mixed Mixed
Included instruments Not checked yet 1
Platform support Multi-platform Multi-platform
Our review
Pros
  • Covers ear training, sight-singing, rhythm, and music theory practice.
  • Real-time pitch and timing feedback supports voice, clap, and MIDI input.
  • Works across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android with progress tracking.
  • Real-time note recognition and Wait Mode support accurate practice
  • Slow Motion, looping, and hand separation target difficult passages
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with progress goals
Cons
  • The monthly personal plan costs more than the yearly equivalent.
  • Cloud plans listed here begin with groups of 5–9 users.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused learners.
  • The $16.49 monthly Classic plan has a relatively high entry price
  • Classic excludes pop, rock, jazz, and film, TV, and game music
  • Its curriculum and practice tools focus on one instrument: piano
Our verdict

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

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flowkey is a piano-learning app for beginners through advanced players who want structured lessons alongside song practice. It combines interactive sheet music, video demonstrations, note recognition, and step-by-step courses covering…

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  1. EarMasterMusic Learning Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. flowkeyMusic Learning Apps 7.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EarMaster — where it wins

    • Covers ear training, sight-singing, rhythm, and music theory practice.
    • Real-time pitch and timing feedback supports voice, clap, and MIDI input.
    • Works across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android with progress tracking.

    Where it doesn't

    • The monthly personal plan costs more than the yearly equivalent.
    • Cloud plans listed here begin with groups of 5–9 users.
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused learners.

  • flowkey — where it wins

    • Real-time note recognition and Wait Mode support accurate practice
    • Slow Motion, looping, and hand separation target difficult passages
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with progress goals

    Where it doesn't

    • The $16.49 monthly Classic plan has a relatively high entry price
    • Classic excludes pop, rock, jazz, and film, TV, and game music
    • Its curriculum and practice tools focus on one instrument: piano

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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