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Head-to-head · Music Learning Apps

EarMaster vs Melodics

  • 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
Melodics #10 in Music Learning Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Melodics

EarMaster leads on 0 checks, Melodics 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 Melodics
  • Most featuresEarMaster · 4 of 4

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.

On curriculum scope, EarMaster gives you Mixed where Melodics offers Instrument.

EarMaster is the better fit for broad ear-training and musicianship practice. Melodics is the better fit for song-based instrument practice with live feedback.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Broad ear-training and musicianship practice

  • Melodics fits best

    Song-based instrument practice with live feedback

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Melodics 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #5 in Music Learning Apps #10 in Music Learning Apps
Best for Broad ear-training and musicianship practice Song-based instrument practice with live feedback
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features EarMaster 4/4 · Melodics 3/4
Live feedback ✓ ✓
Practice tools ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Curriculum scope Mixed Instrument
Included instruments Not checked yet 3
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.
  • Structured paths combine courses, songs and guided practice.
  • Real-time feedback includes scoring, tempo control and looping.
  • Auto BPM, Wait Mode and MIDI mapping support focused practice.
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 curriculum is limited to drums, keys and pads.
  • Premium is required for access to 180+ song lessons.
  • It is available on Windows, macOS and iOS only.
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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Melodics is a music-learning app for practicing drums, MIDI keyboards and pad controllers. Its approach combines structured lessons, guided learning paths, song-based instruction, scoring and real-time performance feedback. The product is…

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  1. EarMasterMusic Learning Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. MelodicsMusic Learning Apps 7.9Free 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.

  • Melodics — where it wins

    • Structured paths combine courses, songs and guided practice.
    • Real-time feedback includes scoring, tempo control and looping.
    • Auto BPM, Wait Mode and MIDI mapping support focused practice.

    Where it doesn't

    • The curriculum is limited to drums, keys and pads.
    • Premium is required for access to 180+ song lessons.
    • It is available on Windows, macOS and iOS only.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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