Head-to-head · Music Learning Apps
EarMaster vs Minuet
EarMaster leads on 0 checks, Minuet 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
- 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 #8.
EarMaster is the better fit for broad ear-training and musicianship practice. Minuet is the better fit for desktop users practicing theory and aural skills for free.
- EarMaster fits best
Broad ear-training and musicianship practice
- Minuet fits best
Desktop users practicing theory and aural skills for free
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Side by side
| Feature | EarMaster 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Minuet 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Music Learning Apps | #8 in Music Learning Apps |
| Best for | Broad ear-training and musicianship practice | Desktop users practicing theory and aural skills for free |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $6/user/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features EarMaster 4/4 · Minuet 0/4 | ||
| Live feedback | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Practice tools | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Progress tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Curriculum scope | Mixed | Not checked yet |
| Included instruments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platform support | Multi-platform | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Minuet is KDE’s free, open-source music-education application for students, musicians, and teachers who want focused theory and aural-skills practice on a desktop. Exercises cover interval, chord, and scale identification, rhythm… Read the review → |
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.
Minuet — where it wins
- Covers intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, and singing practice.
- Shows keyboard and staff feedback and offers scored tests.
- Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS as free, open-source software.
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only, with no mobile apps.
- Its scope centers on exercises rather than broader music learning.
- Singing and clapping practice depend on microphone detection settings.
- EarMaster8.5/10 · Free plan
Broad musicianship practice with adaptive feedback, tracking, and teacher tools.
Visit EarMasterFull verdict → - Minuet7.9/10 · Free plan
A desktop app for practicing music theory and aural skills through focused exercises.
Visit KDEFull verdict →
EarMaster vs Minuet: questions
Which is better for music learning apps, EarMaster or Minuet?
EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
How do EarMaster and Minuet compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do EarMaster and Minuet have a free plan?
EarMaster: Yes. Minuet: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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