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Head-to-head · Ear Training Software

EarMaster vs Perfect Ear

  • 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
Perfect Ear #5 in Ear Training Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Perfect Ear

EarMaster leads on 1 check, Perfect Ear 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 planboth
  • Most featuresPerfect Ear · 4 of 6

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 9.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Perfect Ear offers interval exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Perfect Ear offers chord exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Perfect Ear offers rhythm exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. Perfect Ear offers mobile apps; EarMaster doesn't publish it. EarMaster offers offline access; Perfect Ear doesn't publish it.

EarMaster is the better fit for comprehensive learners and music educators. Perfect Ear is the better fit for all-round practice on Apple devices.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Comprehensive learners and music educators

  • Perfect Ear fits best

    All-round practice on Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Perfect Ear 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.7
Ranking #1 in Ear Training Software #5 in Ear Training Software
Best for Comprehensive learners and music educators All-round practice on Apple devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android, macOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features EarMaster 1/6 · Perfect Ear 4/6
Interval exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Chord exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Rhythm exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Adaptive difficulty Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published ✓ (best)
Offline access ✓ (best) Not published
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
  • Covers intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, dictation, and sight reading
  • Custom exercises support intervals, chords, scales, and rhythms
  • Works with a MIDI keyboard and includes fretboard training
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
  • The broad feature set may feel extensive for learners seeking one narrow skill
  • Adaptive difficulty is not part of the stated feature set
  • Additional pack pricing varies by country or storefront
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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Perfect Ear is a freemium music-training app from Crazy Ootka Software AB for beginners, students, hobbyists, and professional musicians. Its scope extends beyond basic interval drills: learners can practice chord recognition, inversions,…

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  1. EarMasterEar Training Software 9.1Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)
  2. Perfect EarEar Training Software 7.7Free 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

  • Perfect Ear — where it wins

    • Covers intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, dictation, and sight reading
    • Custom exercises support intervals, chords, scales, and rhythms
    • Works with a MIDI keyboard and includes fretboard training

    Where it doesn't

    • The broad feature set may feel extensive for learners seeking one narrow skill
    • Adaptive difficulty is not part of the stated feature set
    • Additional pack pricing varies by country or storefront

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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