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Head-to-head · Music Learning Apps

EarMaster vs Rocksmith+

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EarMaster #4 in Music Learning Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EarMaster
Rocksmith+ #5 in Music Learning Apps 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Rocksmith+

EarMaster leads on 1 check, Rocksmith+ on 0, and 4 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 · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresEarMaster · 4 of 4

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

On curriculum scope, EarMaster gives you Mixed where Rocksmith+ offers Instrument. EarMaster offers offline access; Rocksmith+ doesn't.

EarMaster is the better fit for broad ear-training and musicianship practice. Rocksmith+ is the better fit for song-driven guitar, bass, and drum practice.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Broad ear-training and musicianship practice

  • Rocksmith+ fits best

    Song-driven guitar, bass, and drum practice

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Rocksmith+ 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #4 in Music Learning Apps #5 in Music Learning Apps
Best for Broad ear-training and musicianship practice Song-driven guitar, bass, and drum practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features EarMaster 4/4 · Rocksmith+ 3/4
Live feedback ✓ ✓
Practice tools ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) —
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Curriculum scope Mixed Instrument
Included instruments Not published 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.
  • Licensed songs with official recordings, covers, and arrangements
  • Real-time feedback, Adaptive Difficulty, and Riff Repeater
  • Progress tracking across Windows, iOS, and Android
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.
  • Offline access is not available
  • Broader access requires a subscription
  • Availability and trial terms vary by country and platform
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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Rocksmith+ is a subscription music-learning service from Ubisoft for people learning guitar, bass, or piano. Its approach centers practice around licensed recordings, covers, sheet music, and song arrangements rather than a lesson-only…

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  1. EarMasterMusic Learning Apps 7.9Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)
  2. Rocksmith+Music Learning Apps 7.8Free plan

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.

  • Rocksmith+ — where it wins

    • Licensed songs with official recordings, covers, and arrangements
    • Real-time feedback, Adaptive Difficulty, and Riff Repeater
    • Progress tracking across Windows, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline access is not available
    • Broader access requires a subscription
    • Availability and trial terms vary by country and platform
  • EarMaster7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)

    Broad musicianship practice with adaptive feedback, tracking, and teacher tools.

    Visit EarMasterFull verdict →
  • Rocksmith+7.8/10 · Free plan

    A song-led practice service with feedback, lessons, and tools for three instruments.

    Visit Rocksmith+Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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