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Head-to-head · Ear Training Software

EarMaster vs ToneGym

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 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
ToneGym #4 in Ear Training Software 7.8/10 Free plan · paid from $6.25/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit ToneGym

EarMaster leads on 1 check, ToneGym on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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 featuresToneGym · 5 of 6

EarMaster scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 9.1 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

ToneGym offers interval exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. ToneGym offers chord exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. ToneGym offers rhythm exercises; EarMaster doesn't publish it. ToneGym offers adaptive difficulty; EarMaster doesn't publish it. ToneGym offers mobile apps; EarMaster doesn't publish it.

EarMaster is the better fit for comprehensive learners and music educators. ToneGym is the better fit for adaptive cross-platform daily training.

  • EarMaster fits best

    Comprehensive learners and music educators

  • ToneGym fits best

    Adaptive cross-platform daily training

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Side by side

Feature EarMaster 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ToneGym 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.8
Ranking #1 in Ear Training Software #4 in Ear Training Software
Best for Comprehensive learners and music educators Adaptive cross-platform daily training
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $6.25/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EarMaster 1/6 · ToneGym 5/6
Interval exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Chord exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Rhythm exercises Not published ✓ (best)
Adaptive difficulty Not published ✓ (best)
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, rhythm, scales, melody, and sight-singing
  • Adaptive daily workouts with progress tracking and score comparison
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with music theory tools
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
  • Full access requires a paid Pro subscription
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused training needs
  • Lifetime access costs $255 upfront
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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ToneGym is a web-based and mobile ear-training platform for musicians, singers, producers, educators, and students. Its exercises cover interval recognition, chord recognition and progressions, rhythm recognition and dictation, scales and…

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  1. EarMasterEar Training Software 9.1Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)
  2. ToneGymEar Training Software 7.8Free plan · paid from $6.25/mo (annual)

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

  • ToneGym — where it wins

    • Covers intervals, chords, rhythm, scales, melody, and sight-singing
    • Adaptive daily workouts with progress tracking and score comparison
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with music theory tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Full access requires a paid Pro subscription
    • The broad feature set may exceed focused training needs
    • Lifetime access costs $255 upfront
  • EarMaster9.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.65/user/mo (annual)

    A broad, adaptive ear-training suite for learners, teachers, and music programs.

    Visit EarMasterFull verdict →
  • ToneGym7.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $6.25/mo (annual)

    A broad, adaptive ear-training system with free access and paid depth.

    Visit ToneGymFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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