Head-to-head · Ear Training Software
The Ear Gym vs Perfect Ear
The Ear Gym leads on 2 checks, Perfect Ear on 0, and 5 are 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 scoreThe Ear Gym · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresThe Ear Gym · 6 of 6
The Ear Gym scores higher on our rubric for ear training software: 8.3 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
The Ear Gym offers adaptive difficulty; Perfect Ear doesn't publish it. The Ear Gym offers offline access; Perfect Ear doesn't publish it.
The Ear Gym is the better fit for mobile users wanting broad free practice. Perfect Ear is the better fit for all-round practice on Apple devices.
- The Ear Gym fits best
Mobile users wanting broad free practice
- Perfect Ear fits best
All-round practice on Apple devices
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Side by side
| Feature | The Ear Gym 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Perfect Ear 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Ear Training Software | #5 in Ear Training Software |
| Best for | Mobile users wanting broad free practice | 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 | Mobile | Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features The Ear Gym 6/6 · Perfect Ear 4/6 | ||
| Interval exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chord exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rhythm exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive difficulty | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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| Our verdict | The Ear Gym is a mobile ear-training and music-theory app for musicians, singers, pianists, guitarists, producers, teachers, and students. Its scope extends from interval recognition and chord identification to scales, rhythm, pitch,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Ear Gym — where it wins
- Covers intervals, chords, scales, rhythm, dictation, and sight singing
- Guided Mode provides structured progression from beginner to advanced harmony
- Offline practice, configurable drills, and detailed progress features
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android
- Some app capabilities require separate mode or package unlocks
- In-app purchase amounts may vary by region
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
- The Ear Gym8.3/10 · Free plan
A broad mobile ear-training app with guided progression, custom drills, and offline practice.
Visit The Ear GymFull verdict → - Perfect Ear7.7/10 · Free plan
A broad ear-training toolkit for structured practice across Apple devices.
Visit Perfect EarFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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