Head-to-head · Music Learning Apps
Yousician vs EarMaster
Yousician leads on 0 checks, EarMaster 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 scoreYousician · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Yousician
- Most featuresEarMaster · 4 of 4
Yousician scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Yousician is the better fit for learning multiple instruments in one app. EarMaster is the better fit for broad ear-training and musicianship practice.
- Yousician fits best
Learning multiple instruments in one app
- EarMaster fits best
Broad ear-training and musicianship practice
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Side by side
| Feature | Yousician 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | EarMaster 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Music Learning Apps | #5 in Music Learning Apps |
| Best for | Learning multiple instruments in one app | Broad ear-training and musicianship practice |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $6/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Yousician 3/4 · EarMaster 4/4 | ||
| Live feedback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practice tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Progress tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Curriculum scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Included instruments | 1 | Not checked yet |
| Platform support | Multi-platform | Multi-platform |
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| Our verdict | Yousician is a freemium music-learning app for people who want structured practice across guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, or singing. Its guided lessons combine exercises, instructional videos, song-based practice, audio recognition, and… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Yousician — where it wins
- Guided learning paths with real-time audio feedback
- Practice tools include tempo control, looping, and a metronome
- Supports guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, and singing
Where it doesn't
- One Instrument plans limit access to a single instrument
- Paid pricing is higher than several alternatives
- Website pricing varies by account and region
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.
- Yousician8.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad, feedback-driven app for learning five instruments across major platforms.
Visit YousicianFull verdict → - EarMaster8.5/10 · Free plan
Broad musicianship practice with adaptive feedback, tracking, and teacher tools.
Visit EarMasterFull verdict →
Yousician vs EarMaster: questions
Which is better for music learning apps, Yousician or EarMaster?
Yousician scores higher on our rubric for music learning apps: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
How do Yousician and EarMaster compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Yousician and EarMaster have a free plan?
Yousician: Yes. EarMaster: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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