Tomus
Tomus: A low-cost iOS app for structured theory, sight-reading and ear-training practice. Ranked #30 of 41 in Music Learning Apps by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for low-cost mobile theory and sight-reading drills.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 7-day trial
- Best forLow-cost mobile theory and sight-reading drills
- Free planYes
- Paid from$9.99/yr
- Live feedbackNo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers sight-reading, ear training, rhythm, theory and music history
- Daily exercises, review tools and progress summaries support regular practice
- Free plan plus annual premium at $9.99 per year
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iPhone and iPad
- Does not provide live feedback while you play
- Focuses on theory and drills rather than instrument instruction
Our verdict on Tomus
Tomus is an iPhone and iPad app for learning and reinforcing music theory through short interactive games. It is aimed at beginners and musicians who want brief daily practice across sight-reading, ear training, rhythm, theory and music knowledge. Exercises cover treble and bass clef notation, pitches, intervals, scales, chords, key signatures, note values, rests and time signatures. Music-outlook quizzes add composers, instruments, genres and music history, while ten progression levels introduce increasingly difficult content.
The free plan provides access to the app, and the published plans show a 7-day premium trial. Premium pricing starts at $0.99 per week with monthly billing, while the monthly premium subscription costs $2.99 per month. The annual premium subscription costs $9.99 per year, and lifetime premium costs $69.99 as a one-time purchase. Each premium option unlocks the full set of games. The vendor notes that US App Store prices differ by region, so the displayed amount may vary by location. For a buyer focused on affordable recurring practice, the annual plan is the clearest value among the listed subscriptions.
Tomus is strongest as a compact practice companion rather than a complete music-learning course. Daily Jam offers five daily exercises, including three free exercises, and sessions provide immediate answer correction, timed exercises, post-session review and progress summaries covering accuracy, mistakes, time and skill areas. Offline access and progress tracking support mobile practice. The trade-off is scope: Tomus does not teach instrument playing, listen to the learner play or provide live feedback. Choose it for theory reinforcement, sight-reading drills and short structured sessions on iOS; choose an alternative if instrument technique, performance feedback or a broader platform is central to your needs.
Questions about Tomus
Does Tomus have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at $9.99/yr (Annual premium subscription).
How much does Tomus cost? Tomus lists 4 paid plans; the lowest is Annual premium subscription at $9.99/yr.
Is there a free trial of Tomus? Yes: a 7-day free trial.
What does Tomus run on? iOS. It runs as a mobile app.
Who is Tomus built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Your product? Our editors can test Tomus in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Tomus pricing
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Tomus fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.99/yr |
| Live feedback | No |
| Curriculum scope | Mixed |
| Included instruments | Not verified |
| Practice tools | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Progress tracking | Yes |
| Platform support | Mobile |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | tomus.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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