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Do It By Ear vs Tomus
Both stand on music learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Do It By Ear brings reading, theory, and standards practice into one web application with immediate pitch response. It is a focused option for musicians who want configurable exercises and automatic practice tracking.
Visit Do It By Ear Free plan iPhone
Tomus offers structured music theory practice through short games, with level-based progression and performance summaries. Its free daily allowance provides a limited starting point, while premium unlocks the complete game library.
Visit TomusThe facts
| Do It By Ear | Tomus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual subscription: $24 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | doitbyear.com | tomus.app |
| On music learning apps | #36 of 40 | #32 of 40 |
Do It By Ear: what it does well
- Immediate pitch feedback from voice or instrument
- Treble and bass clef reading exercises
- Theory covers scales, triads, and arpeggios
- Automatic practice and progress tracking
- Works in browsers on phones and tablets
What to know first
- Requires a paid annual subscription
- Browser access depends on microphone or audio interface
- Does not offer a native desktop platform
Tomus: what it does well
- Covers notes, rhythm, intervals, scales, chords and ear training
- Three Daily Jam exercises work without subscription
- Progress reports include accuracy, mistakes and time
- Offline use is supported
- Seven-day trial includes all features
What to know first
- No Android or web version
- Only three daily exercises are free
- Some games require reaching set levels
- Privacy policy lists collection of usage and device data
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