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MyMusicTheory vs Study Music Theory

Both stand on music theory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MyMusicTheory

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

MyMusicTheory offers topic-based exercises, progress reports and advanced material across Android, iOS and macOS. Learners should note the listed ABRSM coverage limit and the app’s in-app purchases.

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Study Music Theory combines structured lessons with ear-training and practice tools, and its listed course is available free. Learners can use the mobile apps offline without an account, while signing in enables progress syncing.

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The facts

	MyMusicTheory	Study Music Theory
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	mymusictheory.org	studymusictheory.com
On music theory software	#9 of 27	#13 of 27

MyMusicTheory: what it does well

Free plan includes more than 100 exercises.
Custom exercises target selected chords, scales and intervals.
Progress reports highlight weaker areas.
Advanced exercises cover modes and extended chords.

What to know first

ABRSM preparation does not cover every syllabus topic.
Android app contains ads and in-app purchases.
Apple lists data that may track users across other companies’ apps.

Study Music Theory: what it does well

Course includes 12 levels and 1,496 interactive lessons.
Free plan includes the full course and eight trainers.
Mobile apps work offline without an account.
Includes microphone training and ear-training drills.
No ads or paywalls on the free plan.

What to know first

Free trial is not offered.
Signed-in progress sync and authentication use Google Firebase.

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