Best Music Theory Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Harmonia is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of note-noodle and MyMusicTheory. The best-ranked option with a free plan is note-noodle. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Complete Rhythm Trainer at €0.83/mo.
Whether you are practicing rhythm, exploring harmony, or working with notation, music theory software takes different approaches to study. The entries are ranked and compared on harmony tools, interactive exercises, notation tools, MIDI support, and rhythm practice. Progress tracking, supported platforms, free plans, and paid starting prices offer additional ways to compare them. Harmonia, note-noodle, and Musition appear first, followed by Study Music Theory and MyMusicTheory. Consider which features support the way you want to learn or experiment, and check platform compatibility and access details as you narrow your options.
27 music theory software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Harmonia iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 2 note-noodle Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€7/mo Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 3 MyMusicTheory iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 4 Study Music Theory iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 5 Complete Rhythm Trainer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3€0.83/mo Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: No
- 6 Musition iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$3.25/mo Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 7 MusicTheory.net iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 8 ABRSM Music Theory Trainer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 9 Musicca iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 10 ChordIQ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 11 Rhythmicity Rhythm Trainer iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basic
- 12 Tenuto iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 13 ToneSavvy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$19/mo Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 14 muted.io No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 15 Clements Theory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 16 Integrated Musicianship: Theory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 17 Interactive Music Theory Lab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 18 Music Master No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 19 music21 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 20 neirocca No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 21 The Rhythm Trainer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basic
- 22 uTheory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$3.33/mo Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 23 Contrapunctus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: advancedHarmony tools: Yes
- 24 Open Music Theory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
- 25 Complete Music Trainer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Interactive exercises: YesNotation tools: basicHarmony tools: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which music theory software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Harmonia is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.9. note-noodle is second and MyMusicTheory third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Complete Rhythm Trainer has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.