The Top Ear Training Apps for Musicians in 2025

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There’s a reason great musicians don’t just practice — they listen. Whether you’re a vocalist trying to hit that harmony without fumbling, a guitarist decoding complex chord changes, or a producer training your ears to catch muddy mixes, ear training is the invisible skill that levels everything up.

Luckily, in 2025, you don’t need a music degree or a cranky piano teacher to sharpen your ear. Just a phone, a few spare minutes a day, and the right app.

These are the top ear training apps in 2025 — updated for today’s tech, designed for modern musicians, and built to help you stop guessing and start hearing like a pro.

1. Tenuto
   

If you’re an all-around musician, music student, or theory lover using iOS, Tenuto is the one app you’ll wish you had years ago. It's been a go-to for years — and for good reason. It delivers clean, customizable exercises in intervals, chords, scales, and more, all wrapped in a minimalist interface that feels smooth, not sterile. It’s a one-time purchase (no subscription headaches), and it’s as useful for sight-singing practice as it is for sharpening pitch recognition.

2. Complete Music Reading Trainer

Ideal for classical players, jazz musicians, and anyone brushing up on sight-reading, Complete Music Reading Trainer takes a gamified approach to reading and hearing music at the same time. Available on both iOS and Android, the app features hundreds of progressive challenges, testing your ears on pitch, rhythm, and melodic dictation while teaching you to interpret written notation fluidly. It’s especially popular among pianists and orchestral players who want more than just isolated ear drills — they want context.

3. EarMaster

If you're a serious music student, vocalist, or instrumentalist ready to take your aural skills to a new level, EarMaster is easily one of the most comprehensive tools on the market. Available across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, it includes everything from melodic dictation and rhythmic training to full jazz-specific modules. You can even connect your instrument or use a mic to respond in real time. The freemium model makes it accessible to beginners, while the pro subscription unlocks an absolute goldmine of training content.

4. SoundGym
   

For producers, mixing engineers, and beatmakers, SoundGym changes the game by focusing on the production side of ear training — frequency detection, EQ adjustments, stereo imaging, and dynamics. It's web-based with mobile companions for both iOS and Android, and its sleek interface turns technical ear skills into bite-sized, addictive games. With a free basic tier and optional monthly subscription, it’s perfect for anyone trying to train their ears for the studio instead of the stage.

5. Perfect Ear
   

If you're a beginner, budget-conscious artist, or just want an intuitive and customizable training app, Perfect Ear is a standout. Available on both Android and iOS, this app covers the essentials — intervals, scales, chords, rhythm, and sight-singing — all without overwhelming you. Its offline capabilities are a bonus, and in 2025, its new AI-guided lesson plans have made it even more adaptive. Whether you’re learning your first major scale or fine-tuning your vocal control, this app is a no-brainer.

Training Your Ear Is the Real Flex

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You can play fast. You can sing loudly. But if you can’t hear what’s happening in a track, on stage, or in your own mix, you’re missing the whole point.

In 2025, ear training doesn’t have to be a dusty workbook and a stiff piano bench. These apps bring the process to your phone, your schedule, and your style. Whether you’re prepping for a conservatory audition, building beats in your bedroom, or trying to finally hear the difference between a minor sixth and a major seventh, the tools are here. Your ears are your greatest instrument. Time to train them like it.