Ear Gym: Ear Trainingv8.9.18

Released August 30, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update introduces scale degree training, rhythm competition, and cross-platform support. While the category rank improved, the post-update sample size of one review is insufficient to confirm a trend. The impact remains neutral until further data validates the new feature set.

What changed

New featureNew scale degrees training mode to identify notes within a key
New featureNew timed rhythm competition mode
SocialRebuilt competition interface with centralized leaderboards and podiums
New featureEnhanced singing feedback with live pitch tracking and cent accuracy
SocialNew ear rating metric on home screen with global ranking and sharing
RetentionWeekly performance reports with accuracy metrics and recommendations
PlatformExpansion of availability to iPhone and iPad platforms

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

New feature
Users identify the scale degree training mode as a functional addition to the ear training curriculum.

What didn't

Social
no evidence
The current sample size provides no feedback on the rebuilt competition interface or the new ear rating metric.
Retention
no evidence
Weekly performance reports have not yet generated observable user sentiment or engagement data.
Platform
no evidence
The expansion to iPhone and iPad platforms lacks sufficient adoption data to assess impact.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor the category rank of 41 to determine if the expansion to iOS platforms drives sustained visibility.
Track user engagement with the new timed rhythm competition mode to validate the utility of the rebuilt interface.

Original release notes

• Scale degrees: hear a note in a key and name its degree
• Rhythm competition: write down what you hear before time runs out
• Competitions rebuilt: all leaderboards in one place, with a podium and Play on each
• Singing: live pitch, cents off, and lock when you hold a note
• Ear rating on the home screen — share it or join the global ranking
• Weekly report: accuracy, what improved, and what to work on next
• Now on iPhone and iPad