# BandScore — Music score reader > Music score reader (iPhone/iPad app by Matthias Santer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandscore/id1541169630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Matthias Santer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538440760) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 232 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-07-05 - Data updated: 2026-05-15 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandscore/id1541169630/reviews.md ## What is BandScore? BandScore features: Simple mode: - Import audio files to create songs - Play with optionally adjusted playback speed audio pitch for transposition or fine-tuning - Set markers to define play ranges for looping - Import, extract and edit lyrics and see them in play mode - Your songs are stored on device and in your iCloud account, so you can use it with multiple Apple devices Advanced mode: - Import score files with format GuitarPro (GPX/GP2/GP3/GP4/GP5/GP/GP7), MusicXML or MIDI - Add audio playback files or Apple Music tracks - Display the score as guitar tab, regular staff, percussion staff, percussion tab, piano staff or piano tab - Manage your songs in sets Score player (advanced mode): - The score is scrolling during playing while indicating the play position - Adjust playback speed - Adjust audio pitch for transposition or fine-tuning - Loop your playing - Optional count-in - Define one or more play ranges (start, end) - Optionally play score notes with built-in MIDI player Lead sheet: - Show lyrics and chord signs - Play to the audio track - Export PDF WITH PLAYER VERSION (In-App Purchase) YOU RECEIVE IN ADDITION THESE FEATURES: Manage unlimited number of songs (device and iCloud storage restrictions apply). Playlists: - Assign songs to one or multiple play lists Recording: - Record you playing from your connected instrument - Export your recording as audio file - Mix your recording with the song playback tracks for playback and export - Audio processing (volume, pan, EQ, compressor, reverb) for the recording Band network: - Connect to nearby devices using BandScore - Synchronize play start/stop with the connected peers - Send song selection and song play parameters to peers - Send messages and transfer songs to peers Audio Separation: - Split audio file into stems for vocals, drums, bass, piano, and other instruments - Stem splitting is done on device, so no cloud service required and no extra fees - Supported devices: Mac with Apple Silicon CPU, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14 and newer, iPadPro from 2018 onwards. iPad Air from 2022 onwards. WITH THE FULL VERSION YOU RECEIVE IN ADDITION: - All the features from the player version Song parts: - Add, delete or merge song parts Score editing (NOT AVAILABLE on iPhone): - Add or delete measures/bars - Add, delete or edit notes and chords - Adapt tempo on each measure, i.e. align the score to the playback audio track - Detect transients and beats from audio file - Adapt tempo based on detected transients and beats - Adjust playback audio with tools for cut/delay/silence insert - Add markers for song sections - Define MIDI controls for program or control changes - Export PDF for score Lyric editor (NOT AVAILABLE on iPhone): - Edit lyrics on the beat grid - Import lyrics from internet, LRC file or plain text - Extract lyrics from audio (requires macOS/iOS 26) - Export LRC file - Export PDF for score/lyrics Chord list editor (NOT AVAILABLE on iPhone): - Create chord progressions using blocks and lists - Text editor and grid edit mode Player: - Send defined MIDI controls Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Full version (1 year) | $17.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full version (one time purchase) | $34.99 | one-time | | Player version | $12.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1 — 2026-03-26 Songs & Library • Song list: show number of songs, play history, search includes songs in other sets • Song sets are now optional • Song details: playback files can be set in order • Song details: assigned PDFs stored/recovered (fixed), stale PDFs can be deleted (fixed) Playback & Player • Capture tap tempo during playback • Simple mode: show multiple assigned audio files in scroll view • Simple mode: scroll via overview drag, accurate playback position at reduced speed (fixed) • Playback sync: fixed audio/display sync issues with Bluetooth devices • Recording mixer: fixed playback positioning with multiple files and speed changes Lyrics & Karaoke • Lyric editor: new implementation, import from internet (LIBLRC), consolidated import screen, prompt import when lyrics are empty, improved PDF export • Lead sheet: edit lyrics option, improved presentation for lyrics and chords, improved PDF export • Play mode: simple and advanced modes with karaoke-style lyric display Score Editor • Delete following measures • Add panel: add measure at beginning/end, add lyrics, add chord signs • Rename save state • Navigation on macOS: left/right cursor keys move between measures • Tempo & playback: improved automatic tempo alignment, metronome silent on start (fixed), play selected removed • Editing improvements: improved bend curve editor, cleanup tab for guitar tabs, show percussion destination type while dragging • Fixes: overlapping notes fixed, note “Listen” fixed, legato stop issue fixed, part transpose/playback file persistence fixed, transpose for non-pitch notes Chords & Harmony • Chord list: define song key, chord name suggestions, history, restore save state • Settings: unified “show chord signs” and “show chord names” UI, Navigation & Platforms • Function search in Help and Score Edit with navigation and instructions • Onboarding dialog • iPad: Menu entries for iOS 26 • iPhone: chord list and lyric editor available Playlists • Playlist: optional emoji, option to remove songs in trash (fixed) Import, Export & Integration • Apple Music import screen fixed • Alternative tuning import fixed • Band network: optional transfer of playback files • MIDI export (ghost notes) fixed Advanced Audio & Tools • Stem splitter continues queue after cancel/complete (fixed) Licensing • One-time full version purchase option ### 4.0.2 — 2026-01-07 Bug fixes and improvements on stem split processing ### 4.0.1 — 2025-11-20 Bug fixes ### 4.0 — 2025-10-23 Redesigned main screen, Simple mode, Support for MacOS/iOS/iPadOS 26, Other improvements. ### 3.2.1 — 2025-05-08 Song list: song status icon removed for performance Fixed: Play mode is sometimes quiet on repeated start Score edit: Continue tempo auto-set now resets when changing the song Score edit now memorizes the last selected audio file, even if it's disabled Pitch control now has a snap option for 1/10/100 instead of predefined values ## Apps similar to BandScore | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vocal Remover: Music Separator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-remover-music-separator/id1589068976) | 4.4 (7,573) | Free | Music | | [Slow Down Music \| Transcribe+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-down-music-transcribe-plus/id1048119179) | 4.5 (5,047) | Free | Music | | [Sound Editor: Audio Changer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-editor-audio-changer/id1325953979) | 3.1 (766) | Free | Music | | [Auditor - 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-15.*