# Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs — Compose, Notate & Play Scores

> Intuitive music notation, composer, and guitar tab editor for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Tutteo Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tutteo Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177592148)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,736 App Store ratings · 886 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 183 MB
- Languages: British English, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 13 more
- Released: 2017-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149/reviews.md

## What is Flat?

Write, play and share music, anywhere!

Flat is the sheet music app trusted by 5M+ musicians worldwide. Compose, notate, and collaborate on scores for any instrument, from guitar tabs to full orchestras, across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and your web browser.

Free features include:

→ Quick notation input via touch piano, guitar fretboard, or drum pads
→ 90+ instruments including piano, guitar, violin, saxophone, drums, voice, and more
→ 100K+ original scores in the community
→ Edit music scores on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and in your web browser
→ Hundreds of notation symbols: articulations, dynamics, measures, text, and more
→ Autocompletion when adding chords
→ Transposition by key, interval, or tone
→ Import MusicXML and MIDI files
→ Import PDF sheet music and convert it into fully editable scores
→ Keyboard shortcuts for iPad keyboard and fretboard
→ Share scores publicly or privately

Collaborate in real-time:

→ Real-time collaboration for a dynamic experience
→ Inline comments for live feedback
→ Find collaborators in the Flat community

Share your music:

→ Join the monthly Flat community challenge and win prizes
→ Explore hundreds of thousands of original scores from composers worldwide
→ Get featured and connect with fellow musicians

Subscribe to Flat Power to unlock the full experience across all your devices. Flat Power, premium features:

→ Unlimited cloud storage
→ Automatic sync so your full library stays connected on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browser
→ 180+ instruments including high-quality audio
→ Advanced export: individual parts, multi-rest print, remove Flat branding
→ Layout and styles: page dimensions, spacing, chord style, Jazz and Handwritten fonts
→ Custom note heads: Boomwhackers colors, Note Names, Shape-Note (Aiken)
→ Version history: view and revert to any past version of your scores
→ Advanced audio: per-part volume and reverb controls
→ Input notes with MIDI devices (USB and Bluetooth)
→ Autosave with full version history
→ Customizable keyboard shortcuts
→ Priority support
→ PDF and photo import pages included with every plan:

- Monthly plan: 10 PDF import pages/month + full premium features
- Yearly plan: 20 PDF import pages/month + full premium features (best value)
- Lifetime plan: full premium features + 20 PDF import pages (one-time purchase, no renewal)


Terms for in-app payments: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased.

Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://flat.io/help/en/policies

Questions or feedback: ios@flat.io

## Key features

- Compose and edit sheet music
- Create guitar tabs
- Real-time collaboration
- Import MusicXML, MIDI, PDF
- Export to PDF, MIDI, MP3, WAV
- Large community library
- 90+ instruments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Power (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $199.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $119.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $179.99 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $299.99 | one-time |
| PDF import 30 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| PDF import 70 credits | $17.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #209 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)
- #131 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Flat?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Extensive instrument selection
- 💡 Collaborative features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 📏 Rigid layout and formatting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notes and rests disappear
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Difficulty selecting and editing notes
- Syncing and saving problems

**Most requested features**

- Add more percussion instruments
- Improve note entry and editing
- Allow custom soundfonts
- Implement measure repeat signs
- Add more advanced notation options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 886)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Review 3

*2026-08-22, version 26.08.01*

AI artwork now?

### 4/5 — Lock

*2026-08-21, version 26.08.01*

Please add a feature where you can ‘lock’ measures to prevent them from change bc I hate accidentally screwing smthn up :/  
Also downward arpeggios when? 🙂💔

### 5/5 — Recommended

*2026-08-16, version 26.08.01*

I highly recommend this app if you want to make or find music to play and I love the way everything is easy to work with, one thing I would change is the blue note on the music In the front to where you could make it a custom image, but other than that I highly recommend!

### 5/5 — BEST

*2026-08-15, version 26.08.01*

the best music thing and also my username is CoolPianoGUY and please follow me and use flat it’s the BEST

### 3/5 — Ridiculous Charges

*2026-08-11, version 26.07.01*

I’ve had this app for years and have always used it to help me better learn my parts when playing in my high school band. A couple days ago I was using the app to work on an arrangement and everything was as normal. Today I have went on again and have noticed that the option to transpose the notes has now been locked behind a paywall. It has literally always been free and I used it quite frequently so for them to now be charging to use the at function is absolutely ridiculous. This is one of the only good and (to an extent) free composition apps and the way they seem to be charging for everything now is frustrating. I hope they make it a free function again.

### 5/5 — 겁나 조음

*2026-08-06*

무료 앱이라는데 박자 바꾸기,지속음 이런게 되서 좋아요 님들 이거 꼭 까세요

**Developer response:** 바어ㅓ야녀냔님, 리뷰 남겨주셔서 감사합니다! 긍정적인 경험을 하셨다니 정말 기쁩니다. 많은 분들이 이 앱을 유용하게 사용하시길 바라며, 즐겁고 편리한 음악 작업을 이어가시길 바랍니다!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-03, version 26.07.01*

The best music creation app

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2026-08-03, version 26.07.01*

Ive been using this app for almost a year and its been so easy to use and so fun transcribing and writing stuff. Highly recommend, and i also recommend the premium feature.

### 4/5 — Power user’s experience

*2026-07-30, version 26.07.01*

Good stuff - just 2 bugs need to be fixed.
1. Fix the transposing bug when transposing but selecting “don’t change key signature”, nothing changes.
2. There is a Flat Power popup every day I download a pdf / audio file. I do have Flat Power. Can you remove this false pop-up?
Good effort - keep it up.

### 5/5 — Great! But deny basic rights

*2026-07-28, version 26.07.01*

Why do multi measure rests cost money? That is a basic right being denied. Otherwise love it sooo much.

## Frequently asked questions about Flat

### What does the Flat app do?

Flat is a music notation and composer app that allows users to create, edit, import, play, and share sheet music and guitar tabs. It supports a wide variety of instruments and notation elements, making it suitable for musicians of all levels.

### What are the key features of Flat?

Key features include quick notation input, over 90 instruments, a large community library of sheet music, real-time collaboration, and the ability to import MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF files. Users can also export their scores in various formats like PDF, MIDI, MP3, and WAV.

### How much does Flat cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Basic features are available for free, including notation input, editing, and access to a portion of the community library. Premium features are unlocked through a subscription called Flat Power, with monthly, yearly, and lifetime plan options.

### What devices is Flat compatible with?

Flat is accessible via web and mobile, and can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It also supports input from MIDI devices via USB and Bluetooth.

### Who is the target audience for Flat?

This app is designed for musicians of all skill levels, including composers, students, and hobbyists who need a tool to write, edit, and share their musical ideas in the form of sheet music or guitar tabs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.08.01 — 2026-08-11

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 26.07.01 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 26.06.04 — 2026-06-22

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 26.06.03 — 2026-06-15

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 26.06.02 — 2026-06-03

Bug fixes and improvements.

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