# FlipFolder — Electronic Music Flip Folder

> Digital sheet music viewer and group performance manager for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipfolder/id1363344653 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226461119)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipfolder/id1363344653/reviews.md

## What is FlipFolder?

FlipFolder App helps directors and performers organize music, run performances, and stay connected from the first rehearsal to the final note. Designed for real ensembles, it reduces setup time and keeps everyone focused when it matters most.

Access your Sheet Music Library
Organize by playlist or performance
Switch between songs easily
Mark up your music with notes, highlights, and edits
Share annotations with your ensemble
Distraction free viewing experience

## Key features

- Digital sheet music viewer
- Group performance management
- Cloud music storage integration
- Real-time song display during performances
- Internet and Bluetooth connectivity
- Offline song pre-download

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipfolder/id1363344653/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The most glitchy app ever

*2026-08-06*

Leave it to JW Pepper to create the worst pdf reader of all time. So glitchy… turns to random pages, page turns take too long, re-sizing any page makes it crash - all of this while using files that are downloaded to the device, not streamed. Used on a brand new phone and an old iPad. Everybody at the conference was experiencing the same issues.

**Developer response:** Sorry you and others at the conference ran into this. That's clearly not the experience we want for a downloaded, offline session. The random page jumps, slow page turns, and crashing on resize are specific enough that we'd like to dig in.

Could you email support@flipfolderapp.com with the phone and iPad models (including OS version) and what conference you were attending? If you know of others at the conference willing to share their device details too, that would help us spot patterns faster.

### 4/5 — Dev please read

*2026-08-01*

This app is nice, but bringing back the built in metronome would be nice.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! The metronome didn't make the cut in our latest upgrade, but it's on our backlog and we know it's wanted.

### 1/5 — horrible

*2026-07-31*

ever since the new update, flip folder has sucked more and more for everyone in my band. and they keep adding more “updates” and it makes it worse and worse. bring it back to how it was before (aka like 3 months ago)

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear it's been rough for your band. We'd like to fix this, but we need specifics. Can you email support@flipfolderapp.com with what's gone wrong for you? Happy to look into it.

### 1/5 — bad now

*2026-07-31*

they updated it. bring back my boy.. 😭

### 2/5 — It’s difficult to see notes

*2026-07-24*

Okay so if the music is to long it’s difficult to see som notes because the bottom arrows thing covers it and and takes time while playing

**Developer response:** Hi, we just released a new version that should address your concern. The page flippers and top menu items are able to be hidden with a single tap on the sheet music. Tapping the screen again brings those items back. If you continue to see issues with the app, please reach out to support@flipfolderapp.com.

### 3/5 — Flip Folder is ALMOST Great

*2025-12-06*

Having used this app for the better part of three years, I’m incredibly thankful for just how simple it is to pick up and use. However, it seems like when we need it the most (such as right before an early season performance) the app will refuse to work as advertised. More unfortunately, this issue has seemingly got worse and worse throughout my time using the app. Another issue with the app is the downloading of multiple parts. I play separate instruments in marching band versus pep band and in theory it would not be an issue since I’m enrolled in multiple bands. However, the app magically decides to only display whatever was most recently downloaded in both bands. As an example, in marching band I’ll be playing Tuba, then at pep band I’ll have to redownload every song in our book for the trombone. Then of course sometimes the app won’t download the right version and still show the tuba part anyway. If these issues could be fixed I would say that this app is nearly on par with Beam.

### 3/5 — Some issues

*2025-12-06*

Hi, I’ve used this app in marching band for over a year as a player and it’s about 50/50 for working/not working. Sometimes, the director pulls up a song and it shows up perfectly fine, with all my settings saved and my notes still written in. Other times, the song may revert to upside down after saving it previously, erase my notes, or refuse to open at all, and I’m stuck standing there messing with my phone while the rest of the band plays. These are not user-specific issues but everyone in the band experiences them all the time. Please work on an update soon so I can play in marching band successfully. Thanks!

### 3/5 — Seeing

*2025-07-31*

The blue line at the top makes it hard to zoom in and the music is not straight

### 2/5 — Eh

*2024-10-29*

For what it was made for, it’s useful. However, the app is slow and very buggy.

### 3/5 — Great... except for some stuff

*2024-10-10*

It’s an amazing app overall but I’m factoring in that there are some odd disconnects at times from the performance band thing. Also I know you don’t know what everyone’s working with but my iPhone 6 can’t even open the app with an IOS of 12.5.7

## Frequently asked questions about FlipFolder

### What is FlipFolder used for?

FlipFolder is an electronic music viewer and group performance manager. It allows musical groups to share sheet music digitally and enables band leaders to manage performances, instantly displaying selected songs on all connected members' devices.

### How does FlipFolder handle music storage?

FlipFolder integrates with cloud storage services like Box or Google Drive, allowing users to upload their music. This ensures that music is accessible to group members and can be pre-downloaded for offline use during performances.

### What devices does FlipFolder support?

FlipFolder is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed to keep your band connected across these Apple platforms.

### How does FlipFolder keep band members connected during a performance?

FlipFolder utilizes both Internet and Bluetooth to maintain a connection between band members during a performance. This ensures that when a band leader selects a song, it appears on all connected players' devices.

### Does FlipFolder have ads?

No, FlipFolder does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.

### What is the age rating for FlipFolder?

FlipFolder has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How often is FlipFolder updated?

FlipFolder was last updated on June 19, 2024, with version 3.7.0. This indicates the app is actively maintained by the developer, J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

### What is the user rating for FlipFolder?

FlipFolder has a user rating of 4.1 stars based on 41 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.1 — 2026-08-11

Performance & stability improvements: FlipFolder now uses less memory while viewing music, which should mean fewer blank screens and freezes on older devices. Saving annotations also shows a clearer loading state.

### 4.4.0 — 2026-08-06

- More room for your music: You can now hide the top menu and page flippers, and the sheet music view can fill the entire screen, including in landscape mode. Perfect for reading music while performing.
- Zoom stays put:  Your zoom level is now remembered when you switch between songs, so you won't have to re-adjust every time.
- Screen stays on: The screen no longer dims or locks automatically while you're viewing music.
- Smoother scrolling: Fixed an issue where sheet music would sometimes reload and jump back to the top unexpectedly.
- Better performance on older devices: Improved memory utilization and reduced slowdowns on older phones and tablets.

### 4.3.2 — 2026-07-21

- Fixed issue with missing Bluetooth prompt on iOS devices
- Enable starting app when offline
- Improved speed of downloading sheet music for offline use

### 4.3.0 — 2026-07-14

- Introduce live events (also known as Reading Sessions) to FlipFolder
- Fix issue with ensemble list loading in settings page
- Fix issue with sheet music rendering after orientation changes

### 4.2.1 — 2026-07-09

- Provide ability to lock orientation in-app to allow for landscape lock
- Enable highlighter color and thickness configuration

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All apps by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1226461119

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