iWriteMusic SE

iWriteMusic SE

Make music notation easy & fun

139 ratings
100 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 5, 2010
  • May 22, 2026

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Create professional-quality sheet music efficiently, even on small screens. This app offers intuitive interfaces and powerful tools for musicians of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Easily compose, edit, and share your musical ideas.

Intuitive and simple user interface
Highly efficient input systems (One-Flick & Traditional)
Professional quality sheet music creation
Supports major notation elements
Useful playback options for practice
Data and sheet music sharing (PDF, JPG, MIDI)
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What's New in iWriteMusic SE

3.6.10

May 22, 2026

* Improved compatibility and fixed UI issues related to iOS 26 * Fixed several crash issues related to tempo changes, text entry, and multi-track scores * Improved overall stability and usability

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A little bit different

Well,this program is doing wonders for me, after leaving Sibelius and redoing my music wardrobe. Obviously the programs are different by far. The only thing is the easiness of composing. Not enough alternate keyboard selections, and some of the editing needs to be strong like choosing the right note and with editing. I have to keep erasing notes and putting the right ones in after struggling for the computer to select the right ones. But it is still a great program that i use, i mean i can edit, i can save i can print and i can share. I do however need to take advantage of the program and purchase the true one!!! Thanks !
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Clunky

The app is fundamentally very good but is difficult (confusing) to navigate, crashes (freezes) and is not intuitive. If the developers could take a step back and take a hard look at what they have created, particularly from the viewpoint of a new user, and make it more intuitive to use, the app could be seriously improved in my opinion and this should include the in-app and online instructions which although comprehensive are poorly organised. For example there is no index so if help is needed on a particular topic it has to be searched for.
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Crashes any time I try to add a rest

As stated in title. Can’t even start my first song, because the first thing in the first measure is a quarter note rest. The app crashes out immediately.

Not bad

The bassoon sounds like a piano!

Easy to use

I really like the design of this program.

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

App crashes when adding rests at beginning of measure

Bug

App crashes when adding/removing notation

Bug

App freezes when entering notes on certain pitches

Bug

App randomly quits during composition

Bug

Note placement inaccuracy on iPhone with retina display

Bug

Notes appear in wrong location despite correct placement

Bug

Playback cuts off after 30 seconds

Bug

Playback audio not working despite phone not being muted

Bug

Incorrect note playback (different octave than entered)

Bug

Lyric input not functioning

Bug

Crashes after large file operations

Bug

Data loss when closing without saving

Bug

Crashes when using multiple staves

Bug

Crashes during save operation

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Crashes when reinstalling after purchase

Bug

Watermark reappears after reinstall

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App becomes laggy over time

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Staccatos, crescendos, and accents not played back

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Ritards and accelerandos ignored in playback

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Trill notation not functioning properly

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Requested Features

20 requests

Auto-save functionality

Feature

MusicXML file transfer support

Feature

Guitar tablature (TAB) notation

Feature

Ability to change time signature mid-composition

Feature

Better grace note controls

Feature

Slur and tie playback support

Feature

Crescendo and diminuendo playback

Feature

More instrument templates (duets, trios)

Feature

Audio sharing/export capability

Feature

Arpeggio playback support

Feature

Individual grace note value assignment

Feature

Pianissimo (ppp) dynamic marking

Feature

Bracket notation for grouped instruments

Feature

More percussion instruments (Baritone, Euphonium, Mellophone)

Feature

Text formatting (bold, italic)

Feature

Customizable bottom navigation bar

Feature

iPad-native version

Feature

MIDI export to Logic Pro and Sibelius

Feature

Searchable help guide with index

Feature

Ability to extend bar lines across measures

Feature

FAQ

What does iWriteMusic SE do?

iWriteMusic SE is a mobile application designed to make creating professional-quality sheet music easy and fun. It offers intuitive interfaces and efficient input systems, allowing users to compose, edit, and manage musical scores and parts directly on their smartphones or tablets.

What are the key features of iWriteMusic SE?

Key features include a truly intuitive and extremely simple user interface, highly efficient input systems (One-Flick and Traditional), the ability to create beautiful, professional-quality sheet music with rich layout options, support for most major notation elements like multi-track writing and percussion notation, useful playback options with a mixer, and comprehensive data and sheet music sharing capabilities.

Is iWriteMusic SE free to use?

Based on the provided information, iWriteMusic SE is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating it is available at no cost to the user.

What kind of music can I create with iWriteMusic SE?

You can create a wide variety of musical scores and parts with iWriteMusic SE. It is suitable for writing down ideas, creating lesson materials, lead sheets, or full scores and parts for various ensembles such as chorus groups, choirs, chamber orchestras, jazz bands, Latin bands, and orchestras. It supports many instruments including piano, guitar, drums, and more.

How can I share my music created with iWriteMusic SE?

iWriteMusic SE allows you to share your creations in multiple formats. You can export your work as an iWriteMusic data file, as a PDF or JPG image for easy viewing and printing, or as a Standard MIDI file which can be imported into other music production applications like GarageBand.