# Melody Scanner — Transcribe Your Favorite Song > Transcribe audio recordings and YouTube videos into sheet music. (iPhone/iPad app by Klangio GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.4 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-01-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews.md ## What is Melody Scanner? Transcribe piano music recordings to scores and edit them online. SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS: Piano, Flute, Violin (beta), Accoustic Guitar (beta) Currently only solo instruments are supported, no bands or orchestras. FUNCTIONS » Transcribe YouTube song covers, microphone recordings and audio files to sheet music » View the transcribed music as classical score, piano roll or guitar tab » Playback the sheet music and listen to the result » Download sheet as PDF, MIDI, or MusicXML » Share your compositions with your friends » Synchronize with the desktop version WHAT THIS APP DOESN'T OFFER » Separation of multiple instruments: The note recognition can't separate multiple instruments. If you record multiple instruments playing simultaneously you will get bad transcription results! » Live note recognition: This app is not able to show you live note recognition results. Instead, it will take some time to perform the frequency analysis and show you the results. » 100% match percentage: This app won't detect 100% of the played notes and there will also be wrong detections. But depending on the quality of the input signal, it will give you useful suggests! WHY DO I NEED AN ACCOUNT? You create an account to ensure that only you can access your created sheet music! A lot of computing power is necessary to generate the scores from the audio, so it needs to run on a powerful server in the cloud. Also, you can access your sheets from the desktop version, too, by signing in using the same account. FREE AND PREMIUM » Transcribing audio to sheet music is a computation expensive process and needs to be run on a powerful server in the cloud. Your PREMIUM purchase supports us paying our checks and developing new features for the app. » The FREE version of this app covers Microphone and YouTube transcriptions. Uploading your own files is a PREMIUM feature. » In the FREE version sheets are limited to 40 bars (about 2 minutes). Upgrading to PREMIUM will unlock the full sheet. » PREMIUM subscriptions can be cancelled at any time and you will continue to use PREMIUM features until the end of the subscription period. » All with PREMIUM transcribed songs will stay unlocked forever. REQUIREMENTS » Internet: active internet connection for server connectivity » Microphone (optional) DESKTOP VERSION » There is a desktop version of this app available, which you can access in your browser. » The desktop version covers even more features like editing your sheets, since there is more space available on a bigger screen » You can login with the same account and synchronize your scores between multiple devices Give music your personal note! SUMMARY Transcribe music recordings from YouTube, MP3 or microphone to sheet music and edit them online. With the Melody Scanner App you can create on-the-go recordings of your instrument. Those are uploaded to your personal cloud songbook and transcribed to score. You can record your instrument, import YouTube videos or upload MP3 files. It has never been so easy to create sheet music! CONTACT US  We're always happy to hear from you. No matter what comes to your mind, we want to hear it. Would you like another feature? Does something not work as expected? Send us an e-mail at: support@melodyscanner.com This app is actively developed and there are updates on a regular base The Apple Terms of Use apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Transcribe audio to sheet music - Support for piano, flute, violin, and guitar - Multiple transcription views (score, piano roll, tab) - Playback functionality - Download sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML) - Share compositions - Desktop version synchronization ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Melody Scanner Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | Melody Scanner Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year | ## What do users think of Melody Scanner? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use interface - 🚀 Quick transcription - 💡 Helps learn music - ✅ Good for basic songs - ✨ Clean sheet music layout - 💯 Captures musical ideas **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate transcriptions - 💸 Premium features not working - ❌ YouTube import issues - 🤷‍♂️ Poor sound quality - 🚫 No free trial for basic function - 📉 Limited instrument support - 😵 Confusing to navigate - 🗑️ Worthless for complex tasks - 👎 Mediocre sound output - ⚠️ Notes unplayable on instrument **Commonly reported bugs** - Upload function not working - App doesn't recognize stave lines/notation - App gives too many notes at once or notes octaves apart - Errors when generating sheet music - Premium features not unlocked after payment - No sound from transcriptions - App jams on recording - White screen when uploading from YouTube - Cannot log back in after first use - Transcription errors - App doesn't detect volume/sound - Cannot open YouTube to transpose - Transcription not accurate - App doesn't work after payment - Record function jams - Errors prevent music creation - Doesn't transcribe music correctly - Doesn't work at all - App doesn't recognize simple melodies - Audio quality is lousy and scratchy **Most requested features** - Single instrument mode on app - Full song transcription (not just 1 min) - Ability to export full transcriptions - More accurate transcription for complex music - Improved MIDI playback accuracy - Ability to add YouTube songs - More instrument options (e.g., drums) - Better sound quality for transcriptions - Full song playback without blocking - Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Good at first but… *2026-08-11* I found the app pretty good at first, but when i did my first song i put it for flute and it sounded as if almost every note wasn’t stopping i could hear the actual melody in some parts but the notes were just so long i could barely hear it (i tried piano too and it was the same) its also pretty slow and for support for the app purposes aside from my previous complains i suggest to make the colors of the app more lively as in add more colors like in the songbook page or settings,ect to make it more fun ### 1/5 — 課金しても使えない *2026-08-02* 課金しても領収書も何もこず、フィードバックで助けてくださいと連絡しても返事が来ない。 一応再ログインをするなど対応をしたけれど、何も変わらず。 ただただお金を取られるだけです。 **Developer response:** こんにちは、 このような不愉快な体験をされたと聞き、大変申し訳なく思います。この問題について私自身が解決策を見出せるよう、julia@klang.io までメッセージをお送りください。 どうぞお元気で Klangioのジュリアより Hi, i am very sorry to hear about this negative experience. Please message me via julia@klang.io so I can personally find a solution for this issue. All the best Julia from Klangio ### 1/5 — Very disappointing *2026-07-18* Very poor accuracy of note transcription. ### 2/5 — Upload Funktion geht nicht *2026-03-09* Ich habe das mal runtergeladen. Auf Pro upgegraded und ich kann immernoch keine MP3s hochladen obwohl dass wohl gehen soll. Ich zahle doch Geld dafür. Mache ich was falsch ? Die Funktion wäre super wichtig für mich. Wenn das nicht geht, muss ich was anderes nehmen sorry. ### 1/5 — Absolutely Rubbish *2026-03-07, version 3.0.1* Got it and it t does not even know how many lines there is on the stave and how note notation works ### 4/5 — You need to make the app more like the website *2026-02-13* So the app is really good and I enjoy it, but the app sometimes gives 6 notes at a time for 1 hand or makes notes 2 octaves apart. I was trying to transcribe something on the piano, and it was inaccurate. I ended up going to the website and choosing single instrument mode. I really really wish single instrument mode would come to the app for more accurate transcribing. ### 1/5 — 악보 안따지네요ㅠ *2026-01-25* 메트로놈 박자에맞춰 피아노로 단순한 오른손 멜로디 하나도 제대로 악보를 생성하지 못하고 에러만 나네요 ### 5/5 — I love this app *2026-01-15* This Is one rating ### 1/5 — Don’t bother *2026-01-12* Another app that cannot perform even the most simple task. Literally worthless. ### 1/5 — Horrible App! Though I Like The Idea if It Worked. *2026-01-09* I Payed For its Premium But It Didn’t Give Me The Features And Was Not Working At All! The Piano2Notes One is Better. This App Sucks! ## Frequently asked questions about Melody Scanner ### What can Melody Scanner do? Melody Scanner transcribes music recordings from sources like YouTube, microphone input, and audio files into sheet music. It supports instruments like piano, flute, violin, and acoustic guitar. You can view the transcribed music in classical score, piano roll, or guitar tab formats, play it back, and download it as PDF, MIDI, or MusicXML. ### What are the limitations of the free version? The free version of Melody Scanner allows for transcriptions from microphones and YouTube. Uploading your own audio files is a premium feature. Additionally, free transcriptions are limited to 40 bars, approximately 2 minutes of music. Upgrading to premium unlocks full-length transcriptions and additional features. ### How does the transcription process work? Transcription involves a frequency analysis of the audio signal, which requires significant computing power and runs on a cloud server. This means it's not a live process and takes some time to generate results. The app aims to provide useful suggestions, but 100% accuracy is not guaranteed due to potential note detection errors or input signal quality. ### What instruments are supported? Currently, the app supports solo instruments including piano, flute, and violin (beta). Acoustic guitar (beta) is also supported. It is important to note that the app does not support the separation of multiple instruments playing simultaneously, so recordings with bands or orchestras will yield poor transcription results. ### Is there a desktop version of Melody Scanner? Yes, there is a desktop version accessible via a web browser. This version offers additional features, especially for editing sheets due to a larger screen interface. You can log in with the same account used on the mobile app to synchronize your scores across devices. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 3.0.1 — 2024-02-08 - Fixed Google Login ### 1.0 — 2024-01-25 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Melody Scanner | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musescoresheet-music-and-chords/id835731296) | 4.6 (77,582) | Free | Music | | [Musicnotes: Sheet Music Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984) | 4.8 (42,831) | Free | Music | | [Newzik: Sheet Music Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109) | 4.6 (1,483) | Free | Music | | [Music Reader -Sheet Music Note](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446) | 4.5 (188) | Free | Music | | [Sheet Music Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-scanner/id884984324) | 4.5 (6,365) | Free | Music | | [Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149) | 4.6 (6,736) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Klangio GmbH - [Sing2Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing2notes/id1588721118) - [Piano2Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano2notes/id1589420929) - [Guitar2Tabs - Transcribe Riffs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar2tabs-transcribe-riffs/id1589660528) - [Drum2Notes - Transcribe Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum2notes-transcribe-drums/id6717586517) - [Violin2Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin2notes/id6759551499) All apps by Klangio GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120 ## Related topics [melody scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/melody-scanner) · [klangio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/klangio) · [transcriber song](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/transcriber-song) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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