# Music Book — Music Reader / Organizer

> Sheet music reader and organizer for musicians with practice and performance tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Stoddard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-book/id409393773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Stoddard](https://appshunter.io/developer/291830441)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-book/id409393773/reviews.md

## What is Music Book?

Music Book allows you to organize your sheet music into specific groups suitable for arrangements, libraries, set lists, and anything else needed for practice and performances.  The interface is designed to get you to the music you need very quickly.  Do you play in more than one band?  Music Book lets you keep all the music for each group seperate in different Volumes.  When you are ready for a gig, a Performance List lets you keep the Pieces you will play in the order you will play them.  So that the next Piece is simply a page turn away.
Music Book has additional features such as automatic page turning, integration with bluetooth foot pedals, chromatic and audible tuners, a metronome, page cropping, non desctructive page markup and annotations, export music, backup your database, and sharing your arrangements, volumes, and performances with others. 

Music Book is not a repository of sheet music.  It works with your music.  It only uses music you have rights to.  Music Book does not require a subscription, monthly fees, or any other additional expenses.  It gets you ready for performances, helps you durng a performance, and won't break your bank doing it.  

Find Music Quickly
Highly intuitive interface lets you find the music your about to play quickly.

Practice and Perform
Set up practice lists and performance sets so you always know what comes next

Zoom, Pan, Rotate
Each page adjusts to your needs, letting you zoom, pan or rotate to make it easier to read.  

Post to Calendars
When a perofrmance date has been set, post it to your public calendar directly from Music Book.

Auto Page Turn
Set or record the duration of an arragement and have Music Book turn the pages for you

Search
Look for a Performance or a Piece by typing in its name.

Tuners, Metronome
Integrated chromatic and audible tuners, and a digital metronome accurate to 300 bpm

Crop
Change the boundaries of a Page non-destructively.

## Key features

- Organize sheet music into groups
- Create performance setlists
- Automatic page turning
- Integrated tuner and metronome
- Page cropping and annotations
- Export and share arrangements

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-book/id409393773/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Version 3.1.0 is GLITCHY!

*2020-01-18, version 3.4.0*

I’ve been using Music Book for 6 or more years now, and I loved it until the 3 version numbers. And when I had trouble, the developer was extremely helpful in assisting.  However, the 3.1.0 update is the worst yet and has made me turn to other apps for organizing my 1,000 plus songs (even with all the work that setting them up entails). The menus in Music Book have such a small, light font that they were barely readable anyway, but now they have annoying colored backgrounds which makes it almost impossible to read the song titles.  I can no longer import songs via my email. Many of the options for import/export are gone.  I can no longer edit my annotations, and they disappear up in the corner of the screen instead of staying where I place them.  Please FIX!  Bring back the simple effectiveness of your earlier versions.

### 1/5 — This app is dead

*2019-06-09, version 3.1.0*

The app crashes, won’t import, and the support link doesn’t exist. Apple should remove this from the App Store. You get nothing for your money.

### 1/5 — Constantly crashes

*2015-11-04, version 2.2.1*

It constantly crashes when you try and open it.  I have not even been able to open it to see what it looks like.  A waste of money.  I think you should either refund my money. Or get this app to work.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2013-01-07, version 2.1.3*

This app worked for me until the last update. Now it crashes and will not run at all. I've lost all the music I had in it.

### 3/5 — Fix

*2012-01-02, version 2.0*

This app has glitches, and it takes some getting used to. It has tremendous potential. I love the idea.

### 5/5 — GREAT APP

*2011-04-21, version 1.6*

The programmer has now fixed all of the bugs and added some great enhancements to this new release.  This App now does everything I need to perform live on stage with confidence that I will be able to see all of the music and lyrics when I need them.  thanks for your attention to detail!

### 5/5 — Better than Music Pad Pro

*2010-12-31, version 1.1*

I have used a Music Pad for over 8 years and this app does a better job and is easier to use. Not to mention the IPad weighs half is much and is 10 times more versatile.

I especially like being able to organize my music into categories.
The only thing would wish for is to be able to view music in landscape mode and eventually a Bluetooth foot pedal to turn pages.

## Frequently asked questions about Music Book

### What is Music Book?

Music Book is an application designed to help musicians organize their sheet music into custom groups, create performance setlists, and access their music quickly for practice and gigs. It works with your existing music files.

### Does Music Book require a subscription?

No, Music Book does not require a subscription, monthly fees, or any other additional expenses. It is a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### Can Music Book help me during a performance?

Yes, Music Book can help during performances by allowing you to create ordered performance lists, enabling automatic page turns based on duration, and providing quick access to the next piece of music.

### What practice tools are included in Music Book?

Music Book includes a chromatic and audible tuner, a metronome accurate to 300 bpm, and the ability to zoom, pan, and rotate pages for easier reading during practice sessions.

### Can I edit or annotate my sheet music in Music Book?

Yes, Music Book allows for non-destructive page markup and annotations, letting you add notes or highlights to your sheet music without altering the original file.

### What devices is Music Book compatible with?

Music Book is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was last updated on April 23, 2021, with version 3.4.2.

### Can I share my music arrangements with others using Music Book?

Yes, Music Book allows you to share your arrangements, volumes, and performances with other users. You can also export your music files.

### What is the user rating for Music Book?

Music Book has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 1 rating. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.4.2 — 2021-04-23

Music Book now uses the File App document browser to allow Imports from iCloud, Dropbox, One Drive Box or anywhere you have connected files.  

Updated Documentation.

Fixed issue with Annotations.  Annotations now have standardized input.

Fixed issue with Markup.  Markup now works correctly in IOS 14.

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