# Music Reader -Sheet Music Note — Smart Music Score Player

> Sheet music reader, player, and annotation tool for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by 嵩 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 188 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2020-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews.md

## What is Music Reader?

Music Reader provides all you need about sheet music. You could view, learn, listen, mark and play music notes and notations as you want. it is your portable songbook and a powerful sheet music reader & player. A easy-to-use painting system for you to draw any marks on sheets. From classic to popular, from rock to country, from piano to symphony, all kinds of music played well in Music Reader.

*Compatible with dark mode
*Supports importing MusicXML(.xml) and NotationPad(.ecz) file

PRO ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION
- No Ads
- Transposition
- Change instrument for parts
- Support layers for painting marks
- The subscription price is $4.99/monthly, $14.99/yearly
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable
- Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/sheetmusicplus/terms_service.html

## Key features

- View and play sheet music
- Mark and annotate scores
- Import MusicXML and NotationPad files
- Supports dark mode
- Transposition (PRO)
- Change instrument parts (PRO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My mom

*2026-05-03, version 1.1.0*

Periodic Tb;e

### 5/5 — I like it so much 🤗

*2025-08-04, version 1.1.0*

I like so much I can’t believe it

### 3/5 — 咋上传？

*2025-07-18*

我用pro咋上传！！！！！！！！

### 5/5 — 太喜欢了

*2025-07-03*

热门歌曲直接搜一般还不会卡就连自己也能创作乐曲🎵用这样的条件兑换一小钱那是根本不在话下！！！！！！！！

### 1/5 — False Advertising

*2025-02-26*

Bought pro because it says you can upload pictures of scores and it will play it back. After paying for the subscription it doesn’t make a difference

### 4/5 — 多

*2025-01-24*

广告多

### 1/5 — Don’t download

*2025-01-02, version 1.1.0*

Terrible app. Waste of time and does not do what it is advertised to do.

### 5/5 — Magique et intelligent

*2024-06-08*

Indispensable au développement de l’interprétation De n’importe quelle partition 
Pour tous y compris et surtout pour les pianistes débutants

### 1/5 — Can’t play my PDF scores

*2024-05-04*

App claims to be a sheet music ‘player’ but it can’t play PDF scores I own, or from free music sites like IMSLP.  It can play specially prepared music from one source.  It can also play MusicXML, but it can’t play sheet music in general.  This is a big limitation which is not even mentioned in the description.

### 5/5 — question

*2024-04-07, version 1.1.0*

how do i be a composer??? I have an acc on notation pad pro, but how do i log in?

## Frequently asked questions about Music Reader

### What does Music Reader do?

Music Reader is a comprehensive application for sheet music. It allows you to view, learn, listen to, mark, and play musical notes and notations. It functions as a portable songbook and a powerful sheet music reader and player.

### What are the key features of Music Reader?

Key features include viewing and playing sheet music, marking and annotating scores with an easy-to-use painting system, and importing MusicXML and NotationPad files. It also supports dark mode and offers PRO features like transposition and changing instrument parts.

### How much does Music Reader cost?

The app offers a freemium model. A PRO ACCESS subscription is available for $4.99 monthly or $14.99 yearly, which removes ads and unlocks additional features. Payment is handled through your iTunes Account.

### What file formats does Music Reader support?

Music Reader supports importing MusicXML (.xml) and NotationPad (.ecz) file formats. This allows you to bring your existing sheet music into the application for viewing and editing.

### Who is Music Reader for?

This app is designed for musicians of all levels, including students and professionals, who need a convenient way to access, read, practice, and annotate sheet music across various genres and instruments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2024-03-25

- Much smoother when rotating screen
- Keyboard sound could follow the instrument
- Share images & midi
- Fixed bugs

### 1.0.9 — 2022-10-15

- Optimized UI on iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Background playback is now supported

### 1.0.8 — 2022-01-15

- Optimized UI for iOS15.
- Fixed bugs.

### 1.0.7 — 2021-05-19

- Fixed some display issues

### 1.0.6 — 2020-09-06

Various bug fixes and improvements

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## More apps by 嵩 张

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- [Notation Scanner - Sheet Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-scanner-sheet-music/id1260311003)

All apps by 嵩 张: https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941

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