$39.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 27, 2013
  • June 27, 2017

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Compose and edit music notation using handwritten input. This app recognizes a wide range of musical symbols, allowing for creation of scores for various ensembles. Export your work in multiple formats or share it via email.

Handwritten music recognition
Compose for solo instruments and ensembles
Edit and playback scores
Export as PDF, MusicXML, MIDI
Import MusicXML files
Dropbox synchronization
PhotoScore Add-In for printed music
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What's New in NotateMe

4.1.1.0

June 27, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Replaced Dropbox Sync with improved Import and Export functionality. - Import from Photos (for PhotoScore) and NotateMe and MusicXML files from iCloud and other apps & cloud services. - Export to iCloud and other apps & cloud services. Voice allocation improvements, particularly for 3 and 4 voices. Other parsing improvements. Hold down play button in editing mode to toggle between playing back all instruments and just the current instrument. Mute button fix. UI tweaks. Bug fixes.

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In-App Purchases

$29.99

NotateMe PhotoScore IAP

Converts photos of sheet music taken with your device's camera into editable & playable music notation.

User reviews

Vetusware

Lots of problems with importing photos, crash when accessing the camera, The program belongs to the Vetusware category.

Hard to use, good recognition if…

I’ve tried to enter music with it and all sorts of bizarre symbols pop up, so I’m pretty much given up on that, especially considering that it doesn’t have any pop-up help or any way to really figure out how to make it work. The YouTube video I went to visit was about another app on the desktop.

When I try to take a photograph inside the app it crashes, but if I process a photograph, it’s already been taken through the camera application, it does a great job of recognizing the music—it’s worth it for that, but I’m disappointed that I can’t actually write music with it.
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Does not work

This app is very frustrating! It makes too many basic errors to make it usable. For example, it confuses flats with naturals makes many mistakes with leger lines. It is designed to get used to your handwriting style, and even after the learning phase, it takes too long to do even the simplest task.

Does not work as advertised

Buyer beware! Do NOT buy the in-app Photoscore feature! The app is quite difficult to use, and the Photoscore feature crashes every time I try to open it on iPhone. And I only tried to open on iPhone because it was scanning an illegible blur on iPad, and I thought the iPhone camera might do a better job taking a photo of my page of sheet music. The Photoscore pictures are illegible. Ultimately, I was not successful importing sheet music using Photoscore. It seems impossible to get a refund for a feature that doesn’t work and crashes. Disappointing. I completely regret taking a chance on this app. For the price, I expected things to work.
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The program is designed inconveniently

I thought for a long time about whether to buy and I still bought it, used it, very much regretted it. The program is not suitable for comfortable use. Do not buy

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Photoscore feature crashes frequently

Bug

Notes and rests sometimes get misplaced or lost

Bug

Inconsistent recognition of handwritten input

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to import and export MusicXML files

Feature

More customization options for layout and formatting

Feature

Support for additional articulations and notation symbols

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Improved palm rejection and stylus compatibility

Feature

Transposition and chord symbol features

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FAQ

What does NotateMe do?

NotateMe is a music composition and notation application that allows users to write music using handwritten input. It features advanced recognition of musical symbols, enabling the creation of scores for various instruments and ensembles. Users can also edit, playback, and export their compositions in multiple formats.

What are the key features of NotateMe?

Key features include accurate handwritten music recognition, the ability to compose for solo instruments and full orchestras, instant playback and editing, and export options for PDF, MusicXML, and MIDI files. It also offers Dropbox synchronization and an optional PhotoScore Add-In to digitize printed sheet music.

How much does NotateMe cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, there is an optional 'PhotoScore Add-In' available as an in-app purchase, which allows users to scan and edit printed sheet music.

What devices are compatible with NotateMe?

The app is recommended for use on iPhone 5/s/c, iPad (3rd gen onwards), iPad mini (2nd gen onwards), and iPod Touch 5 onwards, with a minimum screen size of 4 inches. The PhotoScore Add-In requires a 5MP rear-facing camera and 1 GB of RAM, making it incompatible with older devices like iPad 2 or iPhone 4S.

What are common use cases for NotateMe?

Common use cases include composing music on the go, transcribing printed sheet music into a digital format, learning and teaching music notation, and collaborating with other musicians by sharing scores via email or other applications.