# Notation Pad Pro - Sheet Music — Lyrics Writer for Music Score

> Sheet music notation, composition, editing, and playback app with lyric writing. (iPhone/iPad app by 嵩 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-pro-sheet-music/id1163705635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $149.00
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 165 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2016-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-pro-sheet-music/id1163705635/reviews.md

## What is Notation Pad Pro?

A great sheet music notation app on iOS. For any music lover, Notation Pad gives you the ability to read, compose, edit, playback scores and write lyrics. With it you can be a talented composer and great musician anywhere. As long as you have a little knowledge of sheet music, you can write music composition simply by touch and move. You could use it as your songbook or scoresheet. It is also designed for a beginner who wants to learn music score, music notes and tablature. It can handle ensemble, choir or symphony score, also it supports for a single track piano score. With the help of it you could easily record the flashes of inspiration wherever they strike. Are you ready to compose music in a simple way?

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Features:
-Export/Import the industry-popular MusicXML file format, allowing for exchanging sheet music with other software (Finale, Sibelius, Encore, MuseScore, etc). 
-Export MIDI file.
-Export PNG image and PDF document.
-High quality sound for playback.
-Support editing up to 8 staff at the same time.
-Support over 100 kinds of musical instrument. Piano, organ, guitar, violin, sax, flute, brass, bass, etc.
-Support multi-voice.
-A great lyric app.

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Supported notation:
*A variety of music note types, from whole note to 128th note and dotted note
*Chord, staff, track
*Treble, alto and bass clef
*Edit lyrics
*A variety of time signatures
*All standard key signatures 
*Adjustable tempo
*All accidentals (sharps, flats, double sharps, double flats, and naturals)
*Tie, slur, and tuplet
*Many types of ornament
*A wide range of dynamics

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- Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

## Key features

- Compose and edit sheet music
- Write and integrate lyrics
- Playback scores with high-quality sound
- Export to MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, and PDF
- Support for up to 8 staves
- Over 100 musical instruments
- Multi-voice support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-pro-sheet-music/id1163705635/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Full version bought but no updates in these yrs.

*2025-01-08, version 1.9.1*

No more update? No more improvement? 
Chords:  cannot input E/C, B/G etc.
Verse: cannot rearrange the place shown, sometimes it’s covered by the lower notes. Also, cannot set the font size, actually, the font size is quite small. And, cannot add verse 2. 
Hope the developer can still make the app much more better. iOS is 17 now, the last update of this app is three years ago!!!

### 3/5 — No me convence del todo

*2024-11-29, version 1.9.1*

Me gustaría que se pudiera escribir con el Apple Pencil como en una partitura normal

### 4/5 — Good but Very Expensive

*2024-07-04, version 1.9.1*

I have loved this app for more than 5 years now. I paid only $15 for it and it is now $150. That is a little outrageous if you ask me, especially considering it’s limited features. All in all a great app that I love to use, but can’t recommend it to anyone because who in their right mind would pay that much.

### 5/5 — It’s ok

*2024-06-12, version 1.9.1*

It’s not bad

### 1/5 — Too costly and too many apps required

*2024-05-14, version 1.9.1*

I am very disappointed in the limited functions of the package I have (4 apps) because I paid over $100 for them and still there are more apps to complete the projects I want to complete. Way too costly for me.

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2024-02-08, version 1.9.1*

I use this just for fun although there are some rhythmical errors I still enjoy this app

### 5/5 — Problemas sérios ao adicionar triplets

*2024-01-05*

Quando vou adicionar triplets (quiálteras ou tercinas) estou tendo problemas... principalmente quando o compasso está quase cheio... exemplo. Se o compasso é quaternário, já preenchi 3 tempos e necessito adicionar um triplet no 4º tempo, se torna impossível por conta da interface do aplicativo. Por favor resolvam isso o mais rápido possível, pois comprei o aplicativo e está muito a quem do que eu esperava...

### 1/5 — 자동결제에 되는게 없는앱

*2023-12-18*

절대 구입하지마세요. 작동법이 너무 어려운데 제대로 마음대로 되는 버튼이없고 결국 비용만 날리고 사용한게 없어요. 환불 부탁드립니다.

### 3/5 — 不能開啟其他檔案編輯？

*2023-12-05, version 1.9.1*

有點不方便

### 3/5 — Okay but…

*2023-11-18, version 1.9.1*

I’ve been using this app for a while now, and it has all the basic features needed for the notation of simpler songs/pieces. But it needs some more features, including but not limited to quintuplets/sextuplets, sound on trills not sounding like a jackhammer, and having more than only quarter-note-equals BPMs. It crashes sometimes, and it always says whenever I open it that there is a “new update available” when there doesn’t seem to be one. Overall, a user-friendly app that needs some fine-tuning.

## Frequently asked questions about Notation Pad Pro

### What does Notation Pad Pro do?

Notation Pad Pro is a sheet music notation app that allows users to read, compose, edit, and playback musical scores. It also includes functionality for writing lyrics alongside the music, making it a comprehensive tool for music creation.

### What are the key features of this music notation app?

Key features include the ability to compose and edit sheet music with a wide range of notation elements, write lyrics, playback scores with high-quality sound, export to industry-standard formats like MusicXML and MIDI, and support for up to 8 staves and over 100 musical instruments.

### How much does Notation Pad Pro cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for any music lover, from beginners who want to learn music score and notes to talented composers and great musicians. It can be used as a songbook or scoresheet and handles various score types, including ensemble, choir, symphony, and single-track piano.

### Can I share my compositions with other music software?

Yes, the app supports exporting to the industry-popular MusicXML file format. This allows for seamless exchange of sheet music with other professional music software such as Finale, Sibelius, Encore, and MuseScore.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.6 — 2025-08-21

- Now support importing files from Files.app
- Support flipping page with page indicator
- Fixed bugs

### 1.9.1 — 2021-10-08

- Fixed issues on ProMotion display with iPhone13 Pro & Max
- Fixed bugs on iOS 15

### 1.8.9 — 2021-06-01

- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.8.8 — 2021-05-05

- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.8.7 — 2021-04-07

- Optimized display on iPad with split view
- Various bug fixes and improvements

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