Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs and have it played back. Adjust instruments, tempo, and transposition. Export your scores as MusicXML and MIDI for further editing.
Summarized from real user reviews of PlayScore 2. Based on 4.5K reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.
3.66
March 20, 2026
Long-range looping Accuracy improvements Better playback sound
MoreMultiple pages, PDF scores and MusicXML
4 issues
Crashes and freezes when scanning/importing
Playback issues with timing and note accuracy
5 requests
Ability to import PDFs and multiple pages
Improved support for transposition and clef changes
PlayScore 2 allows you to scan sheet music from photos or PDF files and then play it back. It displays the notation as it plays, scrolling measure by measure. You can also adjust various playback settings like tempo, instrument, and transposition.
Key features include scanning music from images and PDFs, measure-by-measure playback with scrolling notation, adjustable volume, instrument, and transposition for each staff, a smart metronome, and the ability to export scores as MusicXML and MIDI files.
The app offers a free tier that allows you to play and interact with any PlayScore Playable Score, play pages of music from photos, and create single-page playable documents. For more advanced features like multi-page score creation and export, there are optional Productivity and Professional subscriptions available on a 1-month or 12-month basis.
PlayScore 2 is available for iOS devices, as indicated by the mention of iTunes Account for payments and subscriptions. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed in the provided description but is generally expected to be on recent versions.
Musicians can use it to learn new pieces by having the music played back and following along. Ensembles can create 'Playable Score' documents, allowing each member to listen to their part individually or with the full arrangement, aiding in practice and rehearsal.
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