# ScanScore Capture

> Mobile sheet music scanner that syncs with desktop ScanScore for recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Lugert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscore-capture/id1439654747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Lugert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171020901)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.12/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 70 MB
- Released: 2018-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscore-capture/id1439654747/reviews.md

## What is ScanScore Capture?

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This app only works in combination with the desktop applicaiton ScanScore*.
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ScanScore Capture ideally complements the desktop applications ScanScore and FORTE Premium.
It turns your mobile device into a sheet music scanner! Simply take a photo of your score and it will be automatically transfered to the desktop version of ScanScore. There you can start the recognition process and export it to MusicXML file or directly into the music notation program FORTE.

## Key features

- Sheet music scanning
- Mobile to desktop transfer
- MusicXML export
- FORTE integration
- Score recognition (desktop)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscore-capture/id1439654747/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work on iOS 17

*2024-07-17*

It would seem that you should be worned before buying the product that the mobile app is out of date. I’m able to scan, but then get a laundry list of error messages when trying to upload. I would’ve had second thoughts about buying the program if I knew that the app didn’t work.

### 1/5 — Absolute bobbins

*2023-10-04*

I have wasted so much money on this and the desktop version. Shockingly bad - honestly don’t bother. Save your money.

### 1/5 — The qr reader doesn’t work.

*2023-08-05*

The qr reader doesn’t work. This means that it isn’t possible to connect the phone app to the computer software. I will just import pdfs.

### 1/5 — Could not get it to work

*2023-07-10*

My computer would not reconize any of the things I scanned from my phone

### 1/5 — Save your money

*2022-04-09*

Camera ‘scan’ ads unwanted space around the score, effectively reducing the resolution. The smallest speck on the page will throw off the interpretation of the music. Syncing with multiple hosts is a pain.  Don’t buy this app and don’t buy the parent software; it’s unusable and I spent more time trying to fathom its weirdnesses and correcting its mistakes than I would have done just writing out the score by hand in a DAW. And the music I was attempting to scan was quite clear.  I never write bad reviews but this irritated me so much I felt compelled

### 1/5 — Good idea, but...

*2021-06-09*

My trial version kept crashing. I tried numerous things which didn’t help and I reported it to the developer with screenshots and copies of sheet music that I was trying to edit. I have received a whole bunch of automated replies, not addressing my problem. I also receive many annoying ads saying “we know you LOVE ScanScore!” Needless to say, no, I don’t love it. You wasted my time, but luckily, not my money.

### 1/5 — This app does not work well.

*2021-03-10, version 1.17*

There is no way to import the PDF. I have the PDF sitting on the same computer. Why would I want to print it to scan it? It's just dump.

### 1/5 — This software doesn’t work

*2021-01-17*

I tried a trial of this software and I might as well manually type it all in myself with easier software to use like MuseScore. The conversions of the scans only capture about one quarter of the right notes and the rest is gibberish. What a waste of my time.

## Frequently asked questions about ScanScore Capture

### Does ScanScore Capture work on its own?

No, ScanScore Capture requires the desktop application ScanScore or FORTE Premium to function. It acts as a mobile scanner that transfers images to the desktop software for processing.

### What devices does ScanScore Capture support?

ScanScore Capture is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to work with Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is ScanScore Capture updated?

The latest version, 1.22, was released on June 29, 2023. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for ScanScore Capture?

ScanScore Capture has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can I export recognized scores to other music notation programs?

Yes, after recognition on the desktop version of ScanScore, scores can be exported as MusicXML files. This format is widely compatible with many music notation programs.

### What is the user rating for ScanScore Capture?

ScanScore Capture has an average rating of 2.1 stars from 26 ratings. User feedback indicates areas for potential improvement.

### Does ScanScore Capture have ads?

No, ScanScore Capture does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruptions from ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.22 — 2023-06-29

Removed Black/White filter, filtering will be done on the desktop version.

### 1.21 — 2023-04-18

Removed Black/White filter, filtering will be done on the desktop version.

### 1.20 — 2022-08-03

- Black/White filter
- Image cropping

### 1.18 — 2021-08-04

Update library licenses 02.08.2021

### 1.17 — 2020-08-18

Zoom when cropping borders of picture.

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## More apps by Sebastian Lugert

- [FORTE Scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forte-scan/id1171020902)
- [FORTE Score Creator & Composer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forte-score-creator-and-composer/id1298519184)
- [ScanScore Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscore-scanner/id6738876700)

All apps by Sebastian Lugert: https://appshunter.io/developer/1171020901

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