Sibelius

Sibelius

Music Notation and Scoring App

1.8K ratings
591 reviews
Free
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Released
July 29, 2021
Updated
September 29, 2026

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Professional music notation software is now available on mobile devices. Create, edit, and hear your compositions anywhere with a full suite of tools optimized for touch and stylus input. Seamlessly sync across platforms and access different feature tiers to suit your needs.

✓Professional music notation
✓Cross-platform synchronization
✓High-quality sample library
✓Apple Pencil and touch optimization
✓Innovative note entry
✓Command Search functionality
✓Scalable subscription tiers
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What's New in Sibelius

2026.9

September 29, 2026

What's new in Sibelius 2026.9 - A whole new level of customizability for ties and tremolos - Improved cross-staff voice positioning - Support for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

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User reviews

Good but…

The controls are quite strange for mobile and I have no clue why I’d want to change the stem length on a note. I see the potential but when there are other programs that are similar but better and for cheaper, I’m not sure why I’d choose this. Still, good app and it is a lot better than some other programs that have used but still a way to go if it wants to be even better. Hope my feedback is taken to heart and used to help improve this application
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crash and crash

it would be amazing if it didn’t constantly crash and you lose all your work unless you save constantly as you work, also it was being really buggy, copy and paste stops working, stuff like that, id love to find something similar didn’t crash constantly, i can compose in a daw but id just like something simple with just the basics to write an idea down
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Terrível

Mancha o nome do Sibelius

Annoying

Adds notes when it thinks I have miscounted, will not let me change it’s assumed rhythm, cannot select notes even using an Apple Pencil! Hated it on the Mac when I first used it in 2015, still hate it now on the iPad.

Does the job

A bit clunky on the ipad but fine once you get in a grove. I’m always looking for the things that aren’t on the app version, but at least i know by now to ignore those problems until i can jump back on my desktop version. So, good for first drafts and sketches, but don’t anticipate polishing anything in the app.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Scores disappearing or not saving properly

Bug

Subscription issues and inability to log in

Bug

Crashes when performing basic actions

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iPad OS versions

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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to enlarge chord symbols

Feature

More time signature options

Feature

Support for MIDI input

Feature

Better Apple Pencil integration

Feature

Autosave and improved file management

Feature

Export options like MusicXML and PDF

Feature

Customizable shortcuts and toolbars

Feature

FAQ

What does Sibelius do?

Sibelius is a professional music notation and scoring application that allows users to create, edit, and hear their musical compositions. It provides a full suite of tools used by composers, orchestrators, and arrangers, optimized for mobile devices.

What are the key features of Sibelius on mobile?

Key features include professional notation tools, seamless cross-platform synchronization between mobile and desktop, a high-quality sample library to hear compositions, optimized touch and Apple Pencil input, innovative note entry methods, and a Command Search for quick access to functions.

How much does Sibelius cost?

Sibelius offers a tiered subscription model. There is a free introductory version, Sibelius First, and users can upgrade to more comprehensive versions like Sibelius Ultimate through subscription tiers to access additional notation capabilities and instrument parts.

What devices is Sibelius compatible with?

Sibelius is available for iPad and iPhone, bringing professional music notation capabilities to Apple's mobile ecosystem. It also syncs seamlessly with desktop versions.

Who would benefit from using Sibelius?

This app is ideal for composers, orchestrators, arrangers, and music students who need to write, edit, or review musical scores on the go. Its portability and professional features make it suitable for both quick idea capture and full composition.