# Stand Partner — The music stand that listens

> Music performance analysis and digital sheet music reader. (iPhone/iPad app by Ian Karoly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-partner/id6809005624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ian Karoly](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809005626)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-partner/id6809005624/reviews.md

## What is Stand Partner?

Record a take on any instrument, or sing one, and the app draws it out note by note: the pitch of each one, how far it sat from centre, and where the pulse pushed or dragged. And the Score tab is a music stand: put your part on it and read it full screen, mark it up, and play from it.

WHAT IS IN IT

• Tuner: a fast, steady chromatic tuner for any instrument or voice, with the A adjustable from 400 to 450 Hz.
• Record: a count-in, a take, and a review of every note in it. Takes are kept the moment they finish.
• Score: photograph your part, or import a PDF or MusicXML, and read it full screen. Turn pages with a tap, a swipe or a pedal, half a page at a time if you like, or let them turn by themselves; lock the page for a performance. Annotate with a pencil or a finger — nibs, widths, colours, lasso, undo — and transpose an engraved part to any key. Record a take without leaving the page.
• Coach: what has improved since the last take, and what has not.
• Metronome: subdivisions, accents, tempo ramps.
• Library: every take and every score, in folders and setlists.

FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT

Strings, winds, brass, voice, piano: if it plays a pitch, Stand Partner can hear it. Choose your instrument once and the tuner, the ranges and the review fit it.

NOTHING LEAVES YOUR DEVICE

There is no account, no server, and no analytics. Recordings, photographs of your music and everything the app works out from them are stored on this device only. After the app has loaded it makes no network requests at all. The app is open source, so that claim can be checked.

## Key features

- Note-by-note performance analysis
- Digital music stand
- Chromatic tuner
- Recording and review
- Score annotation and transposition
- Metronome with subdivisions
- Library for takes and scores


## Frequently asked questions about Stand Partner

### What instruments can Stand Partner analyze?

Stand Partner can hear and analyze any instrument or voice that plays a pitch, including strings, winds, brass, piano, and vocals. Users can select their instrument to optimize tuner and analysis ranges.

### Can I use Stand Partner offline?

Yes, Stand Partner is designed for offline use. Once loaded, it makes no network requests and all recordings and data are stored locally on your device.

### How does Stand Partner help with practice improvement?

The 'Coach' feature in Stand Partner highlights what has improved and what has not since your last recorded take, providing specific feedback for targeted practice.

### What are the annotation features for sheet music?

You can annotate your sheet music using a pencil or finger with various nibs, widths, and colors. Features like lasso and undo are available, and you can transpose engraved parts to any key.

### Does Stand Partner have ads?

No, Stand Partner is ad-free. The app is open source and prioritizes user privacy with no servers or analytics, meaning no advertisements are present.

### How often is Stand Partner updated?

Stand Partner was last updated on 2026-09-13 with version 1.0. As an open-source application, updates are community-driven and can vary in frequency.

### What devices is Stand Partner compatible with?

Stand Partner is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Can I share my recordings or scores from Stand Partner?

The app emphasizes privacy by keeping all data on your device and making no network requests. Therefore, direct sharing features are not available within the app itself.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-10-02

A new look for your scores
• Scores open in a cleaner reader with tabs, and PDF pages stay sharp as you turn them.
• Page turns are more reliable, and the side rail responds to your finger.
• Send a score as a PDF straight to the share sheet.
• The score's title no longer overlaps the app name or the count-in.

A steadier tuner
• The tuner locks onto the note you're playing instead of flickering between readings.
• It now reads singing correctly, without jumping sharp or an octave down on breathy notes.
• The needle moves smoothly and follows a voice or instrument as it changes pitch.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-13

No release notes.

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