# TMC Tunes vs Sibelius

The clearest difference is rating: Sibelius at 4.2 against TMC Tunes's 2.5. Sibelius also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 10). TMC Tunes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sibelius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TMC Tunes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sibelius holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius has 1.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TMC Tunes's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sibelius's.

TMC Tunes ships an update every 3 weeks, Sibelius every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TMC Tunes | Sibelius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmc-tunes/id1004960323/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Music Class](https://appshunter.io/developer/843286076) | [Avid®](https://appshunter.io/developer/436394595) |

## What reviewers say

### TMC Tunes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmc-tunes/id1004960323)

This app provides registered users with access to music content specifically for students enrolled in The Music Class curriculum. It is available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

**Highlights:** Music access for registered users, Companion tool for The Music Class, Available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sibelius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259)

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.

**Highlights:** Professional music notation, Cross-platform synchronization, High-quality sample library, Apple Pencil and touch optimization, Innovative note entry, Command Search functionality, Scalable subscription tiers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sibelius Artist for iOS | $5.99 | per month |
| Sibelius Ultimate for iOS | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Useful for composing on the go
- 💡 Good for making quick edits to existing scores
- 🎨 Stylish and professional-looking app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version and accessing features
- 💰 Subscription service is very expensive
- 🔇 Limited sound library and poor playback quality
- 📁 Unreliable saving and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing or not saving properly
- Subscription issues and inability to log in
- Crashes when performing basic actions
- Compatibility problems with newer iPad OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge chord symbols
- More time signature options
- Support for MIDI input
- Better Apple Pencil integration
- Autosave and improved file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TMC Tunes free?

TMC Tunes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sibelius free?

Sibelius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TMC Tunes or Sibelius?

Sibelius is rated higher. TMC Tunes averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sibelius averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do TMC Tunes or Sibelius have ads?

Neither TMC Tunes nor Sibelius shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TMC Tunes or Sibelius?

TMC Tunes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sibelius every 2 months. Most recently, TMC Tunes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sibelius on November 11, 2026.

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