Comparison

Henle Library vs Basic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Henle Library

Access high-quality digital Urtext editions of classical music scores on your tablet. Practice, rehearse, and perform with a range of interactive features designed for musicians of all levels. Enjoy annotations, metronome, playback, and more.

Highlights
  • Digital Urtext editions
  • Customizable score purchases
  • Print and export PDFs
  • Score modification and annotations
  • Metronome and recording
  • Part and score switching
  • Explanatory notes access
Features
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“With the Henle Library app a new era begins for classical musicians.” Daniel Hope An indispensable app for professional musicians, amateurs, students and teachers. The Henle Library app delivers G. Henle Publishers’ reliable Urtext editions straight to your tablet. You can practise, rehearse and make music – whenever and wherever you like. And you can enjoy the many unique features of Henle’s digital scores.  Features: - Filter Henle Urtext according to your individual needs and purchase as required (individual part, single movement, bundles etc.) - Free version available for music students (licences for music colleges) - Print, export PDFs, share - Modify the score to suit your needs - Superimpose alternative professional fingerings (or choose “No fingerings”) - Unlimited possibilities for your own annotations - Easily switch between the part and the score at exactly the same measure - Open explanatory notes (footnotes, Critical Report etc.) at the appropriate place in the score - Record and play back your own recordings - Use the integrated metronome - Navigate extremely rapidly - Create and use playlists Do you like our app? Please consider writing a review. Thank you!

About

Basic

Features
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这是一款为音乐人量身打造的三合一练习APP,集节拍器、鼓打击板与倒计时器于一体,全面服务于您的日常创作与练习。当您需要稳定节奏时,节拍器以精准而持续的打点,成为您演奏中可靠的节奏基准;当灵感跃动时,鼓打击板让您自由触发多样节奏,轻松捕捉即兴中生动的律动火花;而在需要专注突破时,倒计时器通过合理的练习间歇,帮助您高效规划时间、保持持久专注。无论处于音乐准备的哪个阶段,它都是您身边的实用伙伴,让练习更投入,让创作更自由。 This is a 3-in-1 practice APP specifically designed for musicians, integrating a Hi-Hat Metronome, a Drum-Pad, and a Countdown Timer. It provides comprehensive support for your daily creation and practice. When you need a stable rhythm, the metronome, with its precise and continuous beats, becomes a reliable rhythm reference in your performance; when inspiration strikes, the Drum Pad allows you to freely trigger various rhythms and easily capture the lively rhythm sparks in improvisation; and when you need to focus on breakthroughs, the countdown timer helps you efficiently plan your time and maintain sustained concentration. No matter at which stage of music preparation you are, it is your practical companion by your side, making practice more engaged and allowing for freer creation.

Screenshots

Henle Library4 screens
Basic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Henle Library at Free against Basic's $0.99. Henle Library also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Henle Library is free to download; Basic costs $0.99 up front. Henle Library sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Henle Library versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHenle LibraryBasic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.9 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuenter Henle Verlag逸 屠

Bugs and requests

Henle Library

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Annotations deleted after app updates or restarts
  • Eraser function fails to remove marks consistently
  • Marks don't record when crossing between staff lines
  • App crashes when opening purchased scores
  • Purchased scores disappear from library
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  • Blank pages appear when turning pages
  • App freezes during export to PDF
  • Infinite loading screen in online store
  • Confirmation emails for credit purchases don't arrive
  • App takes 40+ seconds to start
  • Scores don't load immediately after purchase
  • Annotation dots appear randomly when lifting pen
  • Fingering annotations shrink in upper ledger lines
  • Score skips to random pages during performance
  • Export PDF quality is low resolution and fuzzy
  • Annotation layer prevents writing in certain areas
  • Zoom function jumps back to start of page
  • Eraser requires tapping far from annotation to delete
  • Palm rejection fails with Apple Pencil
  • Print layout produces single-line pages for multi-movement pieces

Requested features

20 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality for annotations
  • Ability to print entire multi-movement pieces together
  • Half-page turning option for performers
  • Playlist or collection grouping system
  • Individual score parts (not just full scores)
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  • Better annotation layer management
  • Improved Apple Pencil support and sensitivity
  • Customizable eraser behavior
  • Page turn animation or visual cues
  • Ability to hide specific staves or parts
  • Microphone-activated page turning commands
  • Difficulty ratings visible before purchase
  • Digital-physical score bundling/discounts
  • Better search and filtering in store
  • Support for foot pedal page turners
  • Ability to import scores from other sources
  • Multiple annotation layers with visibility toggle
  • Customizable metronome settings
  • Landscape orientation improvements
  • Persistent user settings and preferences

Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Henle Library

One-time8
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 22 Credits$1.99
  • 55 Credits2 variants$5.99
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  • 100 Credits2 variants$9.99
  • 200 Credits2 variants$19.99
  • 300 Credits$29.99
  • 500 Credits$49.99
  • 1000 Credits$79.99
None

Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Henle Library free?
Henle Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic free?
Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Henle Library or Basic have ads?
Neither Henle Library nor Basic shows ads.

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