Comparison

What’s My Note? vs MusicReader

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

Head to head
About

What’s My Note?

Hear the pitches in your sheet music by touching notes in an image. Ideal for vocalists who struggle with reading music, this app allows you to learn and repeat individual notes and intervals from scanned or imported sheet music. It's designed specifically for vocal parts in choral and vocal ensembles.

Highlights
  • Scan sheet music with camera
  • Import JPG, PNG, or PDF
  • Touch notes to hear pitch
  • Repeat single notes and intervals
  • OCR feature for any device
Features
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An app for choral singers who don't read music well. Snap a photo or import JPG, PNG or PDF. Touch notes in the image to hear the pitch. Not for instrumental parts - see details below. Whether you sing in a choir, or a barbershop quartet, or other vocal group, What's My Note lets you hear and learn the pitches in your sheet music. You can repeat single notes or intervals as many times as you like. Use What's My Note? to read published choral music - the kind used by high school choruses, church choirs, musical theater, and barbershop quartets. If you are not sure that What's My Note? will read your music, e-mail us a photo, and we'll let you know. For a demo, please view the video on our website. (What's My Note DOES NOT play scores from start to finish, does not play more than one voice at a time, does not interpret rhythms, does not recognize or play piano or instrumental parts. Hand-written manuscripts and most forms of popular music probably won't work.) You can import PDFs and JPEGs, and use What's My Note's OCR feature on any device. To photograph music, What's My Note? requires an 8 megapixel camera, available on these models (or later): iPhone 4s, iPod Touch 6th Generation, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4.

About

MusicReader

Transform your devices into an electronic music stand with a complete sheet music solution. Manage, annotate, and access your scores offline or via cloud sync. Features include a metronome, recorder, and hands-free page turning.

Highlights
  • Offline music playback
  • Customizable music library
  • Versatile display options
  • In-app annotations
  • Hands-free page turning
  • Integrated music tools
  • Cross-device synchronization
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Transform your device(s) into an electronic sheet music stand. Start your free demo or 30-day trial today! MusicReader is the complete solution for your sheet music needs across all your compatible devices, such as tablets, laptops, phones, and desktop computers. The MusicReader platform offers a range of features designed especially for musicians, to help with preparation, rehearsals, and live performances. It's the perfect companion for soloists, ensemble members, and orchestra players alike. Key Features of the MusicReader App: # Organized Music Library: Easily sort, search, and organize your music collection. # Versatile Display Options: Choose between full, half, or dual-page views, or let the music scroll on screen. # Integrated Playlist: Arrange your pieces in the order you need for a concert or rehearsal. # Enhanced Page Turning: Turn half a page at a time, or scroll continuously. # Offline Capabilities: The App works fully offline with music stored on your device. (Exceptions: account-related functions and some file conversions require internet.) # In-App Annotations: Mark up your scores with pencil, marker, text, and symbols, or write directly with a digital pen or your finger. You can easily change the color and size of existing annotations. # Hands-Free Page Turning: Use foot pedals or the integrated automatic timer. # Personalized Interface: Show only the menu options you need. # Integrated Music Tools: A built-in music player, metronome, sound recorder, and more are at your fingertips. # Half-Page View: Displays notes larger, making reading easier for visually impaired musicians. # Inverted Colors: Shows white notes on a black background to reduce screen glare and help visually impaired musicians. MusicReader also offers a cloud account for seamless music management: # Cross-Device Synchronization: Keep the same sheet music on all your devices. # Easy Music Transfers: Upload and move sheet music effortlessly. # Secure Backups: Store your music safely in your account. # Music Sharing: Share sheet music with fellow musicians. # Diverse File Support: Import image, eBook, and audio files. # Direct Mailbox: Email files straight to your MusicReader account. # Cloud App: Use MusicReader in any browser. Try it all with our free demo or 30-day trial, then choose an affordable subscription plan. Check out our current offers and bundle deals on our website or within the App's Account Settings. Need help? Our support team is always here for you – just contact us through the App. We'd also love your feedback and suggestions to make MusicReader even better!

Screenshots

What’s My Note?1 screens
MusicReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MusicReader at Free against What’s My Note?'s $4.99. MusicReader also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 45%). What’s My Note?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (222 vs 8). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MusicReader is free to download; What’s My Note? costs $4.99 up front. MusicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. What’s My Note? asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MusicReader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What’s My Note? has 222 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of What’s My Note?'s written reviews are positive against 55% of MusicReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What’s My Note? ships an update every 4 months, MusicReader every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
What’s My Note? versus MusicReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat’s My Note?MusicReader
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (222 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB268 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWhat's My Note, Inc.Leoné MusicReader B.V.

Customer experience

What’s My Note?

All ratings218 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative51.0%

MusicReader

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

What’s My Note?

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Scores disappear after reloading
  • Scanning sheet music not working correctly
  • New update introduced bugs
  • Notes not being read accurately
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  • Scores being erased randomly
  • Camera not having enough pixels
  • App not playing notes automatically
  • Issues with notes not playing on new pages after turning

Requested features

9 requests
  • Import digital sheet music
  • Import PDF files
  • Easier and less time-consuming import process
  • Show note details (e.g., F, C, B flat) when holding a note
  • Ability to import PDFs from Dropbox/email
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  • Upload PDFs or images of sheet music
  • Annotate pages
  • Sync music across devices
  • Upload option for .pdf and .mus files

MusicReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

What’s My Note?

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MusicReader

One-time1
  • MRSync Subscription 1 Year$14.99

Questions

Is What’s My Note? free?
What’s My Note? costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MusicReader free?
MusicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, What’s My Note? or MusicReader?
MusicReader is rated higher. What’s My Note? averages 4.3 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while MusicReader averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do What’s My Note? or MusicReader have ads?
Neither What’s My Note? nor MusicReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, What’s My Note? or MusicReader?
What’s My Note? ships an update every 4 months, and MusicReader every 9 days. Most recently, What’s My Note? was updated on October 24, 2026 and MusicReader on October 24, 2026.

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