# MTI Player vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is rating: PlayScore 2 at 4.2 against MTI Player's 2.6. PlayScore 2 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 87). MTI Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MTI Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayScore 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MTI Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's.

MTI Player ships an update every 7 months, PlayScore 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTI Player | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mti-player/id1241407591/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **50.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 6 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Theatre International](https://appshunter.io/developer/470972351) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### MTI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mti-player/id1241407591)

This app allows users to play show scores using performance accompaniment recordings. It provides essential resources for musical theatre productions, offering immediate assistance for any emergencies during a show.

**Highlights:** Play show scores, Performance accompaniment recordings, Emergency production support, Proprietary playback technology

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayScore 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs and have it played back. Adjust instruments, tempo, and transposition. Export your scores as MusicXML and MIDI for further editing.

**Highlights:** Scan music from photos and PDFs, Playback with scrolling notation, Adjust volume, instrument, and transposition, Smart metronome with time signature recognition, Export as MusicXML and MIDI, Create 'Playable Score' documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayScore Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| PlayScore 2 Professional month | $6.99 | per month |
| PlayScore Productivity | $34.99 | per year |
| PlayScore 2 Professional year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning music
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎉 Impressive music recognition capabilities
- 💡 Helpful for practicing and isolating parts
- 🎨 Versatile playback options (tempo, instrument)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent note/rhythm recognition
- 🔢 Limitations on number of pages scanned
- 🔇 Issues with volume and audio quality
- 🤔 Struggles with complex or handwritten scores
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when scanning/importing
- Playback issues with timing and note accuracy
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Exporting to MIDI/MusicXML not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to import PDFs and multiple pages
- Improved support for transposition and clef changes
- Metronome functionality and count-in feature
- Annotation and score editing capabilities
- Organizational tools (folders, playlists)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTI Player free?

MTI Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MTI Player or PlayScore 2?

PlayScore 2 is rated higher. MTI Player averages 2.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do MTI Player or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither MTI Player nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MTI Player or PlayScore 2?

MTI Player ships an update every 7 months, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, MTI Player was updated on September 21, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on September 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*