# Notation Scanner vs SeeScore 2

The clearest difference is price: SeeScore 2 at Free against Notation Scanner's $2.99. SeeScore 2 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Notation Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (736 vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SeeScore 2 is free to download; Notation Scanner costs $2.99 up front. SeeScore 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notation Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

SeeScore 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notation Scanner has 736 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Notation Scanner's written reviews are positive against 86% of SeeScore 2's.

Notation Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, SeeScore 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notation Scanner | SeeScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-scanner-sheet-music/id1260311003/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seescore-2/id1515250125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **736** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [Dolphin Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/423983331) |

## What reviewers say

### Notation Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-scanner-sheet-music/id1260311003)

This app allows users to scan and recognize sheet music using their device's camera or existing images. It functions as a sheet music reader and player, supporting over 100 instruments and offering playback controls. Users can also export their recognized scores in various formats.

**Highlights:** Scan sheet music via camera or image library, Recognize and playback music scores, Support for over 100 instruments, Adjust tempo and voice parts, Export as MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning and practicing music
- 🚀 Works well when the sheet music is clear
- 💡 Useful for choir and band members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Struggles to recognize complex or low-quality sheet music
- 🔒 Forces users to leave 5-star reviews to unlock features
- 🔋 Slow scanning and processing times

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot recognize any photos or scans of sheet music
- Playback skips notes and has timing issues
- App crashes frequently when trying to scan music

**Requested features**

- Allow users to manually correct scanned music
- Improve recognition accuracy for different sheet music styles
- Add more instrument options beyond just piano


### SeeScore 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seescore-2/id1515250125)

This music score viewer allows musicians to display and interact with MusicXML files on their devices. It offers flexible layout, playback with customizable instruments, and transposition features, making practice and performance more convenient.

**Highlights:** Display MusicXML scores, Flexible pinch-to-zoom layout, Playback with customizable instruments, Mute parts for practice, Instantaneous score transposition, Built-in metronome, Page turning with playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade SeeScore 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notation Scanner free?

Notation Scanner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SeeScore 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notation Scanner or SeeScore 2?

SeeScore 2 is rated higher. Notation Scanner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 736 ratings, while SeeScore 2 averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notation Scanner or SeeScore 2 have ads?

Neither Notation Scanner nor SeeScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notation Scanner or SeeScore 2?

Notation Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and SeeScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Notation Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and SeeScore 2 on October 24, 2026.

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