# SimpNote vs NumScore

The clearest difference is price: SimpNote at Free against NumScore's $19.99. SimpNote also leads on ratings volume (74 vs 9). NumScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (89% vs 72%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SimpNote is free to download; NumScore costs $19.99 up front. SimpNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NumScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SimpNote against 4.3 for NumScore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpNote has 74 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of SimpNote's written reviews are positive against 89% of NumScore's.

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, NumScore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote | NumScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numscore-music-notation/id1581976694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 74 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [Supertintin Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/345365970) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770)

Easily compose music using a numbered notation system. Write songs, create sheet music, and play your compositions with various input options for rhythm, pitch, and lyrics. Share your musical creations as images or MIDI files.

**Highlights:** Numbered notation input, Rhythm and pitch customization, Lyric and accidental input, Transposition and beat transfer, Export to image and MIDI, Real-time playback

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


### NumScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numscore-music-notation/id1581976694)

Create professional, neat, and beautiful numbered musical scores using handwriting or a virtual keyboard. Supports a vast array of musical notation elements and specific performance signs for instruments like the Guzheng. Offers automatic layout adjustments and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and virtual keyboard input, Extensive musical notation elements, Guzheng performance sign support, Automatic and adjustable layout, Customizable sound fonts, Multiple export formats (PDF, MIDI, PNG, Audio)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote free?

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

### Is NumScore free?

NumScore costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpNote or NumScore?

SimpNote is rated higher. SimpNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while NumScore averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do SimpNote or NumScore have ads?

Neither SimpNote nor NumScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpNote or NumScore?

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and NumScore fortnightly. Most recently, SimpNote was updated on November 6, 2026 and NumScore on November 7, 2026.

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