# Cue Master vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is price: PlayScore 2 at Free against Cue Master's $19.99. PlayScore 2 also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 61) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Cue Master's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (91% vs 50%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; Cue Master costs $19.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cue Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cue Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Cue Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cue Master | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 7 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031058441) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### Cue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698)

This app allows performers to create and manage custom cue playlists for backing tracks. It offers flexible playback options like looping, stopping, or continuing to the next song, with per-song volume control. A full-screen mode provides easy stage access.

**Highlights:** Create cue playlists, Import from Music Library, Dropbox, Google Drive, Custom playback control (loop, stop, continue, skip), Per-song volume adjustment, Full-screen mode for stage view, Central cue button for track control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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 Cue Master free?

Cue Master costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cue Master or PlayScore 2?

Cue Master is rated higher. Cue Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Cue Master or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither Cue Master nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cue Master or PlayScore 2?

Cue Master ships an update every 2 months, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Cue Master was updated on October 8, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on October 17, 2026.

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