# MTI RehearScore vs Poco 103

The clearest difference is rating: Poco 103 at 4.0 against MTI RehearScore's 2.8. Poco 103 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). MTI RehearScore's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (195 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Poco 103 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTI RehearScore has 195 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MTI RehearScore ships an update every 3 months, Poco 103 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTI RehearScore | Poco 103 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mti-rehearscore/id1348923237/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poco-103/id6448399131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Theatre International](https://appshunter.io/developer/470972351) | [Steve Cantrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/949691978) |

## What reviewers say

### MTI RehearScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mti-rehearscore/id1348923237)

This app provides a virtual accompanist for musicians and theater performers. It offers full musical scores with adjustable tempos, looping capabilities, and the ability to isolate or remove individual vocal tracks. Users can also transpose songs, jump to specific measures, and add cuts or vamps.

**Highlights:** Virtual accompanist for rehearsals, Adjustable tempo and looping, Isolate/remove vocal tracks, Transpose songs to different keys, Jump to any measure, Add cuts and vamps, Save and distribute changes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Ability to isolate individual vocal parts for practice
- 🎯 Customizable accompaniment mixing and muting options
- 📍 Measure number navigation for precise song positioning
- 🎭 Access to musical theater tracks not available on streaming platforms
- ⏱️ Adjustable tempo control for practice flexibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio requires phone ringer to be ON (major usability issue)
- 🐛 Frequent audio/sound failures and glitches
- 📵 Music stops when phone screen locks or goes to sleep
- ❌ No background audio playback capability
- 🎹 Poor MIDI instrument quality and limited instrument variety

**Reported bugs**

- Audio doesn't work on specific iOS versions (iOS 15.4, iOS 16, iPhone 7)
- Sound fails intermittently despite correct volume settings
- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Music disappears mid-playback requiring restart
- Practice loop skips random measures

**Requested features**

- Display full lyrics on screen (karaoke-style)
- Allow background audio playback while using other apps
- Prevent device from sleeping during playback
- Add diverse MIDI instrument options for vocal parts
- Support for landscape mode and iPad multitasking


### Poco 103

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poco-103/id6448399131)

Stream classic hits from the late 60s to early 90s, and stay updated with local news, weather, and events in the Poconos. Engage with DJs, participate in contests, and access exclusive local deals.

**Highlights:** Stream classic hits from the 60s-90s, Local news, weather, and event updates, Participate in contests and giveaways, Live video broadcasts of DJs, Interactive chat with DJs, Downloadable content for offline listening, Exclusive local coupons and deals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTI RehearScore free?

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

### Is Poco 103 free?

Poco 103 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MTI RehearScore or Poco 103?

Poco 103 is rated higher. MTI RehearScore averages 2.8 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Poco 103 averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MTI RehearScore or Poco 103 have ads?

Poco 103 shows ads; MTI RehearScore does not.

### Which is updated more often, MTI RehearScore or Poco 103?

MTI RehearScore ships an update every 3 months, and Poco 103 every 5 weeks. Most recently, MTI RehearScore was updated on September 25, 2026 and Poco 103 on September 13, 2026.

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