# Harp Tuner vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayScore 2 at 50% against Harp Tuner's 0%. PlayScore 2 also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.2 vs 2.0). Harp Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PlayScore 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Harp Tuner's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's.

Harp Tuner ships an update every 24 months, PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harp Tuner | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-tuner/id1367867833/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 18 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [怀卫 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252544375) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### Harp Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-tuner/id1367867833)

Easily tune your harp with this mobile application. It supports a wide range of harp types and tuning methods, providing accurate pitch measurement and standard tuning sounds for auditory tuning. Your reliable partner for precise harp adjustments.

**Highlights:** Supports 47 to 8 string harps, Accommodates natural and harmonic tunings, Automatic pitch measurement, Multiple pitch indication methods, Standard string sound generation, 0.2 cent pitch accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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 Harp Tuner free?

Harp Tuner costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Harp Tuner or PlayScore 2?

PlayScore 2 is rated higher. Harp Tuner averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Harp Tuner or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither Harp Tuner nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harp Tuner or PlayScore 2?

Harp Tuner ships an update every 24 months, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Harp Tuner was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on October 29, 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.*