# IMSLP vs digitalScore

IMSLP and digitalScore both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of IMSLP's written reviews are positive against 44% of digitalScore's. IMSLP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMSLP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and digitalScore sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IMSLP against 4.6 for digitalScore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 622 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of IMSLP's written reviews are positive against 44% of digitalScore's.

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, digitalScore every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMSLP | digitalScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782/reviews) | **[4.6 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project Petrucci LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373671781) | [Symphonic Hub Sociedad Limitada](https://appshunter.io/developer/495844311) |

## What reviewers say

### IMSLP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782)

Access a vast digital library of classical music scores on your iOS device. Enjoy full access to commercial recordings, instant downloads, and new uploads with a membership subscription. Support the music community while exploring a comprehensive collection.

**Highlights:** Browse IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library, View musical scores, Access commercial recordings, Instant downloads, Access new uploads instantly, Membership subscription benefits

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Integrated IMSLP library
- 👍 Well-made app
- 👍 Game changer for musicians
- 👍 Indispensable for professionals and amateurs
- 👍 Fantastic offering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when zooming in and annotating
- 💰 Money grabbing with constant subscription prompts
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Annotation issues and lost data
- 🐛 Battery drain on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening scores
- Scores disappearing from library
- Login issues and lost data
- Incompatibility with older devices after updates
- Annotation issues causing loss of data

**Requested features**

- Predictive text for score annotations
- Ability to restore original zoom settings
- Metric to indicate device performance during page turns
- Folder-like organization system
- Color wheel and custom pen/highlighter options


### digitalScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655)

This app provides a digital music stand for reading, annotating, and practicing sheet music. It offers hands-free page turns, editable annotations, and practice tools. Features like iCloud sync and collaboration modes enhance the musician's workflow.

**Highlights:** Visual library management with folders and smart organization, Hands-free page turns via gestures, pedals, or controllers, Editable annotations with Smart Eraser and Collage Tool, Practice tools including task marking, progress tracking, and metronome, Apple Intelligence integration for suggestions and practice insights, Collaboration features like SharePlay and Orchestra Mode, Built-in public domain music library

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheet Music Premium, Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium (Discount) | $9.99 | per year |
| Music Stand Premium, Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to PRO with Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative facial gesture page turning feature
- 📱 Works well on iPad with good performance
- 🎵 Excellent for digitizing physical sheet music
- ⚡ Faster and more responsive than competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Heavy paywall restricting basic features
- 📧 Non-responsive customer support
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable overall performance
- ❌ Data loss issues with scores disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing and arranging pages
- Annotations disappear when moving between layers
- Scores randomly disappear without recovery option
- PDF import fails or requires multiple attempts
- Renamed files revert to 'droppedScore'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or adjustable brightness settings
- Android version availability
- Bluetooth page turning device support
- Replace/overwrite feature for duplicate imports
- Reorderable playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMSLP free?

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

### Is digitalScore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMSLP or digitalScore?

digitalScore is rated higher. IMSLP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while digitalScore averages 4.6 from 622 ratings.

### Do IMSLP or digitalScore have ads?

Neither IMSLP nor digitalScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IMSLP or digitalScore?

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, and digitalScore every 9 days. Most recently, IMSLP was updated on November 6, 2026 and digitalScore on November 6, 2026.

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