# IMSLP vs Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IMSLP at 70% against Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde's 36%. IMSLP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMSLP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IMSLP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of IMSLP's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde's.

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMSLP | Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-reader-halbestunde/id1519736220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 232 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project Petrucci LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373671781) | [Halbestunde GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519736222) |

## 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


### Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-reader-halbestunde/id1519736220)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Music, #195 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Transform sheet music into an interactive learning experience. Scan, transpose, and practice with virtual instrument displays and customizable tools. Ideal for musicians of all levels to improve their skills.

**Highlights:** Accurate sheet music scanning, Effortless transposition, Virtual instrument display, Customized practice tools, Seamless export options, Multi-instrument support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIRTUOSO one month | $6.99 | per month |
| MAESTRO 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 6 months subscription | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| VIRTUOSO one year | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| MAESTRO 1 year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate scanning
- ⚙️ Helpful for music students
- 🎶 Good for practicing
- 🔍 Works well with classical music
- 🔁 Useful transposition feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate note recognition
- 🔇 Poor audio playback quality
- 🚫 Lack of instrument options
- ⏱️ Slow processing times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play back music
- Fails to recognize certain music notation
- Issues with scanning PDFs and images
- Incorrect tempo and timing in playback

**Requested features**

- Add support for percussion instruments
- Improve scanning accuracy for complex rhythms
- Allow editing of scanned music
- Provide more free sheet music options
- Implement a metronome feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMSLP free?

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

### Is Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde free?

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IMSLP or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde?

IMSLP is rated higher. IMSLP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do IMSLP or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde have ads?

Neither IMSLP nor Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IMSLP or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde?

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, and Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde fortnightly. Most recently, IMSLP was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde on November 3, 2026.

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