# IMSLP vs MobileSheetsLite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileSheetsLite at none against IMSLP's 1. MobileSheetsLite also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 70%). IMSLP's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. MobileSheetsLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

IMSLP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IMSLP has 507 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of IMSLP's written reviews are positive against 80% of MobileSheetsLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, MobileSheetsLite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMSLP | MobileSheetsLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheetslite/id6470054573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **507** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project Petrucci LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373671781) | [Michael Zuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620569989) |

## 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


### MobileSheetsLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheetslite/id6470054573)

This app digitizes your sheet music library, offering quick access to any score. It provides powerful tools for musicians, including hands-free page turns, annotation capabilities, and custom audio playback. Manage your entire music collection efficiently on your device.

**Highlights:** Digital sheet music library, Hands-free page turns, Annotation tools, Custom audio player, Library synchronization, Metronome, Setlist management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMSLP free?

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

### Is MobileSheetsLite free?

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

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

IMSLP is rated higher. IMSLP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while MobileSheetsLite averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do IMSLP or MobileSheetsLite have ads?

Neither IMSLP nor MobileSheetsLite shows ads.

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

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, and MobileSheetsLite weekly. Most recently, IMSLP was updated on October 16, 2026 and MobileSheetsLite on October 3, 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.*
