Comparison

IMSLP vs VocalPracticer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IMSLP

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
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Browse IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library and view scores from the comfort of your iOS device. IMSLP Membership Subscription Length of subscription: 1 month. Benefits include: • Full access to commercial recordings • Access all features in this app • No waiting for downloads • Access new uploads instantly • Knowing that you helped keep IMSLP running and serving the music community Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Service and Privacy policy - https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Terms_of_Service_and_Privacy_policy_(app)

About

VocalPracticer

Features
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Tool allows user to select starting note for a variety of patterns. User selects speed (bpm) and starting note. User can choose to play once, repeat the same starting notes and pattern, or run with notes ascending by one semi-tone on each repetition. User can opt in or out of an initial four count beat, where the starting tone plays twice, then two counts (metronome) followed by starting tone. A visual chart shows the note progression, and the precise tone (midi designated) being played. A warm piano tone plays.

Screenshots

IMSLP4 screens
VocalPracticer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VocalPracticer at none against IMSLP's 1. IMSLP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IMSLP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. VocalPracticer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IMSLP versus VocalPracticer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMSLPVocalPracticer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (514 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings514 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProject Petrucci LLCRICHARD CAMPBELL CASE

Bugs and requests

IMSLP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Inability to edit file information after import

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to rename music files
  • Different color folder options
  • Split view support
  • Easier way to import scores from other sources
  • Instrumentation information for scores
  • Sorting by instrumentation

VocalPracticer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IMSLP

Subscriptions1
  • Membership Subscription$3.991 Month
None

VocalPracticer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMSLP free?
IMSLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VocalPracticer free?
VocalPracticer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMSLP or VocalPracticer have ads?
Neither IMSLP nor VocalPracticer shows ads.

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