# Score vs NoteNerd

The clearest difference is rating: NoteNerd at 4.4 against Score's 3.6. NoteNerd also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Score's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Score sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NoteNerd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteNerd holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Score's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteNerd's.

Score ships an update every 3 months, NoteNerd every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score | NoteNerd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cornelius-composer/id1391591995/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenerd-voice/id6449754357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insignio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/799596690) | [Smashing Metronomes, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690495354) |

## What reviewers say

### Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cornelius-composer/id1391591995)

This app is an animated music notation editor designed for music education. It allows users to compose, import, and play back music with engaging visual aids and customizable features for various learning levels and instruments.

**Highlights:** Animated music notes, Solfège playback, Color customization for notes, Import/export MusicXML and MIDI, Melodic to rhythmic staff view, Accessibility options for colorblindness

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full App Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full App Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### NoteNerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenerd-voice/id6449754357)

This app provides a pocket-sized music theory lab for practicing sight-singing and ear training. It offers live pitch analysis, transposable melodic and rhythmic exercises, and a built-in notation editor for personalized practice.

**Highlights:** Sight-singing practice, Ear training exercises, Live pitch analysis, Transposable melodic exercises, Rhythmic exercises, Built-in notation editor

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay As You Go | $9.99 | per month |
| Music Theory Pro | $99.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score free?

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

### Is NoteNerd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Score or NoteNerd?

NoteNerd is rated higher. Score averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NoteNerd averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Score or NoteNerd have ads?

Neither Score nor NoteNerd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Score or NoteNerd?

Score ships an update every 3 months, and NoteNerd every 2 weeks. Most recently, Score was updated on November 2, 2026 and NoteNerd on November 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.*