# capella score reader vs Music Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Music Reader at 51% against capella score reader's 0%. Music Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). capella score reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. capella score reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Music Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Reader has 192 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of capella score reader's written reviews are positive against 51% of Music Reader's.

capella score reader ships an update every 18 months, Music Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | capella score reader | Music Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362/reviews) | **[4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [capella-software AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449570361) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### capella score reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362)

This app allows musicians to read, listen to, and practice music scores on their mobile devices. It offers features like solo voice playback, voice muting, and tempo control for efficient practice and study.

**Highlights:** Read and listen to music scores, Practice individual parts, Mute specific voices, Extract single voices, Two-finger zoom for scores, One-finger page turning, Adjustable tempo control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446)

This app is a comprehensive tool for sheet music. It allows users to view, learn, listen, mark, and play musical scores. It supports various music genres and instruments, acting as a portable songbook and powerful player.

**Highlights:** View and play sheet music, Mark and annotate scores, Import MusicXML and NotationPad files, Supports dark mode, Transposition (PRO), Change instrument parts (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is capella score reader free?

capella score reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, capella score reader or Music Reader?

Music Reader is rated higher. capella score reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Music Reader averages 4.5 from 192 ratings.

### Do capella score reader or Music Reader have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; capella score reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, capella score reader or Music Reader?

capella score reader ships an update every 18 months, and Music Reader every 4 months. Most recently, capella score reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Music Reader on October 26, 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.*