Comparison

capella score reader vs Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

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

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About

capella score reader

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
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capella score reader Read and listen to music scores anywhere at any time Open your scores and read, listen, practice, study, perform when and where you like. Practice your part for choir or orchestra. As choir director or conductor study scores. Use capella score reader as digital music stand. capella score reader is the most recent offshoot of the capella family. With many practicing musicians, capella is known to be THE notation software which has been around for more than 25 years. capella is available for Windows and for Mac. Several additional programs, for example for scanning sheet music, complement the capella family – and now it’s capella score reader. Solo - tutti Select the Solo button to listen to one single voice. Solo on/off – this can be done during playback at any position in the piece. This way you learn your part efficiently. Voice filter When you’re almost there: Mute one or several voices to sing or play along yourself. Voice extraction Select a voice extraction for one or several voices – all others are hidden. Two-finger zoom With two-finger scroll zoom single spots or get an overview of the entire page. Page turning with one finger Slide across the screen as if you would turn pages – the notes will follow. Change tempo Control the tempo according to your needs for rehearsal: Slower at the beginning, next time faster. Navigation Open your own files. The last used files will be displayed. Exchange of scores Receive scores from other musicians, for example via WhatsApp or eMail. Share your scores with other musicians as capella file or PDF. capella score reader reads these score formats: - capXML (capella format) - cap (older capella format) - MusicXML - MIDI Video introduction A short video introduction shows the most important features. It’s really simple! We are looking forward to your feedback. Please use the feedback button in the help menu for questions about the app or error reports.

About

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

Transform sheet music into an interactive practice tool. Scan printed music, adjust tempo and key, and export in various formats. Ideal for musicians of all levels to practice more effectively.

Highlights
  • Accurate sheet music scanning
  • Tempo and key transposition
  • Looping for practice sections
  • Export as MusicXML, MIDI, PDF
  • Lyrics and voice support
  • Multi-instrument playback options
Features
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TURN YOUR SHEET MUSIC INTO INTERACTIVE PRACTICE ▶ Scan printed sheet music, photos, and files ▶ Loop sections, adjust tempo, and transpose keys ▶ Export your music as MusicXML, MIDI, or PDF Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, Halbestunde helps you practice smarter, play better, and work with your sheet music more easily. It turns scanned music into an interactive sheet music reader, so you can hear, adjust, repeat, and practice at your own pace. HIGHLIGHTS THAT MUSICIANS LOVE: + ACCURATE SCANNING MADE SIMPLE: Recognize sheet music with high precision, even from old or lower-quality sources. + TRANSPOSITION MADE EASY: Adjust keys to suit your vocal or instrumental range. If a key has too many flats, transpose the piece into a key that is easier for you to practice. + SEAMLESS EXPORT OPTIONS: Export your scanned music as MusicXML for Flat.io, Dorico, MuseScore, and other notation or composition tools. You can also export as MIDI or PDF. + CUSTOMIZED PRACTICE TOOLS: Focus on tricky sections with looping, playback, tempo control, and key changes. + LYRICS AND VOICE SUPPORT: Scan lyrics and practice vocal pieces using Voice as one of the available playback sounds. + USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Navigate through features intuitively, save time, and focus on making music. KEY FEATURES TO ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE: • SMART SHEET SCAN: Transform printed sheet music into a digital, interactive experience with strong scanning accuracy, even for old or worn-out sheets. • MUSIC SYMBOL RECOGNITION: Recognize notes, rhythm, lyrics, and music symbols from staccato to forte. • PLAYBACK AND PRACTICE TOOLS: Listen to your sheet music, slow down difficult parts, loop sections, and practice at your own pace. • SEAMLESS TRANSPOSITION: Adjust keys to suit your vocal or instrumental range. • MULTI-INSTRUMENT SUPPORT: Practice with 24 instrument and voice options, including piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, ukulele, bass, and voice. WHY MUSICIANS LOVE HALBESTUNDE: ***** “I’m scanning recently all my classical music and export them into music score. This app helped me a lot with that!” ***** “The scanning accuracy is surprisingly precise, saving me an immense amount of time I'd otherwise spend on manual input.” ***** “I feel I’m learning a lot faster than with other methods I tried.” WHO IS IT FOR? • Music students mastering theory and performance. • Teachers looking for advanced tools to support their students. • Professionals and hobbyists seeking to simplify their practice sessions. • Singers and vocalists who want to scan lyrics, hear playback, and practice vocal music. EXPERIENCE BETTER MUSIC PRACTICE Discover how Halbestunde can support your music practice. Start your 7-day free trial and use accurate sheet music scanning, playback, transposition, and export tools in one app.

Screenshots

capella score reader4 screens
Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde at 4.3 against capella score reader's 2.0. Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months). capella score reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). 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. Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. capella score reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde has 1.5K 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 36% of Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

capella score reader ships an update every 18 months, Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
capella score reader versus Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercapella score readerSheet Music Reader Halbestunde
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercapella-software AGHalbestunde GmbH

Customer experience

capella score reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative54.9%

Bugs and requests

capella score reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

capella score reader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

Subscriptions10
  • VIRTUOSO one month$6.991 Month
  • MAESTRO 1 month$12.991 Month
  • 3 month subscription$19.993 Months
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  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 6 months subscription$32.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VIRTUOSO one year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • MAESTRO 1 year7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is capella score reader free?
capella score reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde free?
Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, capella score reader or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde?
Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde is rated higher. capella score reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.
Do capella score reader or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde have ads?
Neither capella score reader nor Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde shows ads.
Which is updated more often, capella score reader or Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde?
capella score reader ships an update every 18 months, and Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde fortnightly. Most recently, capella score reader was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde on November 11, 2026.

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