# PlayScore 2 vs Bodhrán  Drum Loops

The clearest difference is price: PlayScore 2 at Free against Bodhrán  Drum Loops's $4.99. PlayScore 2 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Bodhrán  Drum Loops's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; Bodhrán  Drum Loops costs $4.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bodhrán  Drum Loops asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayScore 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PlayScore 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of Bodhrán  Drum Loops's.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Bodhrán  Drum Loops every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Bodhrán  Drum Loops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodhran-drum-loops/id1466410423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Abu Studio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/409934495) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs and have it played back. Adjust instruments, tempo, and transposition. Export your scores as MusicXML and MIDI for further editing.

**Highlights:** Scan music from photos and PDFs, Playback with scrolling notation, Adjust volume, instrument, and transposition, Smart metronome with time signature recognition, Export as MusicXML and MIDI, Create 'Playable Score' documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayScore Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| PlayScore 2 Professional month | $6.99 | per month |
| PlayScore Productivity | $34.99 | per year |
| PlayScore 2 Professional year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning music
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎉 Impressive music recognition capabilities
- 💡 Helpful for practicing and isolating parts
- 🎨 Versatile playback options (tempo, instrument)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent note/rhythm recognition
- 🔢 Limitations on number of pages scanned
- 🔇 Issues with volume and audio quality
- 🤔 Struggles with complex or handwritten scores
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when scanning/importing
- Playback issues with timing and note accuracy
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Exporting to MIDI/MusicXML not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to import PDFs and multiple pages
- Improved support for transposition and clef changes
- Metronome functionality and count-in feature
- Annotation and score editing capabilities
- Organizational tools (folders, playlists)


### Bodhrán  Drum Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodhran-drum-loops/id1466410423)

This app provides authentic bodhrán drum loops for musicians. Easily control tempo with a slider and integrate with other music software. Access tutorial videos for guidance.

**Highlights:** Intuitive bodhrán drum looper, Adjustable tempo slider, Stop button functionality, Tutorial video access, Audiobus and Ableton Link integration, Demo button for raw sound files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bodhrán  Drum Loops free?

Bodhrán  Drum Loops costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or Bodhrán  Drum Loops?

PlayScore 2 is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Bodhrán  Drum Loops averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Bodhrán  Drum Loops have ads?

Bodhrán  Drum Loops shows ads; PlayScore 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or Bodhrán  Drum Loops?

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Bodhrán  Drum Loops every 33 months. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bodhrán  Drum Loops on October 11, 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.*