# PlayScore 2 vs StkCtrl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StkCtrl at 100% against PlayScore 2's 50%. StkCtrl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). PlayScore 2's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 9). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; StkCtrl costs $0.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. StkCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

StkCtrl holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of StkCtrl's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | StkCtrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stkctrl/id1529211274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [N. Wheeler](https://appshunter.io/developer/312350021) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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)


### StkCtrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stkctrl/id1529211274)

This app offers daily rhythm challenges to improve drumming skills. It features adjustable tempo, interactive play-along audio, and flexible sticking exercises to enhance versatility and control.

**Highlights:** Daily rhythm challenges, Adjustable tempo, Interactive play-along audio, Flexible sticking exercises, Skill improvement tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is StkCtrl free?

StkCtrl costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or StkCtrl?

StkCtrl is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while StkCtrl averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or StkCtrl have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor StkCtrl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or StkCtrl?

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and StkCtrl every 2 months. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and StkCtrl on October 24, 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.*