# PlayScore 2 vs EmmaSongs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayScore 2 at 50% against EmmaSongs's 21%. PlayScore 2 also leads on chart position (#133 vs unranked). EmmaSongs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and EmmaSongs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, EmmaSongs weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | EmmaSongs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **50.3% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 106 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) | [AVM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077689134) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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)


### EmmaSongs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmasongs/id1591948377)

Access a vast library of songs with lyrics, chords, and sheet music. Seamlessly switch between viewing lyrics and musical notation with a single tap. Offers flexible subscription plans to suit your musical needs.

**Highlights:** Lyrics and chords display, Sheet music view, Seamless mode switching, Multiple language support, Playlist functionality, Categorized song sorting

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Songbook | $1.00 | per month |
| Sheet music | $2.00 | per month |
| Songbook & sheet music | $3.00 | per month |
| EmmaSongs - full access | $7.99 | per year |
| EmmaSongs - old plan | $8.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is EmmaSongs free?

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

### Do PlayScore 2 or EmmaSongs have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor EmmaSongs shows ads.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and EmmaSongs weekly. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and EmmaSongs on October 25, 2026.

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