# PlayScore 2 vs WikiSpiv

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WikiSpiv at 100% against PlayScore 2's 50%. WikiSpiv also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). PlayScore 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WikiSpiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

WikiSpiv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 8, 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 WikiSpiv's.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, WikiSpiv every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | WikiSpiv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikispiv/id1598708309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 51 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Daniel Centore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598708311) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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)


### WikiSpiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikispiv/id1598708309)

A collaborative digital songbook featuring lyrics and guitar chords for numerous Ukrainian songs. It supports offline access, chord transposition, and dark mode, making it a comprehensive resource for diasporic music.

**Highlights:** Lyrics and guitar chords, Offline functionality, Chord transposition, Dark mode, Comprehensive diasporic music collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is WikiSpiv free?

WikiSpiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

WikiSpiv is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while WikiSpiv averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or WikiSpiv have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor WikiSpiv shows ads.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and WikiSpiv every 51 months. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and WikiSpiv on September 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.*