# PlayScore 2 vs CMAR Streaming Media

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMAR Streaming Media at 100% against PlayScore 2's 50%. CMAR Streaming Media also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). PlayScore 2's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 46) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CMAR Streaming Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CMAR Streaming Media holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 46, 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 CMAR Streaming Media's.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, CMAR Streaming Media every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | CMAR Streaming Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[5.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmar-streaming-media/id1631960190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Congregacion Mita, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631960192) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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)


### CMAR Streaming Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmar-streaming-media/id1631960190)

Access a vast library of hymns for personal enjoyment and spiritual reflection. This application offers a curated collection of sacred music for users of all backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Extensive hymn library, Spiritual reflection content, Curated music collection, User-friendly interface, Available on iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mensual | $9.99 | per month |
| Anual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is CMAR Streaming Media free?

CMAR Streaming Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or CMAR Streaming Media?

CMAR Streaming Media is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while CMAR Streaming Media averages 5.0 from 46 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or CMAR Streaming Media have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor CMAR Streaming Media shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or CMAR Streaming Media?

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and CMAR Streaming Media every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and CMAR Streaming Media 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.*