# PlayScore 2 vs Drumcount

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayScore 2 at 50% against Drumcount's 0%. PlayScore 2 also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Drumcount's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; Drumcount costs $2.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Drumcount asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Drumcount every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Drumcount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | #200 |
| Size | 93 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Stefano Vaccari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678583052) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Music, #209 Top Free · 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)


### Drumcount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcount/id6446648426)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This music app uses your device's microphone to detect drum hits, offering various practice modes and performance tracking. Improve your drumming technique and speed with features like a metronome, WAV recording, and progress charts. It's designed for offline use to help you practice anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Microphone hit detection, Countdown timer or hit count, Single/double stroke modes, Progress charts, WAV recording, Metronome, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Drumcount free?

Drumcount costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Drumcount have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor Drumcount shows ads.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Drumcount every 5 months. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drumcount on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PlayScore 2 or Drumcount?

PlayScore 2 currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Drumcount at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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