Comparison

PlayScore 2 vs Overture

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlayScore 2

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
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Play all kinds of music direct from photos, images and PDF scores. Export as MusicXML and MIDI Snap music with your camera or import images and PDFs. PlayScore will play them right back to you, scrolling through the song following measure by measure • Adjust volume, instrument and transposition for each staff • Accompany yourself while you sing or play your instrument - PlayScore 2 will even count you in! • Playback with smart metronome that understands time signatures • Create Playable Score Documents that anyone can play back by downloading PlayScore 2 • Export Full Notation MusicXML to score editors with text, dynamics, articulation and more PlayScore 2 reads and plays all kinds of music straight off the page† such as: • Songs • Piano, organ, guitar • Hymns • Solos and Sonatas • Chamber, band and orchestral Choirs and ensembles - Learning a new piece? Create a Playable Score, so each member can listen to their part on its own or standing out from the others. • 19 high quality instruments per staff to choose from • Change tempo (even while playing) • Tap anywhere to play, or drag with a finger to create a loop • Mute and adjust volume, and change instrument for each staff individually • Transpose the whole song or by instrument (transposing instruments) * Adjustable multi-measure count-in and metronome * Swing playback • Adjustable dynamic range PlayScore 2 makes it easy to create multi-page Playable Scores: • Rearrange recapture or delete pages • Select a page range in a PDF • Clip and mask • Search and sort by title or composer Subscriptions - Even without a subscription you can • Play and interact with any PlayScore Playable Score • Play pages of music in unlimited staves from a photo • Create and share single page playable documents PlayScore 2 Productivity subscription • Create and play multi-staff, multi-page scores captured with the camera or imported as images • Export your documents for anyone to play • Interact with scores, auto-transpose transposing instruments, export MIDI files PlayScore 2 Professional subscription • Create Playable Score documents from PDF scores that anyone can play • Export any score as MIDI and MusicXML containing full notation and text Productivity and Professional versions are available as 1-month or 12-month auto-renewing subscriptions. • The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on-line after purchase Important: Capturing copyrighted music without the copyright holder's permission is illegal. PlayScore 2 recognises full music notation – see full spec at playscore.co † please see online help for exclusions Terms of use: https://playscore.co/terms-of-use

About

Overture

Features
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Overture is the all-in-one sheet music reader for musicians. Import your PDFs, scan paper scores with your camera, and keep your entire library organized and ready to perform. Read & perform View your sheet music in a clean, distraction-free PDF viewer. Swipe through pages hands-free and use the built-in metronome and tuner to stay on tempo and in tune while you practice or perform. Scan paper scores Turn any printed sheet music into a digital PDF using your phone's camera. Auto-crop and title detection make importing fast and effortless. Annotate freely Mark up your scores with freehand drawing, circles, and music stamps. Your annotations are saved with each score so your notes are always where you left them. Stay organized Build your digital music library with metadata like composer, genre, difficulty, and rating. Create setlists for rehearsals or gigs and find any score instantly with search and filters. Share & back up Share PDFs with bandmates or students. Back up and restore your entire library so you never lose a score. Overture Pro Unlock unlimited PDFs, scanning, page organization, stamps, tabs, backup & restore, and more with an optional subscription. Whether you're a student, teacher, or performer — Overture keeps your music at your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlayScore 23 screens
Overture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Overture at every 5 days against PlayScore 2's every 2 months. PlayScore 2's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Overture sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Overture every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
PlayScore 2 versus Overture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayScore 2Overture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrganum LimitedJarne Claesen

Bugs and requests

PlayScore 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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)

Overture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PlayScore 2

Subscriptions4
  • PlayScore Productivity$5.991 Month
  • PlayScore 2 Professional month$6.991 Month
  • PlayScore Productivity$34.991 Year
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  • PlayScore 2 Professional year$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Overture

Subscriptions2
  • Overture Pro$1.991 Month
  • Overture Pro$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Overture Pro$22.99

Questions

Is PlayScore 2 free?
PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overture free?
Overture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlayScore 2 or Overture have ads?
Neither PlayScore 2 nor Overture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or Overture?
PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Overture every 5 days. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Overture on October 14, 2026.

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