Comparison

PlayScore 2 vs Rhythmap

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
Currently charting
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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

Rhythmap

Discover live events, concerts, and nightlife happening around you with an interactive map. Buy tickets securely and store them in-app. Creators can manage events and promote them with targeted ads. Local businesses can claim storefronts and connect with the community.

Highlights
  • Interactive event map
  • Seamless in-app ticketing
  • Live feed for updates
  • Event management for creators
  • Targeted flyer advertising
  • Built-in ticket scanner
  • Local business storefronts
Features
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Rhythmap is the ultimate social ticketing and event discovery platform designed to connect fans, artists, promoters, and local venues in real time. Whether you're looking for an underground DJ set, a local comedy night, or a massive music festival, Rhythmap puts your city’s nightlife directly on the map. FOR FANS: • Interactive Map: Instantly discover live events, concerts, and pop-ups happening around you right now. • Seamless Ticketing: Buy tickets securely in seconds. Your tickets are safely stored right in the app with a fast, scannable QR code. • Live Feed: Follow your favorite artists and local venues to see their latest updates, flyers, and playlist shares. FOR CREATORS & PROMOTERS: • Event Management: Create events, set ticket tiers (VIP, General Admission), and track live sales directly from your dashboard. • Billboard Ads: Use the Creator+ tools to design high-impact flyers and broadcast them across the city using our targeted ad timeslot system. • Built-in Scanner: Use the app to seamlessly scan tickets at the door and track attendance in real time. FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES: • Claim your storefront, host events, and get discovered by thousands of locals looking for the next great night out. • Post updates directly to the community feed and build a loyal following. Stop searching through scattered group chats and outdated social media pages. Everything you need to experience the best of your city's culture is right here. Download Rhythmap today and tap into the rhythm of your city.

Screenshots

PlayScore 23 screens
Rhythmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythmap at 5.0 against PlayScore 2's 4.2. Rhythmap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). PlayScore 2's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 1) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Rhythmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythmap 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PlayScore 2 versus Rhythmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayScore 2Rhythmap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOrganum LimitedCesar Portillo

Customer experience

PlayScore 2

All ratings4,533 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral13.1%
Negative36.6%

Rhythmap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Rhythmap

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
None

Rhythmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayScore 2 free?
PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythmap free?
Rhythmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or Rhythmap?
Rhythmap is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Rhythmap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlayScore 2 or Rhythmap have ads?
Neither PlayScore 2 nor Rhythmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or Rhythmap?
PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Rhythmap every 2 months. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Rhythmap on September 20, 2026.

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