# PlayScore 2 vs Rhythmap

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 (#124 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Rhythmap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmap/id6767836985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Cesar Portillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896513033) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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)


### Rhythmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmap/id6767836985)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*