# PlayScore 2 vs Notalune

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notalune at every 10 days against PlayScore 2's every 2 months. PlayScore 2's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Notalune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Notalune every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Notalune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [DAVID CHRISTIAN LICHTAG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780656099) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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)


### Notalune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notalune-note-names-reader/id6780656097)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notalune Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is Notalune free?

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

### Do PlayScore 2 or Notalune have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor Notalune shows ads.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Notalune every 10 days. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Notalune on September 25, 2026.

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