# PlayScore 2 vs Opuscan

PlayScore 2 and Opuscan both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Opuscan's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's. Opuscan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PlayScore 2's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 6) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Opuscan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opuscan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PlayScore 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Opuscan's.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Opuscan every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Opuscan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opuscan-score-scanner/id6785478715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Tutteo Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177592148) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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)


### Opuscan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opuscan-score-scanner/id6785478715)

Transform printed sheet music into editable digital scores. Convert photos or PDFs into MusicXML and MIDI formats compatible with your favorite notation apps and DAWs. Pay only for the pages you convert, with no ongoing subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs, Convert to MusicXML and MIDI, Works with notation apps and DAWs, Pay-per-page conversion model, No subscription required, Supports printed and engraved music

**Features:** 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 Opuscan free?

Opuscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or Opuscan?

Opuscan is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Opuscan averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Opuscan have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor Opuscan shows ads.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Opuscan every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Opuscan on October 24, 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.*