# PlayScore 2 vs Faders for PT

The clearest difference is ads: PlayScore 2 at none against Faders for PT's shown. PlayScore 2 also leads on chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). Faders for PT's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Faders for PT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Faders for PT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Faders for PT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Yasuhiro Misawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892754235) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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)


### Faders for PT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faders-for-pt/id6790148510)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock — Buy Once | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is Faders for PT free?

Faders for PT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Faders for PT have ads?

Faders for PT shows ads; PlayScore 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or Faders for PT?

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Faders for PT fortnightly. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Faders for PT on November 5, 2026.

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