# PlayScore 2 vs Pet Metronome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pet Metronome at 100% against PlayScore 2's 50%. Pet Metronome also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). PlayScore 2's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 13) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Pet Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pet Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 13, 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 Pet Metronome's.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Pet Metronome every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Pet Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-metronome/id6792162139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [Claire Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792162141) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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)


### Pet Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-metronome/id6792162139)

This app provides a precise metronome with a charming pet companion to make practicing music more enjoyable. It offers accurate timing, adjustable tempo and time signatures, and visual cues from your pet following the beat. Designed for musicians of all levels, it aims to make practice sessions less daunting.

**Highlights:** Accurate, drift-free metronome, Adjustable tempo and time signatures, Visual pet companion following the beat, Haptic feedback option, Background playback support, Multiple tempo input methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt Honey | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is Pet Metronome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayScore 2 or Pet Metronome?

Pet Metronome is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Pet Metronome averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Pet Metronome have ads?

Neither PlayScore 2 nor Pet Metronome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayScore 2 or Pet Metronome?

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Pet Metronome every 4 days. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pet Metronome on October 29, 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.*