# PlayScore 2 vs Sheetly

The clearest difference is ads: PlayScore 2 at none against Sheetly's shown. PlayScore 2 also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 11) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Sheetly's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Sheetly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PlayScore 2 against 4.1 for Sheetly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sheetly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayScore 2 | Sheetly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheetly-sheet-music-scanner/id6793154637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) | [CARL HENRIK RANMAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793154639) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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)


### Sheetly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheetly-sheet-music-scanner/id6793154637)

Instantly play sheet music by scanning it with your phone. Get AI-powered guidance on notes, rhythms, and fingering. Loop difficult sections to master them and change playback instruments for practice.

**Highlights:** Scan sheet music with camera, AI coach for music theory and technique, Adjust playback tempo, Loop difficult sections, Change playback instrument, Import MusicXML files

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheetly Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Sheetly Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Sheetly Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sheetly Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Sheetly Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Is Sheetly free?

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

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

PlayScore 2 is rated higher. PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Sheetly averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do PlayScore 2 or Sheetly have ads?

Sheetly shows ads; PlayScore 2 does not.

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

PlayScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sheetly every 3 days. Most recently, PlayScore 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sheetly on November 8, 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.*