# digitalScore vs Composer Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: digitalScore at free with in-app purchases against Composer Pro's subscription. digitalScore also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Composer Pro's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. digitalScore sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Composer Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for digitalScore against 4.5 for Composer Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 621 and 695 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of digitalScore's written reviews are positive against 72% of Composer Pro's.

digitalScore ships an update every 9 days, Composer Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | digitalScore | Composer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655/reviews)** | [4.5 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-pro-sheet-music-maker/id1551925812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 621 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **71.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 247 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Symphonic Hub Sociedad Limitada](https://appshunter.io/developer/495844311) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### digitalScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655)

This app provides a digital music stand for reading, annotating, and practicing sheet music. It offers hands-free page turns, editable annotations, and practice tools. Features like iCloud sync and collaboration modes enhance the musician's workflow.

**Highlights:** Visual library management with folders and smart organization, Hands-free page turns via gestures, pedals, or controllers, Editable annotations with Smart Eraser and Collage Tool, Practice tools including task marking, progress tracking, and metronome, Apple Intelligence integration for suggestions and practice insights, Collaboration features like SharePlay and Orchestra Mode, Built-in public domain music library

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheet Music Premium, Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium (Discount) | $9.99 | per year |
| Music Stand Premium, Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to PRO with Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative facial gesture page turning feature
- 📱 Works well on iPad with good performance
- 🎵 Excellent for digitizing physical sheet music
- ⚡ Faster and more responsive than competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Heavy paywall restricting basic features
- 📧 Non-responsive customer support
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable overall performance
- ❌ Data loss issues with scores disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing and arranging pages
- Annotations disappear when moving between layers
- Scores randomly disappear without recovery option
- PDF import fails or requires multiple attempts
- Renamed files revert to 'droppedScore'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or adjustable brightness settings
- Android version availability
- Bluetooth page turning device support
- Replace/overwrite feature for duplicate imports
- Reorderable playlists


### Composer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-pro-sheet-music-maker/id1551925812)

Compose music scores with ease using a familiar keyboard layout. This app supports multiple parts, a wide range of instruments, and various musical symbols, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

**Highlights:** Keyboard-style note input, Support for up to 8 parts, Over 100 instruments, Variety of music symbols, Configurable parts and settings, Instrument transposition, Export without watermark

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎼 Helpful for composing music
- 🎹 Good for beginners
- 💡 Allows creating sheet music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes placed incorrectly
- Measures and compositions randomly deleted
- Inability to restore deleted content

**Requested features**

- Add more instruments beyond piano
- Allow changing time signatures and key signatures without subscription
- Improve note editing and placement
- Add export options to save/share compositions
- Provide more music notation tools and dynamics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is digitalScore free?

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

### Is Composer Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, digitalScore or Composer Pro?

digitalScore is rated higher. digitalScore averages 4.6 out of 5 from 621 ratings, while Composer Pro averages 4.5 from 695 ratings.

### Do digitalScore or Composer Pro have ads?

Neither digitalScore nor Composer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, digitalScore or Composer Pro?

digitalScore ships an update every 9 days, and Composer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, digitalScore was updated on October 29, 2026 and Composer Pro on October 29, 2026.

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