# MusicReader vs Music Reader

The clearest difference is ads: MusicReader at none against Music Reader's shown. MusicReader also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Music Reader's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MusicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Music Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for MusicReader against 4.5 for Music Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Reader has 192 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of MusicReader's written reviews are positive against 51% of Music Reader's.

MusicReader ships an update every 9 days, Music Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicReader | Music Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicreader/id1462173924/reviews)** | [4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 268 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leoné MusicReader B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364580608) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicreader/id1462173924)

Transform your devices into an electronic music stand with a complete sheet music solution. Manage, annotate, and access your scores offline or via cloud sync. Features include a metronome, recorder, and hands-free page turning.

**Highlights:** Offline music playback, Customizable music library, Versatile display options, In-app annotations, Hands-free page turning, Integrated music tools, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MRSync Subscription 1 Year | $14.99 | one-time |


### Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446)

This app is a comprehensive tool for sheet music. It allows users to view, learn, listen, mark, and play musical scores. It supports various music genres and instruments, acting as a portable songbook and powerful player.

**Highlights:** View and play sheet music, Mark and annotate scores, Import MusicXML and NotationPad files, Supports dark mode, Transposition (PRO), Change instrument parts (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicReader free?

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

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MusicReader or Music Reader?

MusicReader is rated higher. MusicReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Music Reader averages 4.5 from 192 ratings.

### Do MusicReader or Music Reader have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; MusicReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, MusicReader or Music Reader?

MusicReader ships an update every 9 days, and Music Reader every 4 months. Most recently, MusicReader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Music Reader on October 26, 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.*