Comparison

MusicReader vs Hooks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MusicReader

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
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Transform your device(s) into an electronic sheet music stand. Start your free demo or 30-day trial today! MusicReader is the complete solution for your sheet music needs across all your compatible devices, such as tablets, laptops, phones, and desktop computers. The MusicReader platform offers a range of features designed especially for musicians, to help with preparation, rehearsals, and live performances. It's the perfect companion for soloists, ensemble members, and orchestra players alike. Key Features of the MusicReader App: # Organized Music Library: Easily sort, search, and organize your music collection. # Versatile Display Options: Choose between full, half, or dual-page views, or let the music scroll on screen. # Integrated Playlist: Arrange your pieces in the order you need for a concert or rehearsal. # Enhanced Page Turning: Turn half a page at a time, or scroll continuously. # Offline Capabilities: The App works fully offline with music stored on your device. (Exceptions: account-related functions and some file conversions require internet.) # In-App Annotations: Mark up your scores with pencil, marker, text, and symbols, or write directly with a digital pen or your finger. You can easily change the color and size of existing annotations. # Hands-Free Page Turning: Use foot pedals or the integrated automatic timer. # Personalized Interface: Show only the menu options you need. # Integrated Music Tools: A built-in music player, metronome, sound recorder, and more are at your fingertips. # Half-Page View: Displays notes larger, making reading easier for visually impaired musicians. # Inverted Colors: Shows white notes on a black background to reduce screen glare and help visually impaired musicians. MusicReader also offers a cloud account for seamless music management: # Cross-Device Synchronization: Keep the same sheet music on all your devices. # Easy Music Transfers: Upload and move sheet music effortlessly. # Secure Backups: Store your music safely in your account. # Music Sharing: Share sheet music with fellow musicians. # Diverse File Support: Import image, eBook, and audio files. # Direct Mailbox: Email files straight to your MusicReader account. # Cloud App: Use MusicReader in any browser. Try it all with our free demo or 30-day trial, then choose an affordable subscription plan. Check out our current offers and bundle deals on our website or within the App's Account Settings. Need help? Our support team is always here for you – just contact us through the App. We'd also love your feedback and suggestions to make MusicReader even better!

About

Hooks

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Hooks is the app built for people who actually make music. From the first spark to the finished song, everything in one place. — REAL-TIME CO-WRITING Write with your co-authors at the same time, in the same project. No more back-and-forth messages, lost versions, or scattered notes. Write in the shared space, develop ideas in your private notes, all inside the app. — YOUR FULL CATALOG, WITH AUTHORSHIP ATTACHED Every song, every version, every folder, with a record of who wrote it. An audio, a verse, a riff: captured in seconds and stored where it belongs. — AN AI THAT REFUSES TO WRITE YOUR SONG (PRO) Coda is a co-writer, not a ghostwriter. It asks questions, opens doors, and breaks blocks, but the words are yours. No generated lyrics. No slop. — FIND COLLABORATORS (PRO) Stuck for lack of a partner? Connect with songwriters and producers who actually match what you're working on. — SPLITS WITHOUT THE DRAMA Set percentages and notify participants. Everyone approves, or counters. Export a split sheet PDF in one tap with Hooks Pro. — LYRIC TRANSLATION (PRO) Export your project with translated lyrics, ideal for international pitches and sync. — FREE AND PRO Co-writing, your catalog, ideas and splits are free. Hooks Pro unlocks Coda, collaborator search, audio and references in your projects, split sheet PDFs and lyric translation. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Hooks was built by a producer and songwriter. From the studio, for the studio. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://writinghooks.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://writinghooks.app/privacy

Screenshots

MusicReader3 screens
Hooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MusicReader at 13.0 against Hooks's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MusicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MusicReader versus Hooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusicReaderHooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLeoné MusicReader B.V.VITOR REGO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MusicReader

One-time1
  • MRSync Subscription 1 Year$14.99
2 purchases

Hooks

Subscriptions2
  • Hooks Pro$9.991 Month
  • Hooks Pro1 Year trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is MusicReader free?
MusicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooks free?
Hooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MusicReader or Hooks have ads?
Neither MusicReader nor Hooks shows ads.

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