# Music Reader vs SM Music Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SM Music Reader at 100% against Music Reader's 51%. SM Music Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Music Reader's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SM Music Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

SM Music Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Reader has 192 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Music Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of SM Music Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Reader | SM Music Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [Sao Mai Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532411613) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SM Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611)

This application allows users to read and play sheet music in MusicXML format. It offers features for both sighted and visually impaired individuals, including screen reader support and braille translation. Access a vast online library of scores and manage your favorites.

**Highlights:** Read MusicXML files, Screen reader compatibility, Braille music translation, MIDI playback with tempo control, Sheet music drawing, Bookmark management, Access online music library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Is SM Music Reader free?

SM Music Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

SM Music Reader is rated higher. Music Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while SM Music Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Music Reader or SM Music Reader have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; SM Music Reader does not.

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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.*