# Music Reader vs Sheet Show

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheet Show at 100% against Music Reader's 51%. Sheet Show also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Sheet Show sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Reader ships an update every 4 months, Sheet Show every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Reader | Sheet Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **192** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [Kevin Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033) |

## 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 |


### Sheet Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-show/id1628241864)

This app helps musicians manage and display sheet music digitally. It allows importing PDFs, hands-free page turning with a foot pedal, and includes a metronome. Share music across devices or use it offline.

**Highlights:** Import PDF sheet music, Hands-free page turning, MIDI device control, Add annotations and triggers, Integrated metronome, Offline availability, Cross-device sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited PDF Storage | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Is Sheet Show free?

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

### Do Music Reader or Sheet Show have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; Sheet Show does not.

### Which is updated more often, Music Reader or Sheet Show?

Music Reader ships an update every 4 months, and Sheet Show every 5 weeks. Most recently, Music Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sheet Show on October 7, 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.*