# Music Reader vs Notely

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Music Reader at 51% against Notely's 0%. Music Reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Notely's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Notely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Reader | Notely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) |

## 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 |


### Notely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notely-sheet-music-composer/id6791079806)

Compose, edit, and share beautiful sheet music with an intuitive touch-first editor. Create professional scores for various instruments, export them in multiple formats, and organize your projects with ease. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch-first music notation editor, Realistic playback with adjustable tempo, Export to PDF, MIDI, WAV, MP3, PNG, SVG, Support for multiple clefs and instruments, Add lyrics, chords, and annotations, Organize projects with folders, Apple Pencil support for iPad

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notely Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Notely Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Notely Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Is Notely free?

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

### Do Music Reader or Notely have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; Notely 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.*