# SeeMusic vs Melody Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: SeeMusic at 3.9 against Melody Scanner's 1.7. SeeMusic also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Melody Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SeeMusic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Melody Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SeeMusic holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeeMusic has 226 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SeeMusic's written reviews are positive against 28% of Melody Scanner's.

SeeMusic ships an update every 3 days, Melody Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeeMusic | Melody Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seemusic/id1494198562/reviews)** | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 649 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377503629) | [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) |

## What reviewers say

### SeeMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seemusic/id1494198562)

Transform your piano playing into stunning, cinematic falling-note videos. This app generates synchronized 3D visuals with customizable colors and effects, allowing you to create professional-quality piano content for social media or live performances.

**Highlights:** 3D falling notes visualization, 4K video rendering, Add particles and saber effects, Integrate real video footage, Customizable note colors, MIDI editing capabilities, Live MIDI instrument connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeeMusic PRO Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SeeMusic PRO Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| SeeMusic PRO 1 Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 3 Months | $24.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 6 Months | $44.99 | one-time |
| SeeMusic PRO 1 Year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🎨 Beautiful particle effects
- 💡 Versatile customization options
- 🎹 Great for piano videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model too expensive
- 🤔 Confusing interface for beginners
- 🔍 Limited MIDI support
- 📱 Compatibility issues on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded audio/MIDI not syncing properly
- Crashes when changing certain settings
- Playback issues with longer MIDI files
- Unreliable MIDI input detection
- Rendering problems on higher resolutions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import custom MIDI files
- Improve recording and export options
- Implement a one-time purchase model
- Enhance mobile device support
- Provide more tutorial and guidance


### Melody Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068)

Convert audio recordings and YouTube videos into musical scores. View transcriptions as classical scores, piano rolls, or guitar tabs, and play them back. Download your creations in various formats or share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Transcribe audio to sheet music, Support for piano, flute, violin, and guitar, Multiple transcription views (score, piano roll, tab), Playback functionality, Download sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML), Share compositions, Desktop version synchronization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Melody Scanner Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Melody Scanner Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Quick transcription
- 💡 Helps learn music
- ✅ Good for basic songs
- ✨ Clean sheet music layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate transcriptions
- 💸 Premium features not working
- ❌ YouTube import issues
- 🤷‍♂️ Poor sound quality
- 🚫 No free trial for basic function

**Reported bugs**

- Upload function not working
- App doesn't recognize stave lines/notation
- App gives too many notes at once or notes octaves apart
- Errors when generating sheet music
- Premium features not unlocked after payment

**Requested features**

- Single instrument mode on app
- Full song transcription (not just 1 min)
- Ability to export full transcriptions
- More accurate transcription for complex music
- Improved MIDI playback accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeeMusic free?

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

### Is Melody Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SeeMusic or Melody Scanner?

SeeMusic is rated higher. SeeMusic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Melody Scanner averages 1.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do SeeMusic or Melody Scanner have ads?

Neither SeeMusic nor Melody Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeeMusic or Melody Scanner?

SeeMusic ships an update every 3 days, and Melody Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, SeeMusic was updated on October 3, 2026 and Melody Scanner on October 2, 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.*