# Sibelius vs SongReady

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongReady at 100% against Sibelius's 36%. SongReady also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Sibelius's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sibelius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SongReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongReady holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Sibelius's written reviews are positive against 100% of SongReady's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sibelius | SongReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songready/id6791620990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avid®](https://appshunter.io/developer/436394595) | [Inspire Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787251893) |

## What reviewers say

### Sibelius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259)

Professional music notation software is now available on mobile devices. Create, edit, and hear your compositions anywhere with a full suite of tools optimized for touch and stylus input. Seamlessly sync across platforms and access different feature tiers to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Professional music notation, Cross-platform synchronization, High-quality sample library, Apple Pencil and touch optimization, Innovative note entry, Command Search functionality, Scalable subscription tiers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sibelius Artist for iOS | $5.99 | per month |
| Sibelius Ultimate for iOS | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Useful for composing on the go
- 💡 Good for making quick edits to existing scores
- 🎨 Stylish and professional-looking app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version and accessing features
- 💰 Subscription service is very expensive
- 🔇 Limited sound library and poor playback quality
- 📁 Unreliable saving and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing or not saving properly
- Subscription issues and inability to log in
- Crashes when performing basic actions
- Compatibility problems with newer iPad OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge chord symbols
- More time signature options
- Support for MIDI input
- Better Apple Pencil integration
- Autosave and improved file management


### SongReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songready/id6791620990)

This app helps musicians track their song readiness, log practice sessions, and build setlists. It visualizes progress and suggests songs to review, ensuring your repertoire is always performance-ready.

**Highlights:** Readiness dashboard (Solid, Rusty, Forgotten), One-tap practice logging, Needs Review queue for song prioritization, Setlist building with readiness indicators, Progress visualization (streaks, trends), Per-instrument analytics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SongReady Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SongReady Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sibelius free?

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

### Is SongReady free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sibelius or SongReady?

SongReady is rated higher. Sibelius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SongReady averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sibelius or SongReady have ads?

Neither Sibelius nor SongReady shows ads.

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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.*