Comparison

SeeScore 2 vs NotationPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SeeScore 2

This music score viewer allows musicians to display and interact with MusicXML files on their devices. It offers flexible layout, playback with customizable instruments, and transposition features, making practice and performance more convenient.

Highlights
  • Display MusicXML scores
  • Flexible pinch-to-zoom layout
  • Playback with customizable instruments
  • Mute parts for practice
  • Instantaneous score transposition
  • Built-in metronome
  • Page turning with playback
Features
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** SeeScore 2 lets you view and play MusicXML files ** SeeScore 2 is a music score display app intended for musicians to practice or perform instrumental or vocal music from the iPad instead of using conventional paper scores. Unlike PDF score display apps which show a tiny score in the middle of the screen with large empty margins, SeeScore 2 uses flexible MusicXML layout so that when you pinch zoom the score reflows to the screen size, right up to the edge, making best use of your valuable screen pixels. Also you can choose any parts to view from multi-part music and change the size of the music to suit your distance from the iPad. Play SeeScore 2 will play with you. You can setup an instrument for each part in the score, and adjust the volumes. You can mute the part you play so it will accompany you, and it will turn the pages while it plays. You can hide all the parts except your own so you don't need to see the other parts while you play. Any tempi and time signatures defined in the score are read while playing and the metronome and auto-scroll automatically follow. Tranpose You can instantaneously transpose the score. Notes and key signatures are all correctly updated and it will play at the new pitch. Metronome SeeScore 2 can play a metronome tick with a pattern which automatically adjusts to the current time signature. Fast. You will notice that SeeScore 2 is extremely fast and responsive. You will never have to wait for a progress bar. The screen will instantly fill with music when you scroll, pinch zoom or transpose. PlayScore 2 You can convert your PDF files to MusicXML using PlayScore 2 (available in the App Store), then open them in SeeScore 2, or most score writing programs can output MusicXML directly. Free SeeScore 2 can: • Display any MusicXML score • Pinch zoom to change the staff height • Play any MusicXML score (auto selected instruments only) • Search your library by title, composer, instruments By upgrading you can: • Display selected parts • Set instruments • Set individual part volumes • Transpose • Use the metronome tick • Use count-in to start playing • Export MIDI and PDF • Add a metronome marking at the start of the score • Count-in • Play loop, for practising those few difficult bars • Use your Airturn pedal • Set title, composer etc. If you have any problem with SeeScore 2 or encounter any files which cause problems please contact us at www.seescore.co.uk/contact/ . If something doesn't work for you please contact us before writing a review. It may be a misunderstanding or we can fix your problem.

About

NotationPlayer

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NotationPlayer turns your sheet music into sound. Open any MusicXML or ABC file, choose from over 100 realistic instruments, and hear your music played back instantly — with full tempo control, transposition, and a built-in metronome. Built for trad and folk musicians, with full MusicXML support for classical, jazz, and any sheet music you read. PLAY YOUR MUSIC • Play MusicXML and ABC notation files with realistic instrument sounds • Adjust tempo from half speed to double speed without changing pitch • Transpose to any key with one tap • Built-in metronome with click, woodblock, and bodhrán sounds • Count-in option for a clean start • Auto-scroll follows the music as it plays FIND NEW TUNES • Search over 30,000 traditional tunes from The Session • Browse the ABC Notation archive and Henrik Norbeck's collection • Paste ABC or MusicXML notation directly into the app • 55 sample tunes included — Celtic, Classical, Bluegrass, and Jazz LEARN AND PRACTISE • Tap any note to set a cue point and play from there • Loop any section by selecting start and end notes — perfect for tricky passages • Show note names (C, D, E…) above or below every note — helpful for beginners and for unfamiliar clefs • Lyrics displayed and synced to playback • Swing control for jazz and traditional styles MULTI-TRACK MIXER • Assign different instruments to each voice or part 100+ instruments including fiddle, tin whistle, mandolin, piano, guitar, flute, and more • Volume, pan, mute, and solo controls per track • Guitar chord accompaniment from chord symbols ANNOTATE YOUR SCORES • Draw on your scores with pen and highlighter • Add text notes anywhere on the page • Multiple colours and tools • Your annotations are saved with each tune ORGANISE YOUR MUSIC • Build tune sets — group tunes into medleys that play seamlessly • Create playlists with sets and individual tunes • Ensemble mode — add backing instruments to your playlists • Speed control for playlist playback • Favourites and search across your library EXPORT AND SHARE • Export scores as PDF for printing or sharing with bandmates • Export audio as MP3 • Share with other musicians WORKS OFFLINE NotationPlayer works without an internet connection. Your tunes, instruments, and playlists are always available — perfect for rehearsals, sessions, and practice anywhere. Built for musicians who want their notation to do more than just sit on the page. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SeeScore 22 screens
NotationPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NotationPlayer at every 2 weeks against SeeScore 2's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SeeScore 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NotationPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, NotationPlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SeeScore 2 versus NotationPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeScore 2NotationPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDolphin ComputingChorusLogic Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SeeScore 2

One-time1
  • Upgrade SeeScore 2$9.99
2 purchases

NotationPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • NotationPlayer Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is SeeScore 2 free?
SeeScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotationPlayer free?
NotationPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeeScore 2 or NotationPlayer have ads?
Neither SeeScore 2 nor NotationPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeScore 2 or NotationPlayer?
SeeScore 2 ships an update every 2 months, and NotationPlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SeeScore 2 was updated on June 5, 2026 and NotationPlayer on September 20, 2026.

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