# SM Music Reader vs Sheets Music Scanner & Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SM Music Reader at 100% against Sheets Music Scanner & Reader's 31%. SM Music Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Sheets Music Scanner & Reader's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sheets Music Scanner & Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SM Music Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

SM Music Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheets Music Scanner & Reader has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SM Music Reader's written reviews are positive against 31% of Sheets Music Scanner & Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SM Music Reader | Sheets Music Scanner & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheets-music-scanner-and-reader/id6757777309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sao Mai Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532411613) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## What reviewers say

### SM Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611)

This application allows users to read and play sheet music in MusicXML format. It offers features for both sighted and visually impaired individuals, including screen reader support and braille translation. Access a vast online library of scores and manage your favorites.

**Highlights:** Read MusicXML files, Screen reader compatibility, Braille music translation, MIDI playback with tempo control, Sheet music drawing, Bookmark management, Access online music library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sheets Music Scanner & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheets-music-scanner-and-reader/id6757777309)

Digitize, organize, and practice sheet music with powerful playback tools. Scan or import scores, convert them to playable digital formats, and customize practice sessions with advanced controls. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

**Highlights:** Scan or import sheet music, Convert scores to playable digital format, Flexible instrument playback, Export in M4A, MIDI, MusicXML, Advanced playback controls, Built-in metronome, Visual piano keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SM Music Reader free?

SM Music Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sheets Music Scanner & Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SM Music Reader or Sheets Music Scanner & Reader?

SM Music Reader is rated higher. SM Music Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sheets Music Scanner & Reader averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do SM Music Reader or Sheets Music Scanner & Reader have ads?

Neither SM Music Reader nor Sheets Music Scanner & Reader 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.*