BandScore vs NotationPlayer

BandScore — practice and play with audio, scores, and your band. iPhone, iPad, and Mac. English, German, French, Spanish. Free version: up to 5 songs, 1 audio file per song Simple mode - Import audio files to create songs - Audio player with adjustable playback speed and pitch (transpose or fine-tune) - Set markers and play ranges for looping - Import lyrics and view them in sync with playback - Organize songs into sets, including last played and recent sets - Songs sync via iCloud across your Apple devices - Tours, function search, settings filter, Siri, and Shortcuts Advanced mode - Import scores: Guitar Pro (GPX/GP2/GP3/GP4/GP5/GP/GP7), MusicXML, or MIDI - Add an audio playback file or an Apple Music track - Display the score as guitar tab, regular staff, percussion staff, percussion tab, piano staff, or piano tab Score player (Advanced mode) - Scrolling score with play position and note highlighting - Adjust playback speed and audio pitch - Loop playback; optional count-in - Define one or more play ranges (start/end) - Optionally play score notes with the built-in MIDI player Lead sheet (Advanced mode) - Scrolling sheet with lyrics and chord symbols - Play along with the audio track WITH PLAYER VERSION (In-App Purchase) YOU RECEIVE IN ADDITION: - Manage unlimited number of songs (device and iCloud storage restrictions apply) - Multiple playback files (audio tracks) per song Playlists: - Assign songs to one or multiple playlists Recording: - Record from a connected instrument - Mix your recording with the song playback tracks for playback and export - Add audio processing (volume, pan, EQ, compressor, reverb) for the recording Band network (Advanced mode): - Connect nearby BandScore devices and sync song selection and play start/stop - Send songs, play settings, and messages to peers Audio Separation: - Split audio on device into vocals, drums, bass, piano, and other stems (no cloud, no extra fee) - Mac with Apple silicon; iPhone 13 or newer; iPad Pro (2018+); iPad Air (2022+) Page-turn keys: - Page-turn keys or a Bluetooth pedal for transport control in lead sheet and player - Define command for keys in Settings WITH THE FULL VERSION (subscription or one-time purchase) YOU RECEIVE IN ADDITION: - All the features from the Player version - Create new songs from scratch using score editor and chord list editor Song parts: - Add, delete or merge song parts Score editing (NOT AVAILABLE on iPhone — iPad and Mac only): - Add, delete, copy, paste measures, notes, chords - Transpose, quantize, bends, slides, hammer-ons/pull-offs - Chord signs, lyrics, and comments - Align tempo from detected transients and beats - Cut, delay, or insert silence in audio - Markers and MIDI program or control changes Lyric editor: - Edit lyric text and times on the beat grid - Follow playback or align times to the vocals - Import from internet, LRC, or text; extract from audio (macOS/iOS 26) Chord list editor: - Sections and section order in text or grid - Transpose, find and replace, key, chord names - Import chord sheets (chord and lyric lines) - Retrieve chords from the score across parts Export: - Export BandScore files, MIDI, PDF (score, lead sheet, lyrics), LRC, and more MIDI: - Send defined MIDI controls while playing Mac: - Menu bar, shortcuts, context menus, and extra windows - Command-click or Shift-click to select songs - Score selection details in its own window Purchases are tied to your Apple ID and work across your devices. Score editing is on iPad and Mac only. Lyric editor, chord lists, song parts, and export are also on iPhone. Optional anonymous usage analytics (opt-in): BandScore may collect sparse product-interaction events (app opens, upgrade funnel, Assistant outcomes) to improve the app. Song titles and chat message content are not collected. You can change this in Settings. Privacy: https://www.musician-apps.com/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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/