# Dorico vs Piano2Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Dorico at 4.6 against Piano2Notes's 4.3. Dorico also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 37%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 294). Piano2Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dorico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Piano2Notes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dorico holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dorico has 2.2K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dorico's written reviews are positive against 37% of Piano2Notes's.

Dorico ships an update every 3 weeks, Piano2Notes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dorico | Piano2Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorico-compose-music/id1556625090/reviews)** | [4.3 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano2notes/id1589420929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 975 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) |

## What reviewers say

### Dorico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorico-compose-music/id1556625090)

Create professional music notation and compositions with this powerful app. Easily input notes, edit performances, and share your work in various formats. It's suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** Compose music notation, On-screen keyboard, drum pads, fretboard, MIDI editing tools, PDF, audio, MusicXML export, Print to AirPrint, Read mode with annotation, Automatic engraving

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dorico Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Dorico Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Dorico Lifetime Unlock | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and full-featured notation app on iPad
- 👍 Seamless integration with desktop version
- 🚀 Efficient workflow with keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Impressive engraving and layout capabilities
- 🚀 Comprehensive feature set for composing and arranging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription-only model, no option to purchase outright
- 🐛 Glitchy touch/scroll functionality
- 🐛 Inability to delete clefs or access certain settings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on older iPad models

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening or editing projects
- Corrupted/lost files after app crashes
- Unresponsive keyboard and note input issues
- Scrolling and UI glitches, especially in Engrave mode
- Incompatibility with certain iPad models and iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting input
- Improved file management and organization
- Expanded audio unit/plugin integration
- More customization options for layout and engraving
- Ability to export/import flows and projects between iPad and desktop


### Piano2Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano2notes/id1589420929)

This app uses AI to convert piano recordings into sheet music. It provides playback of the transcribed score and allows export in various formats like PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML. Share your musical creations easily with others.

**Highlights:** Transcribe piano recordings to sheet music, View transcribed music as classical score, Playback sheet music, Download sheet as PDF, MIDI, or MusicXML, Share compositions

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano2Notes Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Klangio Universe Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Piano2Notes Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Klangio Universe Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Single Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 token package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 tokens package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tokens Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Dream come true app
- 🎶 Accurate music transcription
- 🎹 Converts music to piano sheet
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great for composing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ PDF export issues
- 📉 Inaccurate transcriptions
- 💸 Subscription costs are high
- 🚫 Cannot download anything

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working
- Desktop website doesn't work
- App crashes when creating PDF
- Subscription not recognized
- App crashes when tapping download button

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit notes
- Improve general accuracy
- Add enharmonic transposition option
- Allow editing of transcribed music
- Fix PDF export issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dorico free?

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

### Is Piano2Notes free?

Piano2Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dorico or Piano2Notes?

Dorico is rated higher. Dorico averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Piano2Notes averages 4.3 from 294 ratings.

### Do Dorico or Piano2Notes have ads?

Neither Dorico nor Piano2Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dorico or Piano2Notes?

Dorico ships an update every 3 weeks, and Piano2Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dorico was updated on October 27, 2026 and Piano2Notes on October 27, 2026.

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