# Dorico vs IMSLP Practice

The clearest difference is rating: IMSLP Practice at 5.0 against Dorico's 4.6. IMSLP Practice also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Dorico's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dorico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and IMSLP Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IMSLP Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dorico has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dorico ships an update monthly, IMSLP Practice weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dorico | IMSLP Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorico-compose-music/id1556625090/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp-practice/id6736897700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 979 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [Project Petrucci LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373671781) |

## What reviewers say

### Dorico

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

Create professional music scores for up to eight instruments with this intuitive composition app. Input notes via on-screen or MIDI keyboards, then play back and edit with powerful tools. Share your creations as PDFs, audio, or MusicXML.

**Highlights:** Compose music for up to eight instruments, On-screen keyboard, drum pads, and fretboard input, MIDI editing tools, Export as PDF, audio, or MusicXML, Print to AirPrint-enabled printers, Read mode with Apple Pencil annotation

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

**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


### IMSLP Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp-practice/id6736897700)

Access a vast library of public domain classical music scores and enhance your practice with integrated tools. Annotate directly on scores, use a metronome and tuner, record yourself, and organize your music for lessons or performances. Import your own PDFs and use hands-free page turning.

**Highlights:** Vast public domain score library, In-app metronome and tuner, Score annotation with Apple Pencil/finger, Practice session recording and playback, Practice plan creation and logging, Hands-free page turning, Import personal PDFs and forScore backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $37.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dorico free?

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

### Is IMSLP Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dorico or IMSLP Practice?

IMSLP Practice is rated higher. Dorico averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while IMSLP Practice averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dorico or IMSLP Practice have ads?

Neither Dorico nor IMSLP Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dorico or IMSLP Practice?

Dorico ships an update monthly, and IMSLP Practice weekly. Most recently, Dorico was updated on November 11, 2026 and IMSLP Practice on November 8, 2026.

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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.*