# Dorico vs CanBoogie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CanBoogie at 100% against Dorico's 55%. CanBoogie also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dorico's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dorico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CanBoogie asks for nothing beyond the download.

CanBoogie 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. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dorico's written reviews are positive against 100% of CanBoogie's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dorico | CanBoogie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/canboogie/id6792918286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 975 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [The Groovy Venture Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792918468) |

## 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


### CanBoogie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canboogie/id6792918286)

Discover live music events, get venue-specific entry information, and log setlists in real-time. Track your concert history, connect with other fans, and stay updated on your favorite artists and venues.

**Highlights:** Discover local concerts, Venue entry information, Live setlist logging, Fan community threads, Concert history tracking, Artist and venue notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dorico free?

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

### Is CanBoogie free?

CanBoogie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Dorico or CanBoogie have ads?

Neither Dorico nor CanBoogie 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.*