# forScore vs Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer

The clearest difference is price: Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer at $4.99 against forScore's $24.99. Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). forScore's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (43K vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

forScore costs $24.99 and Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer $4.99 up front. forScore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

forScore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: forScore has 43K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of forScore's written reviews are positive against 40% of Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | forScore | Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusty-strings-1615-dulcimer/id1406578573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) |

## What reviewers say

### forScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #103 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app digitizes sheet music, offering organization, annotation, and playback tools for musicians. It allows for easy import, library management, and hands-free navigation, enhancing the performance experience.

**Highlights:** PDF sheet music reading, Cloud sync and import, Library organization and search, Annotation tools, Hands-free page turning, Integrated metronome and tuner

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| forScore Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Brahms: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Haydn: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Händel: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Liszt: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Satie: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Schumann: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Tchaikovsky: The Mutopia Collection | Free | one-time |
| Beethoven: The Mutopia Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| forScore Pro 30-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient navigation
- 🔒 Reliable performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Excellent organization
- 👍 Seamless annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 👎 Unintuitive settings/features
- 👎 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing annotations
- Unreliable page turning
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unresponsive touch controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to cut and paste sections of scores
- More flexible page turning controls
- Customizable metronome
- Improved backup and restore functionality
- Easier sharing of annotated scores


### Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusty-strings-1615-dulcimer/id1406578573)

This app simulates the sound and playing experience of a Dusty Strings hammered dulcimer on your iPhone or iPad. Play on-screen or control it via MIDI with a keyboard or other apps, offering a full chromatic range.

**Highlights:** Authentic hammered dulcimer sound, On-screen playing interface, MIDI input support, Full chromatic range (G2-E6), Adjustable hammer types (hard/soft), Drag roll effect with sensitivity settings, Note name display toggle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forScore free?

forScore costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer free?

Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, forScore or Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer?

forScore is rated higher. forScore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do forScore or Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer have ads?

Neither forScore nor Dusty Strings 16/15 Dulcimer shows ads.

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