# forScore vs ChoirMate

forScore and ChoirMate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of ChoirMate's written reviews are positive against 49% of forScore's. ChoirMate also leads on price (Free vs $24.99) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). forScore's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 183) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ChoirMate is free to download; forScore costs $24.99 up front. forScore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and ChoirMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for forScore against 4.8 for ChoirMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: forScore has 43K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of forScore's written reviews are positive against 98% of ChoirMate's.

forScore ships an update fortnightly, ChoirMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | forScore | ChoirMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376/reviews) | [4.8 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choirmate/id1495545798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 183 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Sounds Good](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596167390) |

## What reviewers say

### forScore

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Music, #172 Top Grossing · Music (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


### ChoirMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choirmate/id1495545798)

This app helps choirs manage their activities, practice, and communication in one place. It offers features like set lists, audio files, sheet music, and a calendar. Designed for conductors, board members, and choir members, it aims to simplify choir organization and practice.

**Highlights:** Set lists, Audio file management, Sheet music access, Communication tools, Activity calendar, Self-practice features, File storage

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChoirMate Premium | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for choir practice and organization
- 💬 Excellent communication and messaging features
- 📚 Convenient access to music, lyrics, and recordings
- 📆 Helpful calendar and event management
- 🤝 Brings choir members together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No ability to add personal practice tracks
- 📱 Needs better mobile/car integration
- 📝 Inability to annotate sheet music

**Reported bugs**

- Notification issues
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to annotate sheet music
- Improved mobile/car integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forScore free?

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

### Is ChoirMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, forScore or ChoirMate?

forScore and ChoirMate are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 43K and 183 ratings respectively.

### Do forScore or ChoirMate have ads?

Neither forScore nor ChoirMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, forScore or ChoirMate?

forScore ships an update fortnightly, and ChoirMate weekly. Most recently, forScore was updated on September 28, 2026 and ChoirMate on September 26, 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.*