# forScore vs Jingle+

The clearest difference is price: Jingle+ at $0.99 against forScore's $24.99. Jingle+ also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). forScore's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (43K vs 319). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

forScore costs $24.99 and Jingle+ $0.99 up front. forScore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Jingle+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

forScore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: forScore has 43K ratings behind it against 319, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of forScore's written reviews are positive against 72% of Jingle+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

forScore ships an update fortnightly, Jingle+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | forScore | Jingle+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376/reviews)** | [4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 319 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #185 |
| Size | 42 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Charlie Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484) |

## What reviewers say

### forScore

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Music, #165 Top Grossing · Music, #185 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


### Jingle+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app simulates various shaker instruments using your phone's motion. Experience realistic sound and feel, perfect for live performances or studio work.

**Highlights:** Real motion shaker simulation, Realistic sound and feel, High-precision accelerometer data, Expressive real-time control, Tambourine, maraca, egg shaker, sleigh bells

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Instruments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inter-App Audio | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Great fun and enjoyment
- 🎄 Brings holiday cheer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎶 Responsive to shaking/tapping
- 🌟 Realistic sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎛️ Limited instrumental options
- 🔊 Low volume egg shaker sound
- 🎛️ Some sounds not very good (tambourine)
- 🐛 Background playback issues
- 🐛 App doesn't always shut off easily

**Reported bugs**

- Background playback feature not working reliably
- App continues playing when not on the app
- App doesn't work on some devices (iPhone 12 Pro)
- App doesn't open/work after installation
- Stuck on jingle bells sound

**Requested features**

- More instrumental options (snare drum, cymbals)
- Lego sound effect
- Slapstick sound effect
- Add iWatch support
- Tutorial section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forScore free?

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

### Is Jingle+ free?

Jingle+ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, forScore or Jingle+?

forScore is rated higher. forScore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Jingle+ averages 4.5 from 319 ratings.

### Do forScore or Jingle+ have ads?

Neither forScore nor Jingle+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, forScore or Jingle+?

forScore ships an update fortnightly, and Jingle+ every 6 months. Most recently, forScore was updated on September 25, 2026 and Jingle+ on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, forScore or Jingle+?

forScore currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Jingle+ at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*