# forScore vs MOTIV Audio

The clearest difference is price: MOTIV Audio at Free against forScore's $24.99. MOTIV Audio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). forScore's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MOTIV Audio is free to download; forScore costs $24.99 up front. forScore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. MOTIV Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

forScore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: forScore has 43K ratings behind it against 3.8K, 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 MOTIV Audio's.

forScore ships an update every 9 days, MOTIV Audio monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | forScore | MOTIV Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motiv-audio/id938264337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Shure](https://appshunter.io/developer/849092213) |

## What reviewers say

### forScore

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Music, #67 Top Paid, #151 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


### MOTIV Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motiv-audio/id938264337)

Record and edit high-quality audio using your device's microphone or a connected MOTIV microphone. Features include uncompressed WAV recording, editing tools like trim and split, and advanced audio controls when using compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Record uncompressed WAV audio, Edit recordings with trim/split, Adjustable fade curves and markers, High-resolution metering, Save to compressed formats, Manage adjustable gain (with mic), Preset modes and custom EQ (with mic)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear recordings
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 🔒 Secure recordings
- 🚀 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Versatile microphone settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings randomly stop or fail
- App crashes on launch
- Mic settings not persisting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to connect external mics

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 export option
- Implement basic audio editing features
- Add ability to organize recordings into folders
- Include a metronome function
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forScore free?

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

### Is MOTIV Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, forScore or MOTIV Audio?

forScore is rated higher. forScore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while MOTIV Audio averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do forScore or MOTIV Audio have ads?

Neither forScore nor MOTIV Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, forScore or MOTIV Audio?

forScore ships an update every 9 days, and MOTIV Audio monthly. Most recently, forScore was updated on October 24, 2026 and MOTIV Audio on October 24, 2026.

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