# Symphony Pro vs NotateMe Now

The clearest difference is price: NotateMe Now at Free against Symphony Pro's $14.99. NotateMe Now also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Symphony Pro's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (56% vs 31%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NotateMe Now is free to download; Symphony Pro costs $14.99 up front. Symphony Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NotateMe Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Symphony Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symphony Pro has 473 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Symphony Pro's written reviews are positive against 31% of NotateMe Now's.

Symphony Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, NotateMe Now every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symphony Pro | NotateMe Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphony-pro-music-notation/id412380315/reviews)** | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme-now/id783567215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **473** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 365 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xenon Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327764518) | [Neuratron Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/699470142) |

## What reviewers say

### Symphony Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphony-pro-music-notation/id412380315)

Compose music notation on your iPad with intuitive handwriting recognition or traditional input methods. Create scores for various ensembles, import and export in multiple formats, and utilize a wide range of notational elements. Enjoy built-in instruments for playback and auditioning.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition for Apple Pencil and touch, Compose for various ensembles, Import/export MusicXML, MIDI, and more, On-screen instrument input, Real-time recording and transcription, Wide range of notational elements, Print via AirPrint

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Version 4: Complete Features Bundle | Free | one-time |
| Handwriting Recognition Tool | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handwriting recognition is great
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Flexible for composing and arranging
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🎹 Works well with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Clunky and unintuitive interface
- 🔊 Poor sound quality of instruments
- 🔒 Issues with saving and exporting files
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Project menu disappears unexpectedly
- Ties and tuplets not working correctly
- Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
- Instruments not transposing properly
- Frequent crashes when editing complex scores

**Requested features**

- Add guitar metronome
- Improve text and lyrics handling
- Allow more customization of page layout
- Implement better transposition and chord features
- Provide more orchestral percussion instruments


### NotateMe Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme-now/id783567215)

Compose music notation on your device using handwriting recognition or by photographing printed sheet music. Instantly play back, edit, and export your creations as MusicXML or MIDI files. Ideal for learning, teaching, or creating music on the go.

**Highlights:** Handwriting music notation, PhotoScore Now printed score capture, Instant playback and editing, MusicXML and MIDI export, Recognizes wide range of notation symbols, Automatic barlines, clefs, and time signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symphony Pro free?

Symphony Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NotateMe Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Symphony Pro or NotateMe Now?

Symphony Pro is rated higher. Symphony Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while NotateMe Now averages 2.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do Symphony Pro or NotateMe Now have ads?

Neither Symphony Pro nor NotateMe Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Symphony Pro or NotateMe Now?

Symphony Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and NotateMe Now every 2 weeks. Most recently, Symphony Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and NotateMe Now on October 21, 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.*