# Modus vs Henle Library

The clearest difference is price: Henle Library at Free against Modus's $0.99. Henle Library also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Modus's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 35%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Henle Library is free to download; Modus costs $0.99 up front. Henle Library sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Modus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Modus holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Henle Library has 94 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Modus's written reviews are positive against 35% of Henle Library's.

Modus ships an update every 6 months, Henle Library every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modus | Henle Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modus-metronome/id466661976/reviews)** | [3.0 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henle-library/id1021283948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Guenter Henle Verlag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416460395) |

## What reviewers say

### Modus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modus-metronome/id466661976)

This stylish and accurate metronome offers audible and visual timing cues. Set tempos easily via typing, dial, or tap, and save custom presets for quick access. It supports multitasking and works even in silent mode.

**Highlights:** Audible and visual metronome modes, Multiple tempo setting methods, Customizable presets, Multitasking support, Silent mode operation, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Henle Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henle-library/id1021283948)

Access high-quality digital Urtext editions of classical music scores on your tablet. Practice, rehearse, and perform with a range of interactive features designed for musicians of all levels. Enjoy annotations, metronome, playback, and more.

**Highlights:** Digital Urtext editions, Customizable score purchases, Print and export PDFs, Score modification and annotations, Metronome and recording, Part and score switching, Explanatory notes access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 22 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 High-quality Henle urtext editions
- ✏️ Annotation and marking capabilities
- 🎵 Beautiful score formatting and rendering
- 🎚️ Customizable spacing and sizing options
- 🎹 Multiple fingering/bowing variants available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annotations frequently disappear or get lost
- ✏️ Eraser function unreliable and non-intuitive
- 🖊️ Apple Pencil annotation tools difficult to use
- 📖 Multi-movement scores split into individual pieces
- 🖨️ Poor print quality with severe aliasing

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations deleted after app updates or restarts
- Eraser function fails to remove marks consistently
- Marks don't record when crossing between staff lines
- App crashes when opening purchased scores
- Purchased scores disappear from library

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality for annotations
- Ability to print entire multi-movement pieces together
- Half-page turning option for performers
- Playlist or collection grouping system
- Individual score parts (not just full scores)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modus free?

Modus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Henle Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Modus or Henle Library?

Modus is rated higher. Modus averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Henle Library averages 3.0 from 94 ratings.

### Do Modus or Henle Library have ads?

Neither Modus nor Henle Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modus or Henle Library?

Modus ships an update every 6 months, and Henle Library every 3 months. Most recently, Modus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Henle Library on November 1, 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.*