Comparison

Sheet Music Direct vs Matonizz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sheet Music Direct

Access over 2.2 million premium sheet music arrangements and guitar tabs. Features include instant transposition, score playback, set lists, and offline mode. An optional subscription offers unlimited streaming and access to a vast library.

Highlights
  • 2.2 million+ sheet music arrangements
  • Interactive score playback
  • Instant transposition
  • Set lists for organization
  • Offline mode
  • Bluetooth pedal support
  • Printable sheet music
Features
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Sheet Music Direct is the best sheet music app to discover, learn, and perform all your favorite songs. Instantly access over 2.2 million premium sheet music arrangements and guitar tabs from dozens of top sheet music publishers including Hal Leonard, the world's largest source for music publications. Enjoy interactive scores with powerful tools like instant transposition, score playback, set lists, offline mode, and more. **BETTER WITH PASS UNLIMITED** Upgrade your app experience with a PASS subscription to enjoy unlimited sheet music streaming in the app and on the web. Get started with 30 days free! AN APP DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS BY MUSICIANS Convenient and easy to use on iPad and iPhone • Access your sheet music anywhere: Your library automatically syncs between the app and web to access on any device. • Turn pages with ease: With a simple swipe, get to the next page and never miss a note. Or, turn hands-free with support for Bluetooth pedals. • Download for offline use: No internet? No problem. Download your music in the app to play anywhere. Digital sheet music tailored to you • Instantly transpose to any key: Six sharps not your idea of a good time? Find a key that's comfortable for you. • Change music note size: Ease eye strain with larger notation or reduce it for fewer page turns. • Audio playback with tempo control: Listen to the score for practice, or play along to perform. • Print your sheet music: Need a hard copy? Sign in to your web account and connect to any home printer. Keep your digital sheet music library organized • Bookmark your favorites: Add songs to a wish list, or save your favorites for easy access. • Create custom set lists: Organize songs into lists for your next gig, rehearsal, or special occasion. • Bring the music you already own: Upload your existing sheet music PDFs to store all your music in one place. FREE SHEET MUSIC To get you started, a handful of titles are available to download completely free. Download the app, head to the Store, and look for the Free Sheet Music section. The selection may change from time to time, so make sure to download now and check back regularly. BEST SELECTION & NEWEST RELEASES There's something for everyone, from all-time classics to the hottest new pop songs. Hundreds of titles are added weekly, including new releases, bestsellers, out-of-print works, and more. EVERY INSTRUMENT & SKILL LEVEL Explore arrangements for over 35 instruments, including piano, voice, guitar, choir, ukulele, violin, saxophone, flute, trumpet, cello, drums, bass, and more. Plus, over 25,000 lead sheets, fake book, and official Real Book charts. MUSIC FROM TOP ARTISTS Play and sing all your favorite songs from The Beatles, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Queen, Adele, Leonard Cohen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billie Eilish, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williams, Beethoven, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Alan Menken, Pasek & Paul, Einaudi, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Alexis Ffrench, Bach, Lewis Capaldi, Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo, Frank Sinatra, Josh Groban, Elvis, Louis Armstrong, Bill Withers, Eagles, George Gershwin, Yiruma, Idina Menzel, John Legend, Eric Clapton, John Denver, Chris Tomlin, Bill Withers, The Piano Guys, and many more. MUSIC FROM EVERY GENRE Musical styles are as diverse as the musicians who play them. Enjoy a wide range of songs from Pop, Classical, Movies & TV, Rock, Jazz, Broadway/Musicals, Disney, Christian & Religious, Country, Folk, Christmas & Holiday, Blues, Children's, New Age, Easy Listening, Patriotic, R&B, Soul, Funk, Traditional, Wedding, Latin, Punk, Video Games, Celtic/Irish, Reggae, and more.

About

Matonizz

Features
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Matonizz – Access Your Music Library Anywhere Matonizz allows musicians to access their collection of sheet music and audio recordings on mobile devices. Browse, download, and view sheet-music PDFs and listen to audio tracks associated with your Matonizz account, wherever you are. The app provides convenient access to your music library with offline support, so your scores and recordings are always available when you need them. Features Sheet Music Library • Browse and download sheet-music PDFs from your Matonizz library • View scores directly within the app • Access your sheet music offline • Organize your collection with bookmarks Audio Library • Listen to backing tracks and audio recordings from your library • Built-in audio player with background playback • Manage and access your audio files in one place • Download tracks for offline listening Offline Access • Download sheet music and audio for offline use • Access your music collection even without an internet connection

Screenshots

Sheet Music Direct4 screens
Matonizz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matonizz at none against Sheet Music Direct's 10. Matonizz also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Sheet Music Direct's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sheet Music Direct sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Matonizz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sheet Music Direct ships an update every 4 months, Matonizz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sheet Music Direct versus Matonizz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheet Music DirectMatonizz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSheet Music DirectMATONIZZ PRODUCTION LLC

Bugs and requests

Sheet Music Direct

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing music library after updates
  • Playback issues with incorrect tempos and speeds
  • Compatibility problems on newer iOS devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing keys or transposing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add offline access and printing capabilities
  • Improve search and browsing experience
  • Implement annotation and markup features
  • Offer more affordable subscription options
  • Optimize app performance and stability

Matonizz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sheet Music Direct

One-time8
  • Digital Music Score$0.99
  • Digital Music Score$1.99
  • Digital Music Score2 variants$2.99
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  • Digital Music Score2 variants$3.99
  • SMD Product$4.99
  • Digital Music Score$5.99
  • Digital Music Score$6.99
  • Digital Music Score$9.99
None

Matonizz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sheet Music Direct free?
Sheet Music Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matonizz free?
Matonizz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sheet Music Direct or Matonizz have ads?
Neither Sheet Music Direct nor Matonizz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sheet Music Direct or Matonizz?
Sheet Music Direct ships an update every 4 months, and Matonizz fortnightly. Most recently, Sheet Music Direct was updated on November 6, 2026 and Matonizz on October 31, 2026.

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