# Reflow vs Musicnotes

The clearest difference is rating: Musicnotes at 4.8 against Reflow's 3.5. Musicnotes also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 33) and chart position (#207 vs unranked). Reflow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Musicnotes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Musicnotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musicnotes has 43K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Reflow's written reviews are positive against 55% of Musicnotes's.

Reflow ships an update every 2 weeks, Musicnotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reflow | Musicnotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflow-score-editor/id517574672/reviews) | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 101 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gargant](https://appshunter.io/developer/412446995) | [Musicnotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/369741037) |

## What reviewers say

### Reflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflow-score-editor/id517574672)

Create, edit, and share musical scores and guitar tablature. Supports multiple instruments, realistic playback, and import/export of various file formats. Ideal for songwriters and musicians looking to compose and practice.

**Highlights:** Tablature and notation editor, Import Guitar Pro and MIDI files, Realistic instrument playback, Instant web sharing, Multi-track scores, Chord diagrams, Edit while playing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reflow Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Reflow — Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Musicnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Access and play a vast library of digital sheet music. Practice with interactive tools, transpose keys, and annotate scores. Organize your music into set lists for lessons, rehearsals, or performances.

**Highlights:** Interactive sheet music player, Key transposition tool, Annotation and markup, Set list organization, 500,000+ sheet music arrangements, Personal sheet music upload, Interactive playback with tempo control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Musicnotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| PDF Sheet Music Arrangement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement + PDF | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement + PDF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro Credit Pack (3 Credits) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great convenience
- 🎹 Fantastic range of music
- 🎶 Adjustable to skill level
- 💻 Reliable and responsive
- 🎨 Helpful playback and annotation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced compared to other options
- 🔒 Restrictive printing and usage policies
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🖥️ Inconsistent pricing between app and website
- 📱 Poor iPad and iPhone X support

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access purchased content
- Crashes and performance problems, especially on newer devices
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating and scrolling sheet music
- Unreliable playback and sync features

**Requested features**

- Add ability to permanently delete pre-installed songs
- Improve note-taking and annotation tools, including Apple Pencil support
- Implement better browsing and search functionality
- Allow more flexible printing and copying options
- Add seamless syncing between app and website purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reflow free?

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

### Is Musicnotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reflow or Musicnotes?

Musicnotes is rated higher. Reflow averages 3.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Musicnotes averages 4.8 from 43K ratings.

### Do Reflow or Musicnotes have ads?

Musicnotes shows ads; Reflow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reflow or Musicnotes?

Reflow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Musicnotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reflow was updated on September 10, 2026 and Musicnotes on September 26, 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.*