# NoteWorks vs Score

The clearest difference is price: Score at Free against NoteWorks's $4.99. Score also leads on device support (3 vs 1). NoteWorks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Score is free to download; NoteWorks costs $4.99 up front. Score sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. NoteWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteWorks holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteWorks has 155 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NoteWorks's written reviews are positive against 73% of Score's.

NoteWorks ships an update every 5 months, Score every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteWorks | Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteworks/id546003758/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cornelius-composer/id1391591995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azati Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/542365975) | [Insignio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/799596690) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteWorks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteworks/id546003758)

This musical game teaches note recognition and sight-reading skills through interactive gameplay. Players guide a character to catch notes, combining education with entertainment for all ages and skill levels. It offers adjustable difficulty and progress tracking for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Note recognition game, Sight reading practice, Adjustable difficulty, Multiple clef support, On-screen piano input, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with piano practice and note memorization
- 🎨 Fun and engaging game-like interface
- 🔍 Good for beginners and advanced users
- 🔗 Works well with MIDI keyboards
- 📚 Useful for learning note reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Annoying background music
- 🔍 Keyboard too small on iPad
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing note range

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to MIDI keyboard
- Doesn't always register correct note input
- Settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Allow selecting specific note ranges to practice
- Add support for other instruments like guitar
- Provide option to disable sound effects
- Improve keyboard size and responsiveness


### Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cornelius-composer/id1391591995)

This app is an animated music notation editor designed for music education. It allows users to compose, import, and play back music with engaging visual aids and customizable features for various learning levels and instruments.

**Highlights:** Animated music notes, Solfège playback, Color customization for notes, Import/export MusicXML and MIDI, Melodic to rhythmic staff view, Accessibility options for colorblindness

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cornelius Composer - Full App | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full App Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full App Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteWorks free?

NoteWorks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Score free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteWorks or Score?

NoteWorks is rated higher. NoteWorks averages 3.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Score averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do NoteWorks or Score have ads?

Neither NoteWorks nor Score shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteWorks or Score?

NoteWorks ships an update every 5 months, and Score every 3 months. Most recently, NoteWorks was updated on October 6, 2026 and Score on October 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.*