# Score Creator vs NumScore

The clearest difference is price: Score Creator at Free against NumScore's $19.99. Score Creator also leads on ratings volume (493 vs 9). NumScore's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Score Creator is free to download; NumScore costs $19.99 up front. Score Creator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NumScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

NumScore holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Score Creator has 493 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Score Creator's written reviews are positive against 89% of NumScore's.

Score Creator ships an update weekly, NumScore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score Creator | NumScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-creator-compose-music/id627486149/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numscore-music-notation/id1581976694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **493** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 299 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TRAN PHUONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/572550151) | [Supertintin Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/345365970) |

## What reviewers say

### Score Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-creator-compose-music/id627486149)

Easily compose and edit sheet music on your mobile device. This app simplifies music creation with a text-keyboard-like interface for notes and chords, supports multiple instruments and clefs, and allows for lyric and chord symbol writing. It's ideal for songwriters, teachers, and students.

**Highlights:** Compose music scores with various clefs and symbols, Write lyrics and chord symbols, Multi-track support for different instruments, Playback sound for each instrument, Transpose songs and import/export MIDI/MusicXML, Export to PDF and audio files, Editing assistant features

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-month full version | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic user - one year | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Three-month full version | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic user - one year | $17.49 | per year |
| One-year full version | $27.49 | per year |
| Basic user - full version | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime full version | $98.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for composing music on the go
- 💡 Useful for learning and practicing music
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Helpful for arranging and transcribing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Poor sound quality of instruments
- 🔇 Lack of dynamics and articulation support
- 🔇 Limited range of instruments
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of data and unsaved work
- Playback issues, including notes not playing correctly
- Instrument key signatures not working as expected
- App crashing on launch or when opening certain scores
- Inability to edit or modify existing compositions

**Requested features**

- Add more percussion instruments
- Implement dynamics, articulations, and expression markings
- Allow for more than 2 instruments in the free version
- Improve the drum notation and playback
- Add support for chords, trills, and other advanced notation


### NumScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numscore-music-notation/id1581976694)

Create professional, neat, and beautiful numbered musical scores using handwriting or a virtual keyboard. Supports a vast array of musical notation elements and specific performance signs for instruments like the Guzheng. Offers automatic layout adjustments and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and virtual keyboard input, Extensive musical notation elements, Guzheng performance sign support, Automatic and adjustable layout, Customizable sound fonts, Multiple export formats (PDF, MIDI, PNG, Audio)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score Creator free?

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

### Is NumScore free?

NumScore costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Score Creator or NumScore?

NumScore is rated higher. Score Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while NumScore averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Score Creator or NumScore have ads?

Neither Score Creator nor NumScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Score Creator or NumScore?

Score Creator ships an update weekly, and NumScore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Score Creator was updated on September 26, 2026 and NumScore on September 22, 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.*