# Melody Scanner vs Viola Sight

The clearest difference is rating: Melody Scanner at 1.6 against Viola Sight's 1.0. Melody Scanner also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melody Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Viola Sight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melody Scanner holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melody Scanner has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melody Scanner | Viola Sight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viola-sight-read-studio/id6804263348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) | [Brandon Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804257965) |

## What reviewers say

### Melody Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068)

Convert audio recordings and YouTube videos into musical scores. View transcriptions as classical scores, piano rolls, or guitar tabs, and play them back. Download your creations in various formats or share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Transcribe audio to sheet music, Support for piano, flute, violin, and guitar, Multiple transcription views (score, piano roll, tab), Playback functionality, Download sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML), Share compositions, Desktop version synchronization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Melody Scanner Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Melody Scanner Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Quick transcription
- 💡 Helps learn music
- ✅ Good for basic songs
- ✨ Clean sheet music layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate transcriptions
- 💸 Premium features not working
- ❌ YouTube import issues
- 🤷‍♂️ Poor sound quality
- 🚫 No free trial for basic function

**Reported bugs**

- Upload function not working
- App doesn't recognize stave lines/notation
- App gives too many notes at once or notes octaves apart
- Errors when generating sheet music
- Premium features not unlocked after payment

**Requested features**

- Single instrument mode on app
- Full song transcription (not just 1 min)
- Ability to export full transcriptions
- More accurate transcription for complex music
- Improved MIDI playback accuracy


### Viola Sight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viola-sight-read-studio/id6804263348)

This app helps viola players improve sight-reading skills and intonation. It uses real-time audio pitch detection to provide instant feedback and offers various training modes to build reflexes and muscle memory.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio pitch detection, String-by-string and finger isolation training, Customizable scales and key signatures, Targeted position shifting practice, Adjustable note counts, Intonation target settings, Live visual guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viola Sight-Read Studio | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melody Scanner free?

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

### Is Viola Sight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melody Scanner or Viola Sight?

Melody Scanner is rated higher. Melody Scanner averages 1.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Viola Sight averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Melody Scanner or Viola Sight have ads?

Neither Melody Scanner nor Viola Sight shows ads.

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