CARBONcontrol vs ScoreParrot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CARBONcontrol
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They will be able to adjust and customize each channel, choose the mode of use, adjust the curve with the parametric equalizer, adjust the delay and of course save all these parameters in scenes.
ScoreParrot
This app transforms audio recordings or uploaded music files into MIDI data. It offers playback visualization and exports the transcribed music in MIDI, MusicXML, or PDF formats. Users can save files directly to their device or share them.
- Record audio directly
- Upload audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A)
- Export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF
- MIDI playback visualization
- Save/share to Files, AirDrop
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ScoreParrot listens to music and turns it into MIDI. Upload an audio file or record directly in the app. ScoreParrot returns a MIDI file you can import into any DAW, or notation app. ScoreParrot can also export the MIDI as musicxml or PDF format. FEATURES • Record audio directly in the app or upload audio in common formats - MP3, WAV, M4A • Play back the MIDI with a piano roll or falling notes visualization to preview transcribed notes • Save the MIDI / musicxml / PDF file to Files, AirDrop, or share. • View past transcription orders SUBSCRIPTION ScoreParrot Pro unlocks 1800 minute audio transcription per month. A free tier with 15 minute per month limit lets you try the service before subscribing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CARBONcontrol at none against ScoreParrot's 1. CARBONcontrol also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). ScoreParrot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. ScoreParrot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. CARBONcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.
CARBONcontrol ships an update every 2 months, ScoreParrot every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CARBONcontrol | ScoreParrot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIT Music | SWINNOVATE INC |
In-app purchases
CARBONcontrol
No in-app purchases
ScoreParrot
- ScoreParrot Pro$7.991 Month
