Comparison

ScoreView vs CantaVue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScoreView

Features
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ScoreView is a mobile music notation tool designed specifically for guitarists and musicians. Not only can you view and practice sheet music, but now you can also directly edit scores right on your phone—from adjusting individual notes to resizing measures or changing time signatures—perfecting your score anytime, anywhere. [Full Format Compatibility] Supports importing .gp / .gp3 / .gp4 / .gp5 / .gpx / .gpif and .musicxml formats. Whether it's full orchestral scores or solo guitar parts, everything is accurately parsed and faithfully reproduced. [Sheet Music Editing (New Feature)] • Tap any note to select and edit: change frets, switch strings, adjust duration. • Insert or delete measures at specific positions; add or remove beats. • Quickly add notes and rests, or remove unwanted ones. • Edit common playing effects such as ghost notes, muted notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs, etc. • After editing, the player automatically synchronizes with the cursor remaining in place—no jumping—enabling smooth, uninterrupted workflow. [System-Level File Integration] Simply tap a score file within iOS’s “Files” app or WeChat chat history to launch ScoreView instantly, which automatically parses and plays the file—no cumbersome import steps required. [Professional-Grade Rendering & Playback] • Display staff notation and tablature (Tab) together or switch between them independently. • Built-in high-quality synthesizer supports free track switching, independent muting/soloing, and volume control. • Adjust playback speed freely to master difficult passages. • AB loop playback for selected sections, allowing repeated refinement of details. • Metronome and countdown timer help maintain steady timing during practice. [Vast Local Song Library] With its large-capacity local storage architecture, you can save hundreds or even thousands of high-resolution guitar tabs for offline access anytime. Supports folder-based organization and batch operations. [Immersive Experience] • Native support for seamless landscape/portrait mode switching—full-screen viewing in landscape mode. • Automatic dark/light mode adaptation. • Clean, intuitive interface with no unnecessary distractions. [Additional Practical Tools] • Built-in guitar tuner for instant pitch calibration. • High-definition printing and PDF export, supporting landscape A4 and 2x/3x high-resolution output. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced band veteran, ScoreView is your most reliable digital sheet music companion—right in your pocket. Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CantaVue

Features
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CantaVue From the first read-through to your next performance. Bring your scores, annotations and practice together in one focused space. A home for your repertoire Import PDFs, organize with tags, favorites and libraries, then bring scores or page ranges into your next setlist. A clearer view of your music Single-page, two-page and continuous reading, with zoom and quick page navigation to suit your score. Make the score your own Capture fingering and expression with ink, highlights, text and music symbols. Organize revisions with layers and history. Give your practice a rhythm Bring goals, session records and local recordings together. Listen back, reflect and keep moving with purpose. Ideas can change. Originals should stay. Annotations and reading adjustments preserve the original PDF. Your library is stored locally, with exports and backups you control. Data is transferred only when you connect a service and explicitly start an operation. Automatic cloud sync is not available. Does photo import recognize musical notes? Image and scan import creates a PDF for reading and annotation. It does not convert notes into editable notation. Music recognition remains a research direction.

Screenshots

ScoreView4 screens
CantaVue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CantaVue at none against ScoreView's 2. ScoreView's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScoreView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CantaVue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreView ships an update every 8 days, CantaVue every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ScoreView versus CantaVue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreViewCantaVue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓飞 沈FindTop Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScoreView

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99
None

CantaVue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoreView free?
ScoreView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CantaVue free?
CantaVue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScoreView or CantaVue have ads?
Neither ScoreView nor CantaVue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreView or CantaVue?
ScoreView ships an update every 8 days, and CantaVue every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScoreView was updated on November 5, 2026 and CantaVue on October 31, 2026.

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