# ScoreParrot vs Refract

The clearest difference is device support: ScoreParrot at 3 against Refract's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreParrot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Refract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScoreParrot against 5.0 for Refract. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreParrot | Refract |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreparrot/id6772692229/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refract-music-visualizer/id6802356398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SWINNOVATE INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772692231) | [Greg Wolny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896084896) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoreParrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreparrot/id6772692229)

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.

**Highlights:** Record audio directly, Upload audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A), Export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF, MIDI playback visualization, Save/share to Files, AirDrop

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScoreParrot Pro | $7.99 | per month |


### Refract

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refract-music-visualizer/id6802356398)

Create dynamic music videos from any audio track using your own photos, text, and effects. This app analyzes music to choreograph visuals in real-time, offering a full timeline editor and export options for major social platforms.

**Highlights:** Beat-synced visualizers, Customizable effects and overlays, Full multi-track timeline editor, Import audio from various sources, One-tap presets for social platforms, Offline processing and export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refract Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Refract Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreParrot free?

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

### Is Refract free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScoreParrot or Refract?

ScoreParrot and Refract are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ScoreParrot or Refract have ads?

Neither ScoreParrot nor Refract shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoreParrot or Refract?

ScoreParrot ships an update every 5 days, and Refract every 5 days. Most recently, ScoreParrot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Refract on October 31, 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.*