# ECD Tunes vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is price: PlayScore 2 at Free against ECD Tunes's $40.99. PlayScore 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 3). ECD Tunes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; ECD Tunes costs $40.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ECD Tunes asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayScore 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

ECD Tunes ships an update every 35 months, PlayScore 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ECD Tunes | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $40.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecd-tunes/id721818937/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **50.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 41 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transported Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/391280629) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### ECD Tunes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecd-tunes/id721818937)

This app provides a digital library for English Country Dance musicians, allowing them to organize and access sheet music. It supports various file formats and lets users create and share event schedules.

**Highlights:** Digital sheet music library, Supports PDF, GIF, TIF, PNG, Add custom music volumes, Capture images via camera, Create and share events, AirDrop and email sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayScore 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs and have it played back. Adjust instruments, tempo, and transposition. Export your scores as MusicXML and MIDI for further editing.

**Highlights:** Scan music from photos and PDFs, Playback with scrolling notation, Adjust volume, instrument, and transposition, Smart metronome with time signature recognition, Export as MusicXML and MIDI, Create 'Playable Score' documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayScore Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| PlayScore 2 Professional month | $6.99 | per month |
| PlayScore Productivity | $34.99 | per year |
| PlayScore 2 Professional year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning music
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎉 Impressive music recognition capabilities
- 💡 Helpful for practicing and isolating parts
- 🎨 Versatile playback options (tempo, instrument)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent note/rhythm recognition
- 🔢 Limitations on number of pages scanned
- 🔇 Issues with volume and audio quality
- 🤔 Struggles with complex or handwritten scores
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when scanning/importing
- Playback issues with timing and note accuracy
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Exporting to MIDI/MusicXML not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to import PDFs and multiple pages
- Improved support for transposition and clef changes
- Metronome functionality and count-in feature
- Annotation and score editing capabilities
- Organizational tools (folders, playlists)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ECD Tunes free?

ECD Tunes costs $40.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ECD Tunes or PlayScore 2?

PlayScore 2 is rated higher. ECD Tunes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do ECD Tunes or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither ECD Tunes nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ECD Tunes or PlayScore 2?

ECD Tunes ships an update every 35 months, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, ECD Tunes was updated on October 15, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on October 21, 2026.

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