# NotateMe Now vs Composer Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Composer Pro at 4.5 against NotateMe Now's 2.2. Composer Pro also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 31%) and ratings volume (695 vs 26). NotateMe Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Composer Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. NotateMe Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Composer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Composer Pro has 695 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of NotateMe Now's written reviews are positive against 72% of Composer Pro's.

NotateMe Now ships an update every 2 weeks, Composer Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotateMe Now | Composer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme-now/id783567215/reviews) | **[4.5 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-pro-sheet-music-maker/id1551925812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **71.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neuratron Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/699470142) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### NotateMe Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme-now/id783567215)

Compose music notation on your device using handwriting recognition or by photographing printed sheet music. Instantly play back, edit, and export your creations as MusicXML or MIDI files. Ideal for learning, teaching, or creating music on the go.

**Highlights:** Handwriting music notation, PhotoScore Now printed score capture, Instant playback and editing, MusicXML and MIDI export, Recognizes wide range of notation symbols, Automatic barlines, clefs, and time signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Composer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-pro-sheet-music-maker/id1551925812)

Compose music scores with ease using a familiar keyboard layout. This app supports multiple parts, a wide range of instruments, and various musical symbols, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

**Highlights:** Keyboard-style note input, Support for up to 8 parts, Over 100 instruments, Variety of music symbols, Configurable parts and settings, Instrument transposition, Export without watermark

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎼 Helpful for composing music
- 🎹 Good for beginners
- 💡 Allows creating sheet music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes placed incorrectly
- Measures and compositions randomly deleted
- Inability to restore deleted content

**Requested features**

- Add more instruments beyond piano
- Allow changing time signatures and key signatures without subscription
- Improve note editing and placement
- Add export options to save/share compositions
- Provide more music notation tools and dynamics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotateMe Now free?

NotateMe Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Composer Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotateMe Now or Composer Pro?

Composer Pro is rated higher. NotateMe Now averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Composer Pro averages 4.5 from 695 ratings.

### Do NotateMe Now or Composer Pro have ads?

Neither NotateMe Now nor Composer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotateMe Now or Composer Pro?

NotateMe Now ships an update every 2 weeks, and Composer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, NotateMe Now was updated on October 26, 2026 and Composer Pro on October 27, 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.*