# VoiceMyNote vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VoiceMyNote at 100% against PlayScore 2's 50%. VoiceMyNote also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). PlayScore 2's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 39). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PlayScore 2 is free to download; VoiceMyNote costs $2.99 up front. PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VoiceMyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

VoiceMyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayScore 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VoiceMyNote's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's.

VoiceMyNote ships an update every 8 months, PlayScore 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceMyNote | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicemynote/id784416114/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 86 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ILLOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/591815345) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceMyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicemynote/id784416114)

This app allows users to play musical notes by tapping on a sheet music display. It helps users learn to read music, identify notes on a piano, and practice singing by providing audible note playback and visual piano key mapping. Users can select different clefs, key signatures, and instruments for a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** Play notes by tapping sheet music, Hear notes sung aloud, See notes on a piano keyboard, Select clef and key signatures, Choose from eight instruments, Activate pitch pipe

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayScore 2

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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 VoiceMyNote free?

VoiceMyNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VoiceMyNote or PlayScore 2?

VoiceMyNote is rated higher. VoiceMyNote averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do VoiceMyNote or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither VoiceMyNote nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VoiceMyNote or PlayScore 2?

VoiceMyNote ships an update every 8 months, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, VoiceMyNote was updated on October 23, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on October 26, 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.*