# MIDI Score vs Flat

The clearest difference is rating: Flat at 4.6 against MIDI Score's 4.0. Flat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 43%). MIDI Score's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat has 7.1K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MIDI Score's written reviews are positive against 68% of Flat's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, Flat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | Flat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 20 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Tutteo Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177592148) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911)

This app transforms MIDI files into synchronized sheet music. View musical notes as the music plays, with support for various clefs and track selection. Manage your songs and download new ones directly.

**Highlights:** Converts MIDI to sheet music, Synchronized playback, Supports multiple clefs, Track selection, Song management, Web and iTunes download

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Flat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Music, #149 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Compose, notate, and share music scores for any instrument on your mobile device or web browser. Offers real-time collaboration and a vast community library of original compositions. Unlock advanced features and unlimited storage with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Quick notation input, 90+ instruments, Real-time collaboration, Import MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF, Community score library, Advanced export options (premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Power (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF import 30 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| PDF import 70 credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $119.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $179.99 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $199.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Extensive instrument selection
- 💡 Collaborative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 📏 Rigid layout and formatting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notes and rests disappear
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Difficulty selecting and editing notes
- Syncing and saving problems

**Requested features**

- Add more percussion instruments
- Improve note entry and editing
- Allow custom soundfonts
- Implement measure repeat signs
- Add more advanced notation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is Flat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Score or Flat?

Flat is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Flat averages 4.6 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or Flat have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; Flat does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Score or Flat?

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and Flat fortnightly. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flat on November 12, 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.*