# MIDI Score vs capella score reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MIDI Score at 43% against capella score reader's 0%. MIDI Score also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). capella score reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. capella score reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDI Score holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Score has 151 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of capella score reader's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, capella score reader every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | capella score reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [capella-software AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449570361) |

## 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 |


### capella score reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362)

This app allows musicians to read, listen to, and practice music scores on their mobile devices. It offers features like solo voice playback, voice muting, and tempo control for efficient practice and study.

**Highlights:** Read and listen to music scores, Practice individual parts, Mute specific voices, Extract single voices, Two-finger zoom for scores, One-finger page turning, Adjustable tempo control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is capella score reader free?

capella score reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Score or capella score reader?

MIDI Score is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while capella score reader averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or capella score reader have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; capella score reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Score or capella score reader?

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and capella score reader every 18 months. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on October 18, 2026 and capella score reader on October 17, 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.*