# MIDI Score vs digitalScore

The clearest difference is rating: digitalScore at 4.6 against MIDI Score's 4.0. digitalScore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). MIDI Score's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 digitalScore sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

digitalScore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 622 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 44% positive.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, digitalScore every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | digitalScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.6 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Symphonic Hub Sociedad Limitada](https://appshunter.io/developer/495844311) |

## 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 |


### digitalScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalscore-sheet-music-pdf/id1451089655)

This app provides a digital music stand for musicians to read, annotate, and practice sheet music. It offers hands-free page turns, editable annotations, and practice tools like a metronome and tuner. Features include library management, collaboration tools, and a built-in public domain music library.

**Highlights:** Editable annotations, Hands-free page turns, Visual library management, Practice tools (metronome, tuner), Collaboration and sync, Built-in public domain library, Apple Intelligence integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheet Music Premium, Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium (Discount) | $9.99 | per year |
| Music Stand Premium, Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to PRO with Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative facial gesture page turning feature
- 📱 Works well on iPad with good performance
- 🎵 Excellent for digitizing physical sheet music
- ⚡ Faster and more responsive than competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Heavy paywall restricting basic features
- 📧 Non-responsive customer support
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable overall performance
- ❌ Data loss issues with scores disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing and arranging pages
- Annotations disappear when moving between layers
- Scores randomly disappear without recovery option
- PDF import fails or requires multiple attempts
- Renamed files revert to 'droppedScore'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or adjustable brightness settings
- Android version availability
- Bluetooth page turning device support
- Replace/overwrite feature for duplicate imports
- Reorderable playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is digitalScore free?

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

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

digitalScore is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while digitalScore averages 4.6 from 622 ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or digitalScore have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; digitalScore does not.

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

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and digitalScore every 9 days. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on November 6, 2026 and digitalScore on November 8, 2026.

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