# MIDI Score vs SmartScore NoteReader

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Score at 4.0 against SmartScore NoteReader's 2.5. MIDI Score also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). SmartScore NoteReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartScore NoteReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIDI Score holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Score has 151 ratings behind it against 30, 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 20% of SmartScore NoteReader's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, SmartScore NoteReader every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | SmartScore NoteReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews)** | [2.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscore-notereader/id826309591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Musitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/826309594) |

## 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 |


### SmartScore NoteReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscore-notereader/id826309591)

Transform sheet music into playable audio. This app recognizes printed music from images and PDFs, allowing you to hear it played back instantly. It supports multi-page scores and offers advanced playback controls with various instrumental sounds and drum tracks.

**Highlights:** Image and PDF sheet music recognition, Instant audio playback, Multi-page score processing, Adjustable instrumental sounds, Karaoke view with scrolling lyrics, Export to email and cloud (Premier version)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartScore NoteReader Premier | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is SmartScore NoteReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Score or SmartScore NoteReader?

MIDI Score is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while SmartScore NoteReader averages 2.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or SmartScore NoteReader have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; SmartScore NoteReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Score or SmartScore NoteReader?

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and SmartScore NoteReader every 21 months. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on October 22, 2026 and SmartScore NoteReader on October 19, 2026.

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