# MIDI Score vs Sheet Music Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: MIDI Score at free with in-app purchases against Sheet Music Scanner's subscription. MIDI Score also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Sheet Music Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sheet Music Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sheet Music Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheet Music Scanner has 6.5K 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 61% of Sheet Music Scanner's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, Sheet Music Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | Sheet Music Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-scanner/id884984324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 20 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [App Sub 1 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667982354) |

## 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 |


### Sheet Music Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-scanner/id884984324)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Instantly listen to scanned sheet music with this app. It recognizes musical notation and plays it back on your device with various instruments and adjustable speeds. Learn music by hearing it come alive from the page.

**Highlights:** Scan printed sheet music with camera, Playback from photo library or PDF, Tap to play specific measures, Recognizes melody, harmony, and rhythm symbols, Supports multiple instruments and voices, Adjustable playback speed, Export as MIDI, MusicXML, and audio

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notation Scanner | $4.99 | per month |
| Notation Scanner | $9.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $14.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $17.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $22.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $22.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $24.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $34.99 | per year |
| Notation Scanner | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game changing app
- 👍 Helpful for learning music
- 💡 Useful for singers and musicians
- 🚀 Accurate scanning and playback
- 👍 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misses notes, rhythms, and symbols
- 🐛 Struggles with complex music
- 🔒 Requires subscription to fully use
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Misses key signatures and accidentals
- Struggles with handwritten or low-quality sheet music
- Separates hands/voices incorrectly in multi-staff scores

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit scanned music
- Improve support for repeats, codas, and complex rhythms
- Allow selecting/isolating individual instrument/voice parts
- Add count-in and metronome features
- Improve export options (e.g. separate instrument tracks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is Sheet Music Scanner free?

Sheet Music Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Score or Sheet Music Scanner?

Sheet Music Scanner is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Sheet Music Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or Sheet Music Scanner have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; Sheet Music Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Score or Sheet Music Scanner?

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and Sheet Music Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sheet Music Scanner on November 6, 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.*