# MIDI Score vs Symphony

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Score at Free against Symphony's $4.99. MIDI Score also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Symphony's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 43%) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MIDI Score is free to download; Symphony costs $4.99 up front. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Symphony sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Symphony holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 515 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MIDI Score's written reviews are positive against 79% of Symphony's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, Symphony every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | Symphony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.4 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphony-music-notation/id951251308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **515** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Xenon Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327764518) |

## 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 |


### Symphony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphony-music-notation/id951251308)

Create musical scores and compositions directly on your iPhone. This app offers tools for adding notes, chords, and lyrics, with multi-track playback and various export options for sharing your work.

**Highlights:** Multi-staff & multi-voice editor, On-screen piano for quick composition, Live, low-latency, multi-track playback, Import MIDI, XML, and Symphony files, Export as PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, or audio, Chord charts and lead sheets, Tablature and standard notation editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Edition: Unlimited Projects & Exporting | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🎨 Great for composing on the go
- 🎶 Helpful for learning music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Orientation and layout issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🎹 Limited MIDI and playback capabilities
- 📄 Formatting and printing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Notes stacking up when playing the piano
- Disappearing score symbols after saving and exiting
- Clef changes not showing up in the app
- Playback issues with continuing mid-bar
- Lag when re-entering the app

**Requested features**

- Add support for repeat marks and other advanced notation
- Improve voice management and editing tools
- Implement better file organization and folder support
- Enhance MIDI and audio export options
- Provide more customization and personalization settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is Symphony free?

Symphony costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Symphony is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Symphony averages 4.4 from 515 ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or Symphony have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; Symphony does not.

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

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and Symphony every 4 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on October 18, 2026 and Symphony on October 18, 2026.

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