# MIDI Score vs Newzik

The clearest difference is rating: Newzik at 4.6 against MIDI Score's 4.0. Newzik also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 43%). MIDI Score's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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 Newzik sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newzik holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newzik has 1.6K 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 66% of Newzik's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, Newzik every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | Newzik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **65.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Syncsing - Newzik](https://appshunter.io/developer/470159089) |

## 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 |


### Newzik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109)

Digitize your sheet music with AI-powered tools. Listen to your scores, collaborate with musicians in real-time, and transpose PDFs instantly. Access your music library from any device with cloud storage.

**Highlights:** AI music recognition for scores, Real-time collaboration with musicians, PDF score transposition, Embedded metronome, tuner, and recorder, Bluetooth pedal compatibility for hands-free page turning, Cloud storage for music library access on any device

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newzik Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Newzik Premium (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| Newzik Essentials | $24.99 | one-time |
| Newzik Premium (lifetime) | $179.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for musicians
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like tuner, metronome, and live score playback
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate live score playback, especially for rhythms and dynamics
- 🐛 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Unreliable page turning with Bluetooth pedals

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when opening new scores
- Incorrect tempo and pitch playback
- Inability to properly import and read certain music file formats
- Syncing issues between devices and lost data

**Requested features**

- Add support for sorting music by genre, origin, or type
- Improve live score playback accuracy, especially for jazz and swing styles
- Implement a dark mode option for better visibility
- Allow more flexibility in organizing and rearranging setlists
- Provide a desktop app or better web integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is Newzik free?

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

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

Newzik is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Newzik averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or Newzik have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; Newzik does not.

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

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and Newzik every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on October 29, 2026 and Newzik on October 29, 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.*