# Windy vs Sheet Music Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Sheet Music Scanner at 4.5 against Windy's 4.0. Sheet Music Scanner also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 40) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). Windy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy 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 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Windy's written reviews are positive against 61% of Sheet Music Scanner's.

Windy ships an update monthly, Sheet Music Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy | Sheet Music Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-scanner/id884984324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 8 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kindred, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645807741) | [App Sub 1 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667982354) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888)

This app transforms your device into a playable musical instrument. Learn to play songs interactively by blowing into your device's microphone and using its tilt controls for different notes and octaves. Enjoy playing along with guided songs or improvising freely.

**Highlights:** Play like a real instrument, Interactive song playback, Tilt controls for notes, Octave control, Guided songs, Device microphone input

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windy Plus | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and make music
- 💡 Clever and innovative concept
- ✨ Attractive interface
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Seamless design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after update
- 🐛 Stops working after first minute
- 🐛 Keeps closing when tilting phone
- 🐛 No sound output
- 🐛 Sound not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App stops working after first minute
- App closes when phone is tilted
- No sound output from the app
- Sound not working at all

**Requested features**

- Add more instruments (harmonica, clarinet, oboe, french horn)
- Allow resizing and moving buttons on screen
- Add dynamic range (volume) for each note
- Add reverb
- Prevent sound dropout when changing fingers


### 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 Windy free?

Windy 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, Windy or Sheet Music Scanner?

Sheet Music Scanner is rated higher. Windy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Sheet Music Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Windy or Sheet Music Scanner have ads?

Neither Windy nor Sheet Music Scanner shows ads.

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

Windy ships an update monthly, and Sheet Music Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Windy was updated on November 1, 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.*