forScore Cue vs NextPage Sheet Music Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
forScore Cue
This app allows you to remotely control another device running a music score application. You can turn pages, navigate between songs, and even view the screen of the controlled device. It's ideal for musicians who need to manage their scores hands-free during performances.
- Remote page turning
- Navigate between scores
- Scroll up/down
- Toggle half-page turns
- View controlled device screen
- Dual Page mode for two-page display
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Remotely control forScore with Cue! Connect wirelessly to one or more nearby devices using forScore and you’ll be able to turn pages, go to a specific page, scroll up and down or toggle half-page turns (depending on each device’s layout), and navigate to any score that’s present on all connected devices. You can even view a device’s screen* to follow along as they play! Cue works with forScore 6.1 or later (sold separately). With Dual Page mode, you can use forScore on one device and Cue on another device to display two full-sized pages simultaneously. Your page and its annotations are sent wirelessly, and tapping or swiping on either device turns two pages at a time—just like a book. Dual Page mode even supports links and buttons, so you can tap on them no matter which side they’re on and they’ll work just like you expect. Cue now even includes a free watchOS app so you can use your Apple Watch as a Bluetooth page turner. Choose from four different button layouts and enable “watch remote” support in forScore’s Devices panel to get started (requires forScore 15.2 or later). Visit forScore.co/cue to learn more! *Performance can vary greatly based on settings, environmental factors, and network availability. A wifi connection is strongly recommended. Image quality can be adjusted in the Settings app.
NextPage Sheet Music Reader
This app digitizes your sheet music, eliminating the need for paper. Effortlessly turn pages with a swipe or tap, or jump to specific pages. It's designed for musicians to focus on performance and rehearsal without technological distractions.
- Digital sheet music library
- Effortless page turning (swipe/tap)
- Page Link for quick navigation
- Wireless pedal support (AirTurn)
- Simple and efficient interface
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Imagine having all of your music with you and never having to worry about turning pages...NextPage is designed to let you do just that! NextPage will help you rehearse and perform better by removing the burden of paper sheet music. Once you’ve loaded your music into NextPage, turning pages is as effortless as swiping or tapping the screen. Need to jump 3 pages ahead or 4 pages back? With NextPage’s Page Link feature you can do just that with just one tap. Rather use your feet? NextPage supports the AirTurn BT-105 wireless pedal controller. The days of worrying about missing a page turn are over! NextPage was designed and built by a life-long musician/software engineer specifically for live performance and rehearsal. The interface has been painstakingly crafted to be simple and efficient so that you can focus on the music and not worry about the technology. NextPage uses an auto-renewing subscription that removes the limits on the number of songs and set lists you can have. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions by going to App Store account settings after purchase. Cancelation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextpageapp.com/privacy/ Designed and built in the USA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NextPage Sheet Music Reader at Free against forScore Cue's $4.99. NextPage Sheet Music Reader also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 30%). forScore Cue's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
NextPage Sheet Music Reader is free to download; forScore Cue costs $4.99 up front. NextPage Sheet Music Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. forScore Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.
forScore Cue holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of forScore Cue's written reviews are positive against 49% of NextPage Sheet Music Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
forScore Cue ships an update every 5 months, NextPage Sheet Music Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | forScore Cue | NextPage Sheet Music Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (89 ratings) — better | 3.7 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | forScore, LLC | OnStage Technologies, LLC |
Customer experience
forScore Cue
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In-app purchases
forScore Cue
No in-app purchases
NextPage Sheet Music Reader
- Professional Edition$17.99
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