Comparison

SmartScore NoteReader vs Easy Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartScore NoteReader

Transform sheet music into playable audio. This app recognizes printed music from images and PDFs, allowing you to hear it played back instantly. It supports multi-page scores and offers advanced playback controls with various instrumental sounds and drum tracks.

Highlights
  • Image and PDF sheet music recognition
  • Instant audio playback
  • Multi-page score processing
  • Adjustable instrumental sounds
  • Karaoke view with scrolling lyrics
  • Export to email and cloud (Premier version)
Features
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Click and play. Capture images of printed sheet music and hear the song play back in seconds. Processes multiple-page scores including PDF files and images saved to the device. NOTE: Recognition accuracy is directly releated to the quality of the captured image. For example, our tests indicate that accuracy is improved almost 30% with iPhone 6 images compared to those from the iPhone 5. All iPad users should note that their 5MP cameras are below NoteReader's recommended resolution of 8MP. Unlocked version (NoteReader Premier) allows SmartScore, MIDI, MusicXML and image files to be sent to any e-mail address or to the cloud. MusicXML or MIDI files can be imported to a host of compatible mobile and desktop music applications. Download the free SmartScore Player from www.musitek.com/smartscore-player.html then open SmartScore files from NoteReader. All recognized musical symbols including articulations, dynamics, lyrics, text, chord symbols, guitar fret diagrams and endings appear on-screen. Playback is fully-controllable. Select various instrumental sounds for each part and/or contrapuntal voice. Drum tracks can be added for more realism. There's even a Karaoke view with scrolling lyrics and bouncing ball. Owners of the unlocked version (NoteReader Premier) are also eligible to purchase any of the full editions of SmartScore X2 desktop editions at a significant discount.

About

Easy Note

Practice reading music notes with an on-screen keyboard or your own instrument. The app listens and checks your accuracy, offering adjustable tempos and key signatures. Includes a song library and import options for further practice.

Highlights
  • Instrument note recognition
  • Adjustable tempo
  • Transposable key signatures
  • Metronome
  • Note-by-note or full song practice
  • Song library
  • Import MusicXML, MIDI, Score Creator files
Features
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Easy Note is an app that helps you practice reading music notes. You can practice with the on-screen keyboard or with your own instrument (the app listens to you while you're playing and checks if you play the correct notes). * FEATURES: - Practice in different tempos. You can adjust the tempo of the songs to the speed that are suitable with you. - Practice in different key signatures. You can transpose each song into different keys to practice. - Background music that makes it more interesting to practice. - Metronome that helps you play in time. - Two practice modes: practice note by note separately, or practice playing the song at the correct tempo. - Note recognition by micro. You play the notes with your instrument then the app checks if you play correctly or not. - Song library with many popular songs. - Import more songs. You can import MusicXML, MIDI, Score Creator files into the app for further practice.

Screenshots

SmartScore NoteReader3 screens
Easy Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Note at 5.0 against SmartScore NoteReader's 2.5. Easy Note also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). SmartScore NoteReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartScore NoteReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Easy Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartScore NoteReader has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SmartScore NoteReader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Easy Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScore NoteReader ships an update every 21 months, Easy Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartScore NoteReader versus Easy Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScore NoteReaderEasy Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB118 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMusitekTRAN PHUONG

Customer experience

SmartScore NoteReader

All ratings30 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative56.7%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative65.2%

Easy Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartScore NoteReader

One-time1
  • SmartScore NoteReader Premier$9.99
1 purchases

Easy Note

One-time1
  • Easy Note - Full version$4.99

Questions

Is SmartScore NoteReader free?
SmartScore NoteReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Note free?
Easy Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartScore NoteReader or Easy Note?
Easy Note is rated higher. SmartScore NoteReader averages 2.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Easy Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartScore NoteReader or Easy Note have ads?
Easy Note shows ads; SmartScore NoteReader does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartScore NoteReader or Easy Note?
SmartScore NoteReader ships an update every 21 months, and Easy Note fortnightly. Most recently, SmartScore NoteReader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Easy Note on November 3, 2026.

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