Sheet Music Scanner vs Intervals Pro Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sheet Music Scanner
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.
- 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
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Scan sheet music and instantly listen with music with Sheet Music Scanner. Sheet Music Scanner makes it easy for you to scan or upload printed sheet music. Listen to the music printed on the page in a number of different formats and instruments, directly on your device. Ever wanted to know how that interesting-looking piece of sheet music actually sounds? Now you can know instantly. Just point your iPhone or iPad at the sheet and let it play the notes for you. Listen to the notes and help yourself learn along the way. Sheet Music Scanner lets you scan and playback from any part of the song, just tap the measure and listen to your sheet music. You can even choose the instrument, pick the speed and enjoy! Download Sheet Music Scanner and scan your sheet music today! 2 for 1 universal iOS app: iPhone / iPod touch and iPad - you get Sheet Music Scanner for all your iOS devices for the price of one. SHEET MUSIC SCANNER FEATURES - Scan the whole sheet instantly using your built-in camera - Scan and playback from any image in your Photo library or from a PDF * - Playback from anywhere in the song - simply tap the measure, the notes and symbols are highlighted as they're played - Reads and recognizes the following symbols of musical notation pertaining to melody, harmony, and rhythm: treble, bass, and alto (viola) clefs, notes, duration dots, rests, accidentals, note ties, triplets and other tuplets, repeat signs * - Support for voices played in tandem, e.g. both piano hands at the same time, or all the choir voices - Support for playing individual staffs separately, e.g. right or left piano hand - Support for multiple pages - Accommodates speeds between 50 and 330 beats per minute - Cloud synchronization. Access your music library on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iCloud Drive. * Some limitations apply - please see at the bottom of the page. EXPORT OPTIONS - Export as MIDI, MusicXML, audio (M4A / AAC, MP3, WAV), PDF to cloud storage, directly to other apps or via AirDrop - All major cloud storages supported: iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, etc. Note that the appropriate cloud storage client app has to be installed for this to work. INSTRUMENTS - Accordion, Acoustic Bass, Alto Sax, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Celeste, Cello, Choir, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Guitar - Classical, Clean, Distortion, Glockenspiel, Harp, Mandolin, Marimba, Oboe, Organ (Percussive, Pipe, Reed, Rock, Tonewheel), Piano, Recorder, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin, Xylophone - Supports actual instrument pitch for transposing instruments - Change your pitch standard based on instrument, from standard 440Hz to 380-480 Hz SUBSCRIPTIONS - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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. Limitations - Reads printed sheet music, not handwritten or mimicking handwriting, tablatures, etc. - Reads standard oval note heads only, no special symbols like shape notes. - The following symbols are not currently supported: codas, percussion notation, dynamics, double sharps, double flats, and grace notes. These are planned to come in the future updates. - Use high-quality printed sheet music and take photos under good enough light, when scanning from your camera, for optimal results. For scanning from a file, the recommended resolution is 300 DPI or 8-12 MPx per page. - Some older prints and unusual fonts may not be recognizable. If you experience any problems, please contact support at support@sheetmusicscanner.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Intervals Pro Trainer
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Intervals Pro Trainer is a clean, musician‑first ear‑training tool built for players who want better pitch awareness, stronger melodic recognition, and real interval confidence. Whether you're learning to recognise intervals by ear, improving your melodic intuition, preparing for exams, or strengthening your improvisation skills, Intervals Pro Trainer gives you a focused, distraction‑free workspace designed for real musical growth. The free version includes Major 2nd, Major 3rd, and Octave. All other intervals and Random Interval Mode require Pro access (subscription or one‑time purchase). Powered by a warm, expressive tone engine, the app delivers smooth, accurate interval playback across all root notes*, with clear visual guidance and a clean, responsive interface. Every feature is crafted to feel immediate, intuitive, and musician‑friendly. Designed with a minimalist interface and a practice‑first philosophy, Intervals Pro Trainer stays out of your way so you can stay focused on listening. Training Modes Interval Recognition Hear two notes and identify the interval. • Major 2nd (free) • Major 3rd (free) • Octave (free) • Minor 2nd → Major 7th (Pro) • Perfect 4th, Tritone, Perfect 5th (Pro) • Ascending or descending playback • Clean visual layout for clarity • Warm, musical tone engine Random Interval Mode (Pro) Challenge your ear with unpredictable intervals. • Selectable interval pool • Adjustable root note range • Ideal for advanced training • Builds real‑world listening skills Visualizer & Feedback A clean, musician‑first visualizer designed for clarity and focus. • Smooth interval playback • Clear root + target note display • Optional reveal mode • Progress bar for each session • Simple, distraction‑free layout Smart Tone Engine Built for musicality and precision. • Warm, expressive tone generation • Accurate pitch at all root notes • Fast, responsive playback • Designed for daily ear‑training practice Clean, Minimal Interface Designed for clarity and musical focus. • Warm, modern visual design • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • Easy to use during practice, rehearsal, or teaching • No clutter, no distractions — just listening Privacy‑First • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • All audio and processing happen locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://www.bamuda.com.au/intervalsprotrainerprivacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ \Features marked Pro require a subscription or one‑time purchase.*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Sheet Music Scanner at #137 against Intervals Pro Trainer's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sheet Music Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Intervals Pro Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sheet Music Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Intervals Pro Trainer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sheet Music Scanner | Intervals Pro Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #137 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Sub 1 LLC | Bamuda Corporation Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Sheet Music Scanner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Misses key signatures and accidentals
- Struggles with handwritten or low-quality sheet music
- Separates hands/voices incorrectly in multi-staff scores
Requested features
5 requests- 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)
Intervals Pro Trainer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sheet Music Scanner
- Notation Scanner$4.991 Month
- Notation Scanner$9.991 Year
- Notation Scanner$14.991 Year
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- Notation Scanner$17.991 Year
- Notation Scanner7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Notation Scanner1 Month trial$22.991 Year
- Notation Scanner$22.991 Year
- Notation Scanner14 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Notation Scanner$24.991 Year
- Notation Scanner2 variants$29.991 Year
- Notation Scanner$34.991 Year
- Notation Scanner7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Notation Scanner7 Days trial$44.991 Year
Intervals Pro Trainer
- Intervals Pro life time$6.99
Questions
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