# SongSheet Remote vs Notation Pad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SongSheet Remote at none against Notation Pad's 10. Notation Pad's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notation Pad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SongSheet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SongSheet Remote against 4.3 for Notation Pad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notation Pad has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of SongSheet Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of Notation Pad's.

SongSheet Remote ships an update every 14 months, Notation Pad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongSheet Remote | Notation Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-remote/id906550860/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-sheet-music-score/id1091921942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ghostdust](https://appshunter.io/developer/862286718) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### SongSheet Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-remote/id906550860)

Control your music sheet app wirelessly from another device. Mount your phone on your instrument and use gestures or a foot pedal to navigate songs and control playback without touching your main screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of SongSheet Pro, Gesture-based navigation, Foot pedal integration, Customizable commands, Step through stanzas and songs, Play/pause music playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notation Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-pad-sheet-music-score/id1091921942)

Create, edit, and play sheet music with this comprehensive notation editor. Compose original pieces, transcribe existing music, and even collaborate in real-time. Ideal for musicians of all levels, from beginners learning notes to experienced composers.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaborative editing, MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, and PDF export, High-quality playback sound, Support for up to 8 staves, Over 100 instrument sounds, Lyric editing, Multi-voice support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Guitar Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ensemble Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brass Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reed Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pipe Instrument Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strings Instrument Group | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Instruments Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extras Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎼 Good for basic music notation
- 🎹 Helpful for piano/keyboard players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop apps
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription popup that cannot be closed
- Instruments turning into drums unexpectedly
- Inability to delete or modify certain elements

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument options
- Improve editing capabilities
- Allow changing key signatures and time signatures without premium
- Provide better tutorials and documentation
- Fix issues with note placement and playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongSheet Remote free?

SongSheet Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notation Pad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SongSheet Remote or Notation Pad?

Notation Pad is rated higher. SongSheet Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Notation Pad averages 4.3 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do SongSheet Remote or Notation Pad have ads?

Neither SongSheet Remote nor Notation Pad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongSheet Remote or Notation Pad?

SongSheet Remote ships an update every 14 months, and Notation Pad monthly. Most recently, SongSheet Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notation Pad 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.*