# Musicnotes vs Mighty Audio

The clearest difference is rating: Musicnotes at 4.8 against Mighty Audio's 2.4. Musicnotes also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 19%) and ratings volume (43K vs 65). Mighty Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Musicnotes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Mighty Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Musicnotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musicnotes has 43K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Musicnotes's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mighty Audio's.

Musicnotes ships an update fortnightly, Mighty Audio every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musicnotes | Mighty Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984/reviews)** | [2.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-audio/id1164822276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Musicnotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/369741037) | [Mighty Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172864402) |

## What reviewers say

### Musicnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Access and play a vast library of digital sheet music. Practice with interactive tools, transpose keys, and annotate scores. Organize your music into set lists for lessons, rehearsals, or performances.

**Highlights:** Interactive sheet music player, Key transposition tool, Annotation and markup, Set list organization, 500,000+ sheet music arrangements, Personal sheet music upload, Interactive playback with tempo control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Musicnotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| PDF Sheet Music Arrangement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement + PDF | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement + PDF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Arrangement | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro Credit Pack (3 Credits) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great convenience
- 🎹 Fantastic range of music
- 🎶 Adjustable to skill level
- 💻 Reliable and responsive
- 🎨 Helpful playback and annotation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced compared to other options
- 🔒 Restrictive printing and usage policies
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🖥️ Inconsistent pricing between app and website
- 📱 Poor iPad and iPhone X support

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access purchased content
- Crashes and performance problems, especially on newer devices
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating and scrolling sheet music
- Unreliable playback and sync features

**Requested features**

- Add ability to permanently delete pre-installed songs
- Improve note-taking and annotation tools, including Apple Pencil support
- Implement better browsing and search functionality
- Allow more flexible printing and copying options
- Add seamless syncing between app and website purchases


### Mighty Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-audio/id1164822276)

This app pairs with a dedicated music player to allow offline playback of Spotify, Amazon Prime, and Amazon Music Unlimited playlists. Enjoy your music on the go without needing your phone, internet, or a screen.

**Highlights:** Offline music playback, Spotify integration, Amazon Music Unlimited support, Amazon Prime Music support, Phone-free listening, Screen-free listening

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Convenient for workouts
- 👍 Works well when it does

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Sync problems
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 Unreliable device

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to Spotify
- Sync issues with playlists
- Bluetooth connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve playlist management
- Make the app more intuitive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musicnotes free?

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

### Is Mighty Audio free?

Mighty Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Musicnotes or Mighty Audio?

Musicnotes is rated higher. Musicnotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Mighty Audio averages 2.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do Musicnotes or Mighty Audio have ads?

Musicnotes shows ads; Mighty Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Musicnotes or Mighty Audio?

Musicnotes ships an update fortnightly, and Mighty Audio every 2 months. Most recently, Musicnotes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mighty Audio on October 24, 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.*