# Musicnotes vs MobileSheets®

The clearest difference is price: Musicnotes at Free against MobileSheets®'s $15.99. Musicnotes also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 66) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). MobileSheets®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Musicnotes is free to download; MobileSheets® costs $15.99 up front. Musicnotes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. MobileSheets® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Musicnotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musicnotes has 43K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Musicnotes's written reviews are positive against 81% of MobileSheets®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Musicnotes ships an update fortnightly, MobileSheets® every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musicnotes | MobileSheets® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $15.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicnotes-sheet-music-reader/id924050984/reviews)** | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheets/id1620569987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#82** |
| Size | 121 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Musicnotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/369741037) | [Michael Zuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620569989) |

## What reviewers say

### Musicnotes

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### MobileSheets®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheets/id1620569987)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a digital sheet music manager and viewer for musicians. It allows you to store, organize, and access your entire music library on your device, eliminating the need for physical copies. Features include hands-free page turns, annotation tools, and custom audio playback.

**Highlights:** Digital sheet music management, Hands-free page turns, Music annotation tools, Custom audio player, Library synchronization, Metronome, Setlist creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Excellent organization and tagging
- 💡 Powerful features for musicians
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Import problems
- 🐛 UI can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after update
- Slider bar gets stuck and glitches
- Menu bar not appearing when clicked
- Synchronization lag between devices
- First pages are black during sync

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust display and page turning options per song
- Save custom colors for annotations
- Shortcuts or faster access to sync button
- Display time during app usage
- Integrated tuner


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musicnotes free?

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

### Is MobileSheets® free?

MobileSheets® costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Musicnotes or MobileSheets®?

Musicnotes is rated higher. Musicnotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while MobileSheets® averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do Musicnotes or MobileSheets® have ads?

Musicnotes shows ads; MobileSheets® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Musicnotes or MobileSheets®?

Musicnotes ships an update fortnightly, and MobileSheets® every 9 days. Most recently, Musicnotes was updated on October 30, 2026 and MobileSheets® on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Musicnotes or MobileSheets®?

Musicnotes currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and MobileSheets® at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*