# GarageScoreFree vs Music Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Music Reader at 4.5 against GarageScoreFree's 1.0. Music Reader also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 25%) and ratings volume (193 vs 1). GarageScoreFree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GarageScoreFree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Music Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Reader has 193 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of GarageScoreFree's written reviews are positive against 51% of Music Reader's.

GarageScoreFree ships an update every 2 weeks, Music Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GarageScoreFree | Music Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagescorefree/id942030255/reviews) | **[4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atsushi Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/923888695) | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) |

## What reviewers say

### GarageScoreFree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagescorefree/id942030255)

Create and share band music scores on your iPad. This app displays chord names on a notation window, offering different font sets for display and printing. Easily compose original songs and collaborate with band members.

**Highlights:** Chord name notation, Display and print font sets, Original song creation, Band score sharing, One Page for One Song (OPOS), High Quality Print Out (HQPO)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-reader-sheet-music-note/id1491308446)

This app is a comprehensive tool for sheet music. It allows users to view, learn, listen, mark, and play musical scores. It supports various music genres and instruments, acting as a portable songbook and powerful player.

**Highlights:** View and play sheet music, Mark and annotate scores, Import MusicXML and NotationPad files, Supports dark mode, Transposition (PRO), Change instrument parts (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GarageScoreFree free?

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

### Is Music Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GarageScoreFree or Music Reader?

Music Reader is rated higher. GarageScoreFree averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Music Reader averages 4.5 from 193 ratings.

### Do GarageScoreFree or Music Reader have ads?

Music Reader shows ads; GarageScoreFree does not.

### Which is updated more often, GarageScoreFree or Music Reader?

GarageScoreFree ships an update every 2 weeks, and Music Reader every 4 months. Most recently, GarageScoreFree was updated on November 1, 2026 and Music Reader on November 11, 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.*