# Newzik vs PlayScore 2

The clearest difference is rating: Newzik at 4.6 against PlayScore 2's 4.2. Newzik also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PlayScore 2's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 1.6K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newzik sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PlayScore 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newzik holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Newzik's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlayScore 2's.

Newzik ships an update every 3 weeks, PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newzik | PlayScore 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 208 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Syncsing - Newzik](https://appshunter.io/developer/470159089) | [Organum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422471846) |

## What reviewers say

### Newzik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109)

Digitize your sheet music with AI-powered tools. Listen to your scores, collaborate with musicians in real-time, and transpose PDFs instantly. Access your music library from any device with cloud storage.

**Highlights:** AI music recognition for scores, Real-time collaboration with musicians, PDF score transposition, Embedded metronome, tuner, and recorder, Bluetooth pedal compatibility for hands-free page turning, Cloud storage for music library access on any device

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newzik Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Newzik Premium (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| Newzik Essentials | $24.99 | one-time |
| Newzik Premium (lifetime) | $179.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for musicians
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like tuner, metronome, and live score playback
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate live score playback, especially for rhythms and dynamics
- 🐛 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Unreliable page turning with Bluetooth pedals

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when opening new scores
- Incorrect tempo and pitch playback
- Inability to properly import and read certain music file formats
- Syncing issues between devices and lost data

**Requested features**

- Add support for sorting music by genre, origin, or type
- Improve live score playback accuracy, especially for jazz and swing styles
- Implement a dark mode option for better visibility
- Allow more flexibility in organizing and rearranging setlists
- Provide a desktop app or better web integration


### PlayScore 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscore-2/id1449591118)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Music, #186 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Scan sheet music from photos or PDFs and have it played back. Adjust instruments, tempo, and transposition. Export your scores as MusicXML and MIDI for further editing.

**Highlights:** Scan music from photos and PDFs, Playback with scrolling notation, Adjust volume, instrument, and transposition, Smart metronome with time signature recognition, Export as MusicXML and MIDI, Create 'Playable Score' documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayScore Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| PlayScore 2 Professional month | $6.99 | per month |
| PlayScore Productivity | $34.99 | per year |
| PlayScore 2 Professional year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning music
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎉 Impressive music recognition capabilities
- 💡 Helpful for practicing and isolating parts
- 🎨 Versatile playback options (tempo, instrument)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent note/rhythm recognition
- 🔢 Limitations on number of pages scanned
- 🔇 Issues with volume and audio quality
- 🤔 Struggles with complex or handwritten scores
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when scanning/importing
- Playback issues with timing and note accuracy
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Exporting to MIDI/MusicXML not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to import PDFs and multiple pages
- Improved support for transposition and clef changes
- Metronome functionality and count-in feature
- Annotation and score editing capabilities
- Organizational tools (folders, playlists)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newzik free?

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

### Is PlayScore 2 free?

PlayScore 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Newzik or PlayScore 2?

Newzik is rated higher. Newzik averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PlayScore 2 averages 4.2 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Newzik or PlayScore 2 have ads?

Neither Newzik nor PlayScore 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newzik or PlayScore 2?

Newzik ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlayScore 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Newzik was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlayScore 2 on October 29, 2026.

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