Best Composer Score Apps

4.3😐(5.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

🔒 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

Composer Pro-Sheet Music Maker by 嵩张

Compose Music Score & Writer

Strong Contender

4.5😐(685 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Compose music scores with ease using a familiar keyboard layout. This app supports multiple parts, a wide range of instruments, and various musical symbols, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

What We Love

👍 User-friendly interface
🎼 Helpful for composing music
🎹 Good for beginners
💡 Allows creating sheet music

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription model too expensive
🔒 Limited features in free version
📢 Too many ads
🐛 Bugs and glitches
🔒 Forced to pay for basic functionality

Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer by 嵩张

Sheet Music Score Writer&Maker

Worth Considering

4.3😐(656 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Create and edit sheet music using a piano keyboard interface. This app supports complex symphonies and offers tools for both beginners and experienced musicians. Save your compositions in various formats and access them anytime.

What We Love

👍 Fun and easy to use
🎹 Helpful for writing music
💡 Great for composing
🎨 Customizable background colors

Room to Improve

🐛 Eraser doesn't work properly
🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
💰 Expensive subscription model
🤯 Confusing user interface
🔇 Sound issues and lack of audio feedback

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Continuous, expandable staff systemInsert space within scoresAutomatic page formatting for printing

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Compose, edit, and share beautiful sheet music with an intuitive touch-first editor. Create professional scores for various instruments, export them in multiple formats, and organize your projects with ease. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

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