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Best Create Sheet Music Apps

216+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best create sheet music apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 216+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Create Sheet Music

Maestro - Music Composer#1

Maestro - Music Composer by Future Sculptor Pty Ltd

Write Music Quick and Easy
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.3😊(258 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Compose music quickly and easily with a comprehensive set of tools for writing musical notations, including notes, chords, articulations, and accidentals. Supports over 100 instruments for playback and allows export to image and audio files.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for quick music writing
  • 💡 Ability to post sheet music for others to listen
  • 🎨 Versatile and entertaining

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (app crashes, playback issues, export problems)
  • 🎚️ Limited rhythmic flexibility (no swing, limited tuplets)
  • 🎹 Subpar sound quality for some instruments
Flat: Sheet Music & Tab Maker#2

Flat: Sheet Music & Tab Maker by Tutteo Limited

Music Notation & Composer App
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😐(6.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create, edit, and play sheet music and guitar tabs with this intuitive composer app. It offers a wide range of instruments, notation tools, and collaboration features. Import and export in various formats, and share your creations with a large community.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 🎨 Lots of customization options
  • 🎶 Extensive instrument selection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score#3

Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score by 嵩 张

Composer, Score Creator&Writer
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.3😐(5.1K 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

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MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
Tab for piano, guitar & so on
Free

Access a vast library of free sheet music for various instruments and genres. Learn and practice music with an interactive player, tempo control, and practice modes. Enhance your skills with video courses and premium features.

Extensive sheet music collectionInteractive player with tempo controlPractice Mode for note-by-note learning
🎵 Music
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Musicnotes: Sheet Music Reader
Musicnotes: Sheet Music Reader
Musicnotes: Sheet Music Reader
Read Music Sheets & Notations
Free

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.

Interactive sheet music playerKey transposition toolAnnotation and markup
🎵 Music
(42K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Score Creator: compose music
Score Creator: compose music
Score Creator: compose music
Write music & edit sheet music
Free

Easily compose and edit sheet music on your mobile device. This app simplifies music creation with a text-keyboard-like interface for notes and chords, supports multiple instruments and clefs, and allows for lyric and chord symbol writing. It's ideal for songwriters, teachers, and students.

Compose music scores with various clefs and symbolsWrite lyrics and chord symbolsMulti-track support for different instruments
🎵 Music
(489)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sheet Music Direct
Sheet Music Direct
Sheet Music Direct
Premium scores & music notes
Free

Access over 2.2 million premium sheet music arrangements and guitar tabs. Features include instant transposition, score playback, set lists, and offline mode. An optional subscription offers unlimited streaming and access to a vast library.

2.2 million+ sheet music arrangementsInteractive score playbackInstant transposition
🎵 Music
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Sheet Music Scanner
Sheet Music Scanner
Sheet Music Scanner
Score Note Finder & Reader
Free

Instantly listen to scanned sheet music with this app. It recognizes musical notation and plays it back on your device with various instruments and adjustable speeds. Learn music by hearing it come alive from the page.

Scan printed sheet music with cameraPlayback from photo library or PDFTap to play specific measures
🎵 Music
(6.3K)
subscription
9
forScore
forScore
forScore
Turbocharge your sheet music
$24.99

This app digitizes sheet music, offering organization, annotation, and playback tools for musicians. It allows for easy import, library management, and hands-free navigation, enhancing the performance experience.

PDF sheet music readingCloud sync and importLibrary organization and search
🎵 Music
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tomplay Sheet Music
Tomplay Sheet Music
Tomplay Sheet Music
Jouez votre musique préférée
Free

Learn and play thousands of sheet music titles with professional backing tracks for all instruments and skill levels. Practice with interactive features like automatic scrolling, tempo adjustment, and note-by-note feedback. Record yourself and track progress with integrated tools.

Thousands of sheet music titlesProfessional backing tracksAutomatic score scrolling
🎵 Music
(6.7K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Newzik: Sheet Music Reader
Newzik: Sheet Music Reader
Newzik: Sheet Music Reader
Your scores anytime, anywhere
Free

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.

AI music recognition for scoresReal-time collaboration with musiciansPDF score transposition
🎵 Music
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Medly
Medly
Medly
Music Making for Everyone
Free

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

Section-based song buildingTouch-optimized note editingAudio recording and import
🎵 Music
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Composer Pro - Score Creator
Composer Pro - Score Creator
Composer Pro - Score Creator
Sheet Music Score Writer&Maker
Free

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.

Keyboard-style note inputSupport for up to 8 partsOver 100 instruments
🎵 Music
(522)
subscription
14
Piano ٞ
Piano ٞ
Piano ٞ
Piano Keyboard - Tap Tiles
Free

Learn and play piano with interactive rhythm games and a freestyle keyboard. Explore a vast library of songs across genres, record your creations, and share them with a global community. Offers multiple instrument sounds and progress tracking.

Interactive rhythm playFreestyle keyboard modeRecord and share music
🎵 Music
(167K)
freemium
15
Sibelius
Sibelius
Sibelius
Music Notation and Scoring App
Free

Professional music notation software is now available on mobile devices. Create, edit, and hear your compositions anywhere with a full suite of tools optimized for touch and stylus input. Seamlessly sync across platforms and access different feature tiers to suit your needs.

Professional music notationCross-platform synchronizationHigh-quality sample library
🎵 Music
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Make music & play DJ beats!
Free

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.)Professional sound packsDrum and Piano instruments
🎵 Music
(664K)
freemium
17
Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer
Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer
Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer
Music Score Writer&Maker
Free

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.

Create sheet music with piano keyboardExport MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, and PDFHigh-quality sound playback
🎵 Music
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast
Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast
Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast
Piano Songs & Lessons
Free

Learn to play piano with interactive lessons and a vast song library. This app works with any keyboard and provides instant feedback to help you master new skills quickly. Suitable for all ages, it offers personalized workouts and a fun approach to musical education.

Interactive piano lessonsLarge song libraryWorks with any piano/keyboard
📚 Education
(831K)
freemium
19
Midi Sheet Music
Midi Sheet Music
Midi Sheet Music
Convert Midi to Sheet Music
Free

Convert MIDI files into playable sheet music. This free application plays music, highlights notes on both piano and sheet music, and offers features like speed adjustment and transposition. Learn your favorite songs with a library of classical pieces and readily available MIDI files.

Convert MIDI to sheet musicSynchronized playback and note highlightingAdjustable music speed
🎵 Music
(590)
free
20
Music Reader -Sheet Music Note
Music Reader -Sheet Music Note
Music Reader -Sheet Music Note
Smart Music Score Player
Free

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.

View and play sheet musicMark and annotate scoresImport MusicXML and NotationPad files
🎵 Music
(169)
freemium

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