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Best Free Music Notation Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ free music notation apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Music Notation Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Music Tutor (Sight-reading)Music Tutor (Sight-reading)Free4.2โ˜… (2.2K)YesYesOct 2026
2Flat: Sheet Music Maker & TabsFlat: Sheet Music Maker & TabsFree4.6โ˜… (6.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3SibeliusSibeliusFree4.2โ˜… (1.8K)NoYesOct 2026
4Notation Pad-Sheet Music ScoreNotation Pad-Sheet Music ScoreFree4.3โ˜… (5.3K)NoYesOct 2026
5GPMuse: Music NotationGPMuse: Music NotationFreeโ€”NoNoSep 2026
6MuseScore๏ผSheet Music & ChordsMuseScore๏ผSheet Music & ChordsFree4.6โ˜… (79K)YesYesOct 2026
7Guess the note: music notationGuess the note: music notationFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
8Aria โ€“ Music Notation EditorAria โ€“ Music Notation EditorFree4.9โ˜… (24)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Music Notation

Music Tutor (Sight-reading)#1

Music Tutor (Sight-reading) by Bijoy Thangaraj

Improve your sight-reading
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽต Music
4.2๐Ÿ˜Š(2.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading abilities. Practice identifying notes in various clefs with timed or untimed sessions and track your progress. It offers MIDI support and a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go practice.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Customizable note range and clef options
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for improving sight reading and note recognition
  • ๐Ÿš€ Efficient for quick practice sessions
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Tracks progress and accuracy

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent ads that disrupt the flow
  • ๐Ÿ› Inability to close ads or see correct answers
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Limited features compared to paid version
Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs#2

Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs by Tutteo Limited

Compose, Notate & Play Scores
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽต Music
4.6๐Ÿ˜(6.9K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for beginners
  • ๐ŸŽจ Lots of customization options
  • ๐ŸŽถ Extensive instrument selection
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Collaborative features

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and glitchy
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Limited free features
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Poor audio quality
  • ๐Ÿ“ Rigid layout and formatting
Sibelius#3

Sibelius by Avidยฎ

Music Notation and Scoring App
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽต Music
4.2๐Ÿ˜(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use and intuitive
  • ๐Ÿš€ Useful for composing on the go
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Good for making quick edits to existing scores
  • ๐ŸŽจ Stylish and professional-looking app

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes and freezes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Difficulty unlocking full version and accessing features
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Subscription service is very expensive
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ Limited sound library and poor playback quality
  • ๐Ÿ“ Unreliable saving and file management

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FAQ about Free Music Notation

What are the best free music notation apps for iPhone?
Music Tutor (Sight-reading) tops our free music notation apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 2.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Music Tutor (Sight-reading) shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ free music notation apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.