250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 3.8★, the music history and composers category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.8★ (4) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (22) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | $3.99 | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | $4.99 | 4.0★ (1) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.3★ (272) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (17K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Explore the lives and works of 227 composers from Medieval to the 21st century. This guide includes detailed biographies, high-resolution images, and links to YouTube music videos. Search composers historically or alphabetically and learn about Western music history.
Discover a new classical composer daily with a concise biography on their birthday. Explore their musical contributions and easily find their music on iTunes to listen.
Explore the lives and works of 227 influential Western music composers from the Medieval era to the 21st century. Each profile includes a biography, portrait, and curated YouTube video links. Navigate easily with a searchable and sortable table, and gain historical context with a music history outline.
This app offers virtual flashcards for music history, covering various eras and topics like terms, composers, and repertoire. It's designed as a study aid for specific music exams and music appreciation students, providing additional background information with answers.
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.
Explore the world's largest classical music catalog with this dedicated app. Discover new artists, access high-fidelity audio, and delve into detailed composer biographies and listening guides. It's designed for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre.
Explore Western music composed before the 17th century, known as 'modal' music. This app aims to deepen your appreciation for this repertoire through listening, rather than formal study. It provides a guided introduction to a rich musical period.
This app helps students study music by exploring 20th-century composition techniques. It offers video context, guided listening exercises, and self-testing to identify musical pieces.
Stream classical music from renowned composers like Mozart and Beethoven. Offers dedicated stations for piano music, studying, and children. Includes news and updates on the classical music scene.
This app aids in historically informed performances of late Medieval and Renaissance music. It offers tools like an active Guido's Hand, a composer database, and a solmization tutor. It also provides quick references for early notation, modes, and clef transformations.
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.
Explore your musical heritage and discover connections to past music teachers and their mentors. Trace musical lineages, learn about composers, and contribute your own family's musical history. Suitable for all ages and musical backgrounds.