Best Music Notation Drawing Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Music Drawing Notation is the household name in music notation drawing, but it's far from the only option. We track 245+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Music Notation Drawing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Music Drawing NotationMusic Drawing NotationFree—NoNoNov 2026
2Lines - Doodles to MusicLines - Doodles to MusicFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Notation-Sheet Music MakerNotation-Sheet Music MakerFree5.0★ (1)YesYesNov 2026
4Composer Pro-Sheet Music MakerComposer Pro-Sheet Music MakerFree4.5★ (697)NoYesNov 2026
5Music Reader -Sheet Music NoteMusic Reader -Sheet Music NoteFree4.5★ (192)YesYesOct 2026
6Music NotationMusic NotationFree3.7★ (3)NoNoJun 2026
7Cue: Music Theory DrawingCue: Music Theory DrawingFree—YesYesNov 2026
8Play Music Theory Wiggly MusicPlay Music Theory Wiggly MusicFree3.8★ (6)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Music Notation Drawing

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Free
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Easily compose music on a staff using your finger. Add notes, chords, rests, sharps, and flats. Save your creations and export them as MIDI or MP3 files via email.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for basic notation
  • 💡 Useful for song ideas
  • 👍 Simple to use (for some)
  • 💡 Polyphonic support
  • 💡 Drag and drop notes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App closes without saving
  • 🐛 No sound output
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Difficult to place notes accurately
  • 🐛 Tedious note entry
  • 🐛 No clear instructions
  • 🐛 In-app purchases required for basic features
  • 🐛 Limited instrument options
  • 🐛 Basic sound quality
  • 🐛 Free version very restricted
Notation-Sheet Music Maker#3

Notation-Sheet Music Maker by 凯 张

Music Notation,Write Music
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create, edit, and share professional sheet music on your mobile device. This app offers intuitive touch notation, multi-staff playback, and web score sharing for composers, arrangers, and students. Export to various formats and collaborate easily.

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FAQ about Music Notation Drawing

Are there free music notation drawing apps for iPhone?
Yes — 18 of the top music notation drawing apps we rank are free to download, including Music Drawing Notation and Lines - Doodles to Music.
Music Drawing Notation has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ music notation drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.