Best Music Notation Score Apps

4.3😐(5.3K ratings)

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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

Notation-Sheet Music Maker by 凯张

Music Notation,Write Music

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Create and edit professional sheet music on your mobile device. Easily capture musical ideas, arrange scores with lyrics and chords, and share playable web links with collaborators. Offers robust notation tools for composers, arrangers, and students.

Aria – Music Notation Editor by Jack Gruber

Score Editor with MSCZ Support

Worth Considering

Composer Pro-Sheet Music Maker

4.8(31 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Create, edit, and play back musical scores on your iPhone or iPad. This app supports MuseScore and MusicXML files, offering intuitive touch controls and MIDI input for note entry. Organize your library, manage parts, and export your compositions in various formats.

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Create professional, neat, and beautiful numbered musical scores using handwriting or a virtual keyboard. Supports a vast array of musical notation elements and specific performance signs for instruments like the Guzheng. Offers automatic layout adjustments and multiple export formats.

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Music Notator

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Create and edit musical scores, including melodies, lead sheets with chords and lyrics, and full arrangements. Access your compositions online and on any device with an internet connection.

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Music Notation and Scoring App

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Compose, edit, and playback musical scores with lyrics. This app allows users to create music compositions using touch gestures and supports a wide range of notation elements. It's suitable for both beginners learning music theory and experienced musicians for songbooks or complex scores.

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This app allows users to scan and recognize sheet music using their device's camera or existing images. It functions as a sheet music reader and player, supporting over 100 instruments and offering playback controls. Users can also export their recognized scores in various formats.

Scan sheet music via camera or image libraryRecognize and playback music scoresSupport for over 100 instruments

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