Best Music Notation Software Apps

4.6😐(6.8K 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
💡 Collaborative features

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and glitchy
🔒 Limited free features
💰 Expensive subscription
🔊 Poor audio quality
📏 Rigid layout and formatting

Sibelius by Avid®

Music Notation and Scoring App

Strong Contender

4.2😐(1.8K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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

👍 Easy to use and intuitive
🚀 Useful for composing on the go
💡 Good for making quick edits to existing scores
🎨 Stylish and professional-looking app

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version and accessing features
💰 Subscription service is very expensive
🔇 Limited sound library and poor playback quality
📁 Unreliable saving and file management

Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score by 嵩张

Composer, Score Creator&Writer

Worth Considering

Notion: Music Notation & Tab

4.3😐(5.3K 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
📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop apps
🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features

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Compose anywhere

Traditional musical notationGuitar tablatureIntuitive touch interface

Create dynamic musical compositions using traditional notation or guitar tablature. This app offers an intuitive touch-based interface, realistic playback with orchestral samples, and cross-platform syncing. Share or export your creations in various formats.

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MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords

Tab for piano, guitar,drum etc

Extensive sheet music collectionInteractive player with tempo controlPractice Mode for note-by-note learning

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.

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Composer Pro-Sheet Music Maker

Compose Music Score & Writer

Keyboard-style note inputSupport for up to 8 partsOver 100 instruments

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.

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Compose & Edit Sheet Music

Intuitive touch-first music notation editorRealistic playback with adjustable tempoExport to PDF, MIDI, WAV, MP3, PNG, SVG

Compose, edit, and share beautiful sheet music with an intuitive touch-first editor. Create professional scores for various instruments, export them in multiple formats, and organize your projects with ease. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

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MusicPad – Music Writing

Handwritten music notation with Apple PencilUnlimited notepads and customizable pagesGesture-based tools and undo functionality

This app offers a digital notebook experience for musicians to handwrite and compose music scores. It provides tools for creating detailed notation, managing pages, and navigating compositions with Apple Pencil support. Export your work as PDFs or share files with collaborators.

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ScoreChanger

by ryuichi yajima

Automatic score transpositionImport from cameraImport from photo library

This application automatically transposes musical scores. Import scores via camera or photo library for seamless key changes.

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TideTone: Handpan Sheet Music

📚 Education

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Play, Write & Learn Handpan

Realistic handpan soundsMultiple notation views (Number, Simplified, Note Name)Cloud sync and 6-digit share codes

This app offers a digital platform for creating, notating, and practicing handpan music. It features realistic sounds, multiple notation styles, and cloud synchronization for sharing compositions. Advanced tools like AI melody assistance and PDF export are available.

Compose and arrange music with a free-form sheet music layout. Easily add notes, change musical elements like key and time signatures, and export your compositions in various formats. Supports VSTi instruments for playback.

Free-form sheet music layoutAdjust clef, time, and key signaturesAdd various note durations and rests

Compose Drum Music Fast

Compose drum music with detailed notationMultiple instrument palettes (Drum Kit, Marching Snare, Tenors, Bassline)Playback with built-in drum sounds

Create and share drum music compositions quickly. This app offers a comprehensive set of notation tools for various drum instruments, allowing you to hear your music and export it as a PDF or MusicXML file. It integrates with a practice tool for enhanced learning.

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See the rhythm. Feel the time.

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Piano Kit - Piano Chords

$2.99

This app provides a comprehensive tool for exploring piano chords and scales. It features a large preset library, allows users to create custom fingerings, and offers playback of individual notes and chords. It's useful for learning, composing, and practicing music.

Extensive preset chord libraryCreate custom chord fingeringsPlay notes and chords

Opus: Classical Music Guide

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paid

Story & Theory as You Listen

Chord&Tab Editor for Musicians

MusicPad for Education

Write, compose & score music

This app allows musicians to edit, save, and organize their chords and sheet music. It offers playback features, MIDI control, and customizable display options for a seamless practice or performance experience.

Offline chord editing and savingSong and list organizationMusic playback (audio, acapella, MP3)

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