Best Write Music Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Flat, this is the deeper bench. 250+ write music apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Write Music Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Flat: Sheet Music Maker & TabsFlat: Sheet Music Maker & TabsFree4.6★ (7K)NoYesNov 2026
2Notation Pad-Sheet Music ScoreNotation Pad-Sheet Music ScoreFree4.3★ (5.3K)NoYesNov 2026
3Maestro - Music ComposerMaestro - Music ComposerFree4.3★ (285)YesYesNov 2026
4Lyric Notepad - Song WritingLyric Notepad - Song WritingFree3.6★ (622)YesYesNov 2026
5Demo: Songwriting StudioDemo: Songwriting StudioFree4.6★ (6K)YesYesNov 2026
6Music Writer - Music ComposerMusic Writer - Music ComposerFree4.5★ (4)NoYesNov 2026
7AI Music & Song Maker - SonarAI Music & Song Maker - SonarFree—YesYesOct 2026
8iWriteMusic SEiWriteMusic SEFree4.4★ (148)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Write Music

Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs#1

Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs by Tutteo Limited

Compose, Notate & Play Scores
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😐(7K 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
Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score#2

Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score by 嵩 张

Composer, Score Creator&Writer
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
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
Maestro - Music Composer#3

Maestro - Music Composer by Future Sculptor Pty Ltd

Write Music Quick and Easy
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.3😊(285 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for quick music writing
  • 💡 Ability to post sheet music for others to listen
  • 🎨 Versatile and entertaining

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (app crashes, playback issues, export problems)
  • 🎚️ Limited rhythmic flexibility (no swing, limited tuplets)
  • 🎹 Subpar sound quality for some instruments
  • 💤 Lack of advanced features (dynamics, articulations, tempo changes)

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FAQ about Write Music

What are the best write music apps for iPhone?
Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs tops our write music apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top write music apps we rank are free to download, including Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs and Notation Pad-Sheet Music Score.
Flat: Sheet Music Maker & Tabs has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ write music apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.