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Apps Like StaffPad for iPhone and iPad

Write, edit, and play music notation

Compose music with Apple Pencil, converting handwritten notation into typeset scores. Edit, play back, print, and share scores. Record or import audio and edit it with Apple Pencil.

by StaffPad Ltd★ 4.0637 ratingsMusic$49.99Data updated 2026-09-16

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  1. Crescendo Music app icon

    Crescendo Music

    NCH Software

    Write sheet and compose scores

    Create and edit sheet with customizable notation tools. Adjust dynamics, clef, key signature, and time signature. Add and transpose notes easily. Export scores as MIDI, PDF, or print directly.

    ★ 3.710 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Song Memo app icon

    Song Memo

    Jun Koo Hea

    Write chord progressions and notes

    Write ideas using a chord keyboard with automatic chord detection. View guitar chord diagrams. Transpose keys or use capo for tuning. Import memos from cloud or other apps. Share notes through various methods.

    ★ 4.5445 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  1. JustChords app icon

    JustChords

    Marek Palka

    Create and share chord charts and lyrics

    Catalog and organize chord charts and lyrics. Import from online sources or create new charts. Sync across devices via iCloud. Build and share setlists. Transpose, capo, or rewrite chords. Use with metronome, autoscroll, and chord buttons.

    ★ 4.9203 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. ScoreCloud Express app icon

    ScoreCloud Express

    DoReMIR Music Research AB

    Turn melodies into music notation.

    The app plays monophonic melodies and converts them into music notation. Users can edit scores, change playback sounds, and share results via email, Twitter, or Facebook.

    ★ 2.0258 ratingsMusic$2.99Data updated 2026-11-13
  3. Decibel ScorePlayer app icon

    Decibel ScorePlayer

    Monash University

    Network-synchronised scrolling of music scores.

    The app provides network-synchronised scrolling of music scores on multiple iPads. It is designed for reading graphic notation during rehearsals and performances.

    ★ 4.02 ratingsMusic$2.99Data updated 2026-10-11
  4. PlayScore 2 app icon

    PlayScore 2

    Organum Limited

    Play music from photos and PDFs

    Play music from photos, images, and PDF scores. Export as MusicXML and MIDI. Adjust volume, instrument, and transposition for each staff. Accompany singing or playing with a metronome that recognizes time signatures. Create playable scores.

    ★ 4.14,653 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  5. Piano+ Pro-Sheet Music Creator app icon

    Piano+ Pro-Sheet Music Creator

    嵩 张

    Compose , edit scores, play piano

    Create and edit sheet using a virtual piano keyboard. Export and import MusicXML files for compatibility with other software. Compose simple piano pieces or complex symphonies. View and adjust musical scores with a user-friendly interface.

    ★ 4.042 ratingsMusic$149.00Data updated 2026-09-14
  6. Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup app icon

    Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

    Noteful Technologies Ltd

    Organize and annotate documents

    Take handwritten with natural handwriting and Apple Pencil support. Annotate documents, take class , and organize personal knowledge. Sync across devices and share directly.

    ★ 4.819,836 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  7. NotateMe Now app icon

    NotateMe Now

    Neuratron Limited

    Write music with finger or stylus.

    The app allows users to enter music notation using a finger or stylus. It includes PhotoScore Now for capturing printed sheet music with a device's camera for playback and editing.

    ★ 2.226 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-10-25
  8. Guitar Notation Pro app icon

    Guitar Notation Pro

    嵩 张

    Edit and playback sheet music

    Create and edit sheet music with multi-track tabs and chord charts. Playback compositions and adjust notes by touch. Compose music using touch gestures. Learn notations through interactive features. Sync with Apple Health for progress tracking.

    ★ 4.124 ratingsMusic$149.00Data updated 2026-09-11
  9. Reflow - Score Editor app icon

    Reflow - Score Editor

    Gargant

    Edit and play music anywhere

    Create and edit musical scores with tablature and notation tools. Add chord diagrams and guitar effects. Play back compositions and share files. Supports stringed instruments like guitar and bass.

    ★ 3.533 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. DEEMO app icon

    DEEMO

    Rayark International Limited

    Play piano and follow the story

    Play a rhythm game by tapping piano keys in time with music. Customize character appearance. Unlock new songs and levels. Track progress through story mode. Share scores with friends.

    ★ 4.95,077 ratingsGames$1.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  11. Procreate app icon

    Procreate

    Savage Interactive Pty Ltd

    Create sketches, paintings, and animations

    Create expressive sketches, rich paintings, and detailed illustrations. Use 100+ handmade brushes and advanced layer systems. Animate with Valkyrie graphics engine. Export artwork in multiple formats. Adjust brush settings for precise control.

    ★ 4.450,981 ratingsGraphics & Design$12.99Data updated 2026-11-14

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