forScore
Sheet music reader for iPad, iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro with annotation and setlists.
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Is forScore free?
No, it's a paid product
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About forScore
forScore is a digital sheet music reader for Apple devices, used by performers to replace binders of paper scores. You import PDFs from the web, cloud storage or sheet music stores, and the app organises them by composer, genre and other metadata rather than folders. It's built around performance: fast page turns, setlists, bookmarks for movements inside long PDFs, and hands-free page turning with Bluetooth pedals, MIDI or face gestures. Annotation works naturally with Apple Pencil, and there are practice tools such as a metronome, pitch pipe, piano keyboard and audio playback. The app is a one-time purchase that works across iPad, iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro, and an optional forScore Pro subscription adds extras like face-gesture turning, page copy and paste and priority support. It's the most widely used option on the iPad, but there is no Android or Windows version, which matters for mixed-device ensembles.
Best for: Musicians who perform from an iPad and want a polished, one-time-purchase score reader.
forScore pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from forScore's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional subscription | forScore Pro | Nov 8, 2026 | forscore.co |
Pros and cons
What works
- Excellent Apple Pencil annotation
- One purchase covers iPad, iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro
- Automatic library organisation by metadata
- Many hands-free page-turning options
Why people leave
- Apple-only, with no Android or Windows app
- Some advanced features need the Pro subscription
- No free version to try before buying
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forScore: common questions
What is forScore?
forScore: Sheet music reader for iPad, iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro with annotation and setlists. Best for musicians who perform from an iPad and want a polished, one-time-purchase score reader. Available for iOS and macOS.
Is forScore free?
No, forScore is a paid product.
How much does forScore cost?
forScore is a paid product. Optional subscription: forScore Pro. Checked on forScore's own site, November 2026.
Is forScore open source?
No, forScore is not open source.
What platforms does forScore run on?
forScore is available for iOS and macOS.