# Score: Cornelius Composer

> A simple-to-use music notation editor specially designed for elementary-levels.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.classplash.corneliuscomposer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.classplash.corneliuscomposer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.classplash.corneliuscomposer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Classplash Lda
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 18,178
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.32.33
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-10
- **First published:** 2018-08-02
- **Publisher country:** PT
- **Size:** 127 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.classplash.corneliuscomposer)
- **Website:** [https://www.classplash.com](https://www.classplash.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.classplash.de/privacy](https://www.classplash.de/privacy)

## Description

Cornelius Composer is an innovative, animated music notation editor tailored specifically for elementary-level music education. It brings music notes to life with colorful animations, making learning engaging and accessible, including features designed for color-blind beginners. Teachers and students can create, import, and reproduce music, utilizing solfège playback for a unique sight-reading experience.

This extension supports importing from popular music software like Musescore and Finale, offers customizable color scales to match classroom instruments such as boomwhackers, and provides accessibility options. Designed for use on tablets, smartphones, and desktops, Cornelius Composer encourages interactive learning with features like multi-staff support, tempo adjustment, transposition, and fun playback animations. The premium version offers unlimited scores and supports educators with a free "for schools" license, making it an essential tool for elementary music educators and students alike.

## Rankings

- #452,445 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that 'Score: Cornelius Composer' works well on new Android versions and supports music education with good format compatibility. Musicians find it useful and kid-friendly. However, many criticize the high cost, especially for imports, and limited features in the free version such as lack of saving. Key feature requests include better lyrics support, MIDI keyboard integration, multiple staves, and improved note insertion flexibility.

### Pros

- Works on latest Android versions (e.g., Android 14)
- Great for learning and teaching music composition
- Good interoperability with standard import/export formats
- User-friendly for musicians and kids
- Affordable compared to desktop software

### Cons

- Lack of support or poor implementation for lyrics in compositions
- High cost for full version and additional features like importing songs
- Light/Free version does not allow saving
- Request for MIDI keyboard support is unmet
- Desire for multiple staves and more flexible note placement

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.classplash.corneliuscomposer)