# FORTE Score Creator & Composer

> Easy to use sheet music reader & notation editor for composers and musicians.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/forte.notation.mxmlmidireader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/forte.notation.mxmlmidireader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `forte.notation.mxmlmidireader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lugert Verlag GmbH & Co KG
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 51,438
- **Rating:** 2.22 / 5 (332 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.19
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-20
- **First published:** 2016-07-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=forte.notation.mxmlmidireader)
- **Website:** [http://www.fortenotation.com/](http://www.fortenotation.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fortenotation.com/en/privacy-policy/](https://www.fortenotation.com/en/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**FORTE Score Creator & Composer** is an intuitive sheet music reader and notation editor tailored for musicians, composers, and music educators. Compatible with Android tablets and smartphones, it allows you to write, edit, and read sheet music on the go. Whether you're a songwriter, hobby musician, or part of an ensemble, FORTE delivers a professional-grade experience.

The extension offers two modes: FORTE READER, a free feature including metronome, tempo control, and virtual keyboard display; and FORTE EDITOR, a one-time purchase unlocking advanced tools such as multi-instrument support, note transposition, adding lyrics, exporting in formats like MIDI & PDF, and more. It supports a broad range of file types, making it versatile for all music notation needs. FORTE is ideal for learning music, rehearsing, composing, or teaching, ensuring both amateurs and professionals can create detailed, high-quality scores anywhere.

## Rankings

- #297,606 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's comprehensive music notation features and instrument options, finding it useful for composing music on the go. However, many express frustration over having to subscribe or pay upfront with no free trial, making it impossible to test before buying. File handling and library management pose challenges, and some interface elements need refinement. Overall, while powerful, the app's paywall and usability issues hinder broader adoption.

### Pros

- App has essential music notation features covered.
- Includes many instruments with adjustable volumes for each part.
- Interface is streamlined, intuitive, and comprehensive according to some users.
- Works well for composing music on the go and syncing with PC.
- Midi functionality is supported and has improved over time.

### Cons

- App requires subscription or premium purchase to use editing or creating features, with no free trial available.
- No way to try or test editor features before purchasing, leading to user frustration.
- App's file handling is problematic: does not open external files properly, XML files sometimes fail to open after updates.
- Basic library lacks search function and set list creation, making it unsuitable for live performances.
- User interface issues such as header and notification bars taking up screen space and clunky volume controls.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/forte.notation.mxmlmidireader)