Reviews of FORTE Score Creator & Composer

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List of user reviews and ratings for FORTE Score Creator & Composer

Total ratings

2.22 (Rating count: 332)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.80

All time rating average: 2.22

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57% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-11-24	Ma*****	I couldn't even test the features of the app. Everything I tried to click resulted in subscription pop-up.
I couldn't even test the features of the app. Everything I tried to click resulted in subscription pop-up.
2024-06-06	Il*****	I hate the Fact that you have to Purchase just to make music, This is not good, I please you Forte, to make it free, so we can use this Normaly. Thank you
I hate the Fact that you have to Purchase just to make music, This is not good, I please you Forte, to make it free, so we can use this Normaly. Thank you
2023-09-10	ag*****	Afaik there's no way to try the editor without purchasing first. Since I don't know what the editor is capable of, and the prices are not even mentioned, I'm not going to do that.
Afaik there's no way to try the editor without purchasing first. Since I don't know what the editor is capable of, and the prices are not even mentioned, I'm not going to do that.
2023-08-04	Ch*****	I can't even use it. I tap "new score" and it asks me to subscribe. I say no thanks, and it takes me back to the main menu.
I can't even use it. I tap "new score" and it asks me to subscribe. I say no thanks, and it takes me back to the main menu.
2023-02-26	Ma*****	After some problems with other music notation apps I decided to actually fork in the cash to try Forte. I was initially turned off by its price and visual appearance but it was only $15 AUD and the appearance is actually very streamlined, intuitive and comprehensive. Saving files in a different directory is a little troublesome but sending to Google Drive is a good workaround.
After some problems with other music notation apps I decided to actually fork in the cash to try Forte. I was initially turned off by its price and visual appearance but it was only $15 AUD and the appearance is actually very streamlined, intuitive and comprehensive. Saving files in a different directory is a little troublesome but sending to Google Drive is a good workaround.
2022-10-25	Ch*****	So I can not use this app unless I buy the premium? Okay.
So I can not use this app unless I buy the premium? Okay.
2022-10-07	Wi*****	How do you expect some one who have never used your product to give you to rate you ?.You do not give customers the opportunity to experience a trial version before buying a product we have no idea.
How do you expect some one who have never used your product to give you to rate you ?.You do not give customers the opportunity to experience a trial version before buying a product we have no idea.
2022-09-14	Pa*****	I think it's a wonderful app for music pundits
I think it's a wonderful app for music pundits
2022-08-28	Sa*****	No trial - pretty pointless downloading really. Can't create or edit without purchasing.
No trial - pretty pointless downloading really. Can't create or edit without purchasing.
2022-08-15	Ho*****	its forcing me to get premium? how can i get off this thing?
its forcing me to get premium? how can i get off this thing?