Symphony Pro - Music Notation Apple

Symphony Pro - Music Notation

Compose by handwriting or tap

Features & Capabilities

Symphony Pro - Music Notation is a comprehensive music notation tool designed for creators who work with piano to full ensembles. It supports handwriting input with Apple Pencil, touch, and template-based project setup, making score creation flexible and fast. The extension highlights robust import/export options (PDF, MusicXML, MIDI) and a rich instrument library for composing, editing, and sharing scores.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Xenon Labs, LLC
Rating:
3.80
(468)
2 new ratings
Version:
6.7.7 Last updated: 2026-02-04
Version code:
882162829
Creation date:
2011-01-07
Compatible devices:
Size:
365.05MB
Price:
14.99
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Developed by:
Xenon Labs, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symphony-pro-music-notation/id412380315
Website:
http://www.symphonypro.net

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise Symphony Pro for strong handwriting recognition, a flexible multi-line display, good value, and a practical workflow that supports exporting/importing to formats like XML for use with other apps. However, repeatedly cited drawbacks include bugs and glitches that break work, a difficult, non-intuitive UI with limited help, and slow or unreliable developer support and communication. Update nags and forum availability add frustration, and cloud backup options are unreliable, raising concerns about data safety. Overall, the app shows potential and value but struggles with stability and support.
Pros
  • Handwriting recognition is praised as superior to StaffPad—smooth, fast, and reliable.
  • Multi-line/page display improves readability and workflow, unlike some rivals that show only one line per page.
  • Strong value for money with a capable feature set, especially when compared to more expensive notation apps.
  • Flexible workflow for jotting ideas and exporting/importing formats (e.g., XML for Finale) for use with other apps.
Cons
  • Frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt work, including unexpected UI behavior and parts disappearing.
  • Not intuitive or easy to learn; steep learning curve and insufficient or unclear help/manual.
  • Slow developer response and support issues, offline forums, and persistent update prompts.
  • Unreliable backups/cloud sync (iCloud backup not working) and risk of losing scores, with limited recovery options.
Recent reviews
The SP app persistently nags upon startup that an update is available. No such update is found via the Apple update utility. The SP forum website is offline. No listed direct email to the developers. Have invested a lot of time and effort in creating scores, but am on the verge of mass-exporting all my scores in mxml format and shifting to another app. Very disappointing.
by At*****, 2026-05-04

Been using this for years and it’s great for my purposes. Customer service is responsive but they are slow to fix updates, bugs and requests. They seem grateful for user input so everyone, let’s keep at them to keep improving so we can make this a 5 star app !!
by Ta*****, 2026-04-30

This app has useful functions built in. However, finding those useful functions is very difficult and not ontuitive — even following user manuals or help instructions is unclear, difficult, sometimes eimpossible. Additionally, functions that I use frequently (and that are what I specifically purchased it for) are glitchy and u reliable. Recently it keeps telling me to update the app but despite being completely up to date on my OS there is no update available or possible — but it keeps telling me to update every time I open! I waited to write this review thinking that maybe with time things would become clearer and maybe this was user error on my part, but I no longer think that is likely. I wish I had purchased a different app.
by Ni*****, 2026-04-05
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