# Symphony Pro - Music Notation

> Compose by handwriting or tap

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id412380315](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id412380315)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id412380315`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xenon Labs, LLC
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (472 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-04
- **First published:** 2011-01-07
- **Size:** 365 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symphony-pro-music-notation/id412380315)
- **Website:** [http://www.symphonypro.net](http://www.symphonypro.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://symphonypro.net/static/Symphony\_Pro\_Standard\_EULA.pdf](https://symphonypro.net/static/Symphony_Pro_Standard_EULA.pdf)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #80,919 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id412380315)