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BandScore

Score Player and Editor

A complete practice and rehearsal companion that merges interactive scores with real audio playback.

Download on the App Store

Key Features

Built for good user experience and high performance on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Main features

Choose your mode and stay in control.

Simple mode

  • Import audio files to create songs.
  • Adjust playback speed and audio pitch.
  • Transpose or fine-tune recordings instantly.
  • Set markers and loop specific play ranges.

Advanced mode

  • Import GuitarPro (GPX/GP2/GP3/GP4/GP5/GP/GP7), MusicXML or MIDI scores.
  • Add synced audio tracks from files or Apple Music.
  • View the score as guitar tab, staff, percussion or piano layouts.
  • Manage your songs in sets with device + iCloud storage.

Advanced mode score player

  • Auto-scrolls the score with a live playhead while you perform.
  • Adjust playback speed, pitch and optional count-in.
  • Create loops, set play ranges and markers per song.
  • Trigger the built-in MIDI player for score notes.

Lead sheet workflow

  • Display lyrics with chord signs alongside the score.
  • Play tightly to the attached audio track.
  • Export printable PDFs for rehearsals and gigs.

Player version (In-App Purchase)

Unlock rehearsal-ready collaboration tools.

Unlimited library + playlists

  • Store unlimited songs (device & iCloud limits apply).
  • Assign songs to multiple playlists for set management.

Recording suite

  • Capture your instrument directly into BandScore.
  • Export recordings as standalone audio files.
  • Mix takes with song playback tracks plus volume, pan, EQ, compressor and reverb.

Band network

  • Connect nearby BandScore devices.
  • Sync play/start/stop, song selection and parameters.
  • Send chat messages or transfer songs to peers.

Full version subscription

Deep editing, tempo mapping and lyric tools.

Score editing (not on iPhone)

  • Add, delete or merge song parts and measures.
  • Edit notes, chords and tempo per measure.
  • Detect transients/beats from audio and align score playback.
  • Adjust audio with cut, delay or silence inserts plus markers and MIDI control definitions.

Lyric editor (not on iPhone)

  • Full-screen workspace optimized for lyric writing.
  • Paste text, import LRC or plain files, export LRC/PDF.
  • Extract lyrics from audio (requires macOS/iOS 26).
  • Print-ready PDF export for score + lyrics.

Chord list editor

  • Build chord progressions with blocks and list views.
  • Switch between text and grid editing modes.

Player automation

  • Send predefined MIDI program or control changes.
  • Keep external rigs and software in sync with playback.

Audio separation (stems)

  • Split vocals, drums, bass, piano and other instruments.
  • Runs entirely on device — no cloud fees.
  • Supported: Apple Silicon Macs, iPhone 13 Pro/14+, iPad Pro (2018+), iPad Air (2022+).