iWriteMusic
7.6#7 in music notation software$12.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
VisitiWriteMusic vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | iWriteMusic | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | No | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
iWriteMusic plans
- iWriteMusic—
- iWriteMusic Pro—
- iWriteMusic Free / SEFree
- iWriteMusic (free version / SE)Free
- iWriteMusic Pro (US App Store)$12.99, paid once
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
Pick iWriteMusic if…
It suits people writing, teaching, studying, arranging, or performing music who need notation and parts. Standard MIDI users should note that MusicXML is not supported.
Pick Sibelius if…
Sibelius suits composers, arrangers, and educators who need to create or edit scores. Its classroom tools and student resources may also suit teaching settings.