Simple Score Creator Reviews

I downloaded SimpleScoreCreator back in 2013, and it worked great. Somehow, it very quickly deteriorated, to the point where it has not even been capable of fully opening for several years. SimpleScoreCreator does not open, and it does not run. Unless it actually can be updated to run, it should be deleted from SimpleScoreCreator Store.

The new update that automatically saves you data is very tedious, because if you forget to duplicate your music and the file gets changed beyond repair, then you have to rewrite the entire piece which is a waste of time. Maybe adding a "would you like to save current data" option would be better. Also, im having a lot of trouble keeping all my pieces from not mysteriously disappearing. I just checked SimpleScoreCreator and only 3 of the 20-something pieces i had were deleted somehow.

I'm just using SimpleScoreCreator as a "starting point" to where I want my arrangement to go, and it's very easy to use and understand, however, my greatest pet peeve is that the last note of every measure holds out longer than it should. What is that? No matter how short I make it. I make it a 16th note and it plays like a half note and messes up my song. Also we should be able to add crescendos and decrescendos to everything including drums. Also, the contrabass doesn't hold out the notes. Please fix these issues.

It's got pretty good sound and isn't too shabby for someone really needing to write music. However, you can only do one note per line (one on treble clef and one on base clef), so it can get pretty frustrating with the awkward moving around a lot.
Everything else is ok, it's fairly easy to use, that's probably the only reason I gave it three stars. Maybe if it were possible to make more than one note per clef it would be a little easier. I do understand that this isn't the full version, but that's the only problem I have with it.

SimpleScoreCreator is great and it works. It's just hard to navigate. There really wasn't any instructions on how to operate it. It's not too hard but it's just confusing. Also I was looking for a marimba in the instruments but I only came across a vibraphone and a xylophone. Another thing is everytime I try to place a note on beat one, it moves it directly to beat 2.

SimpleScoreCreator could definitely be improved. The tuba doesn't even sound anything like a tuba. There is no base clarinet. THERE IS NO BARITONE/EUPHONIUM!!!! Also, you cannot change time signature, tempo, or key signature during a song. You cannot have different styles (March style, overture style, etc). Also, EVERYTHING is played at the same volume, except some of the woodwinds are louder at some parts. PLEASE add some of these features ASAP, and for goodness sakes, ADD A BARITONE/EUPHONIUM!!!!

The percussion feature is great and all, but it has some big bugs, whenever I try to play a recording that has drums, SimpleScoreCreator shuts down. I think there can be a lot more added in the future, like a China or splash cymbal, buzzing, things like that, I also think the music needs dynamics, like accents, other than those things, in my opinion, this is THE best score creating app out there

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SimpleScoreCreator is great because it allows me to compose anywhere including my bed at midnight when I can't sleep. I would like to see some improvements such as being able to make notes staccato and adding repeat signs. Other than that, everything works well and is quite easy to use.

Hey, I like SimpleScoreCreator and all..but can you PLEASE add the symbols like tenuto or staccato because I'm trying to make this music piece with staccato notes in it. When I got to the staccato notes I couldn't find the symbols. Can you also please add dynamics too? Oh, and a change in tempo during the score too. I am trying to change the tempo to a slower beat at a section of the song I'm making but it would only play as one tempo throughout the piece. It'll sound weird too fast and the rest of the song would sound weird too slow with that section being fine. I hope you can add these features in your next possible update ^^

I've used SimpleScoreCreator to practise choir singing with good results. I think the input method I quite straight forward and easy to get used to. I would say the weakness is in the screen movement, you often don't see what you're typing because the keyboard is in the way. And when it is playing back the song the screen only moves after the last visible note on screen is played, but i think it should move sooner since note reading requires you to know what happens in the next bar. Maybe manual control of screen movement would be a good thing to have.

I really enjoy using SimpleScoreCreator. It is well-executed and is perfect for when I randomly come up with a tune, because with SimpleScoreCreator, I can transfer that idea right into my phone.
Though SimpleScoreCreator is practically perfect, there are a couple of flaws that I have noted (get it, noted!). Sorry about that pun there. One thing is that some of the instruments sound strange, notably, the xylophone. Also, it would be great if users had the ability to add two different kinds of notes (ex: quarter and whole) on the same staff at the same time for one part. I see this all the time in sheet music for piano, so it would be greatly appreciated if you could somehow make this possible.
Thank you for creating such a wonderful app:)

This is quite the wonderful app it takes some time to get used to though, but once you do it feels great to make anything you want. I would like to request additions though, for I am a lover of expression and to get that in music I usually use crescendos and staccatos along with some swing, but after pressing a variety of buttons I could not find them. I do hope you will add to SimpleScoreCreator a variety of new articulation and until then I shall be dreaming of music to come.

I was pleasantly surprised to find the free version is fully functional and suits my needs. As a composer, I am often struck with inspiration for original melodies at the strangest times and have no practical way of notating themes before I forget them unless I am sitting by my computer. SimpleScoreCreator gives me everything I need to notate music anywhere, anytime on my phone! It will even transpose into keys of other instruments! For a free phone app this is amazing! Highly recommended. A must have for any composer.

I couldn't find a single efficient score creator that didn't cost money to use it normally or one that worked well, but then I stumbled across SimpleScoreCreator.
It's very useful for on-the-go writing, and holds lots more music than you can hold in a folder. Although it can sometimes be tedious, it's definitely my prefered scoring app. If you ever are confused about the controls, just click on help in the menu.

I've been looking for an app that allows me to create scores for the songs I write, and finally I came across this! SimpleScoreCreator has everything, and with the new update the notes actually flow together and it looks very put together. The only thing I do wish would happen is an option for the piano pedal! Or at least options for the music to sound legato perhaps. Otherwise, the notes sound too separated for certain arrangements. Overall, though, this is one of my favorite apps and I'm so glad I discovered it :)

You app is amazing but could you please add more instruments such as contrabassoon, contra forte bassoon, bass clarinet, sousaphone, bass flute, sub contra bass saxophone, organ, euphonium, baritone horn, alpenhorn maybe, didgeridoo, dulcimer, ocarina, octavin, melodica, heckelphone, dulcian, rackett, oboe de amour, sarrusophone, ophicleide, bagpipes, crumhorn, pi, hne, tambourine, pocket trumpet, piccolo trumpet, alto clarinet, alto horn, Wagner tuba, tenor Wagner tuba, electric piano, bass saxophone, soprillo saxophone, baroque bassoon, French bassoon, and more. I would like it if you took this into consideration. Thank you, Logan Stockl

SimpleScoreCreator is great for writing and transcribing music. The note keyboard is easy and natural to use, the playback feature is good (although it would be nice if you could start it from a particular measure). Also, I'm very happy that you can still listen to external audio apps while writing.

One last suggestion: measure copy/paste would be handy considering a lot of music has repeated bass lines.

I LOVE SimpleScoreCreator! It's helping so much with writing a song for my final that way I don't have to tote my instrument home every day. Plus I can do it when ever and it's easier. However, there is one little question I have. I wanted to know if it is possible to send our song through iMessage. My friends and I all have SimpleScoreCreator , and it would be easier to make sure we are on the same page if we could share it with them by sending it to them, so they can see the notes on the staff and hear it. If you could do that, that would be FANTASTIC!!!!

I love SimpleScoreCreator! It's a bit tricky to use at first but it gets easier as you go. If I could make a few suggestions...
1. Add articulation (staccato, laggato)
2. Add the ability to move every note up or down octaves for easier playing if range on the real life instrument isn't reached. I was doing a piece for the clarinet and when I switched over to the bassoon to see what it sounded like, there were notes that only a contrabassoon could access.
3. Add some other instruments like bass clarinet, contrabassoon, bass trombone, bass trumpet, alto flute, bass flute, and stuff like that.

Again, wonderful app and I can't wait to get future updates!

I have been using SimpleScoreCreator for a long time. I was initially impressed at the ease I could enter music on the screen of my iPhone (much smaller back then) and how easy it was to teach to non-musicians. While it doesn’t do everything, it does what it it’s best at, note entry, exceptionally well and has continued to improve over the years. The audio playback features and display control provide me what I need to get the job done. I consider it an invaluable part of my musical tool kit, having prepared a few thousand songs with it.