Composing and arranging
Write down a phrase and listen as you develop it into a piece. Turn your ideas into anything from a lead sheet to an ensemble score.
MUSIC NOTATION FOR IPHONE, IPAD, AND ANDROID
Make music notation
easy and fun!
Does notation software take too long to learn?
Does even a simple score take too long to write?
Is there an easier way to create professional-looking sheet music?
Your search is over!
Get iWriteMusic!
Version 3.7.0 is out · MusicXML Export and Audio Export are now available.See what's new →Become proficient with iWriteMusic quickly
Intuitive controls
Unlike notation programs such as Finale, Sibelius, or MuseScore, iWriteMusic is designed to be picked up without reading a thick manual or watching a series of tutorials.
A remarkably simple interface
Learn a few key operations, and you’ll soon be using iWriteMusic with confidence.
Choose and write in one gesture
Innovative OneFlick Entry
Choose what to enter and where, all at once
With OneFlick Entry, you choose the item and where it goes in the same gesture. That saves you from going back and forth between the ToolBox and the score.
You can write much faster and keep track of the musical phrase as you enter it.
For faster entry
With OneFlick Entry, choose what to enter and where in a single gesture.
For entry one step at a time
With Traditional Entry, choose an item from the ToolBox, then select where it goes.
From a short melody to choral and orchestral scores
Create beautifully finished sheet music
Fine-tune the page layout to produce sheet music that's ready for professional use.
Create individual parts and manage them alongside the full score. On iPhone and iPad, print directly with AirPrint.
See how to adjust the layout
For daily practice, rehearsals, and concerts
Put your scores to work every day
Jot down a musical idea, prepare a lesson, or get ready for a rehearsal or concert. iWriteMusic helps at each step.
Lessons and individual practice
Create lesson materials and play them back. Use solo, mute, and loop playback to focus on the passage you want to practice.
Rehearsal and performance
Create, manage, and share scores and parts for choirs, bands, and orchestras.
Share scores, files, and audio
Export as PDF or JPG to share sheet music, MIDI or MusicXML to use in other music software, or WAV to share the sound.
MIDI Export, MusicXML Export, and Audio Export are separate in-app purchases. See the important notice for details on previously purchased features.
Notation features
A full set of tools for writing music
Write your music
- Multiple tracks and up to four voices
- Percussion and drum notation
- Chord symbols and lyrics
- Grace notes, articulations, and dynamics
Refine the score
- Time signature, key signature, clef, and tempo changes
- Transpose the whole piece or a passage
- Page layout controls
- Score and part creation and management
Listen and share
- Solo, mute, and instrument sound selection
- Loop and swing playback
- Import and export iWriteMusic files
- Export to PDF, JPG, and other formats
The free download has limited features. Some features require an in-app purchase.
Explore the Masterclass →What musicians say
From previously published reviews
★★★★★“Simply put, entering notes is easy.”
★★★★★“I was able to write my book with ease because this app is so intuitive. Bravo!”
★★★★★“Been using iWrite for 10 years and it's still doing the job”
In the press
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No. 1
7 recommended apps for sheet music and chord charts
Featured as iWriteMusic SE in the 2026 article
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Appliv
2026 edition
Featured among 8 recommended sheet music apps
Highlights OneFlick Entry in iWriteMusic SE
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For your next piece
Start writing with iWriteMusic
Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Start free with limited features and add what you need through in-app purchases.
Get started with the Basics guide →For existing users
Access to Basic Feature and MIDI Export acquired before version 3.7.0 carries over. You can also transfer your files from the legacy free edition to the integrated edition.