High confidence · Latest 71 of 218 total reviews analyzed

Frustrated

Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate high-quality urtext scores provide a premium reading experience for classical musicians and double-tap gesture for repeat signs improves navigation during practice sessions, but report inconsistent annotation tools and poor eraser functionality frustrate users during score study and complex credit-based purchasing model creates friction and leaves unused balances.

Rating: 2.9

Reviews: 218

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
3.4/ 5
(273)
Current version
2.9/ 5
-0.4 vs overall
(89)
Main signal post-update: inconsistent annotation tools and poor eraser functionality frustrate users during score study.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • High-quality urtext scores provide a premium reading experience for classical musicians
    • Users consistently praise the scholarly accuracy and visual clarity of the sheet music
    • The urtext editions are cited as the primary reason for choosing this platform over competitors
  • Double-tap gesture for repeat signs improves navigation during practice sessions
    • Musicians find the repeat-navigation gesture to be a helpful time-saver
    • The built-in metronome is noted as a convenient tool for daily practice
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Inconsistent annotation tools and poor eraser functionality frustrate users during score study
    • Users report that the eraser tool fails to remove marks reliably
    • Annotation menus block visibility of the top and bottom lines of the music
  • Complex credit-based purchasing model creates friction and leaves unused balances
    • The requirement to buy credit blocks instead of individual scores is described as clunky
    • Users report confusion and frustration regarding the value of credits versus score prices
Request

Most requested

  • Two-page landscape view requested to improve readability on tablet devices
    • Musicians frequently ask for a two-page display mode when using tablets in landscape
    • Users want to see more of the score at once to facilitate better page-turn planning

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