iWriteMusic

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On the record

Android availability

The maker’s version history links to an Android version on Google Play and describes purchasing Full Version from Upgrade & Extensions.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Apple platforms

The maker’s version history says iWriteMusic runs on Mac computers with Apple Silicon; the App Store listing specifies iPadOS 16 or later and Mac with Apple M1 or later.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Deployment

desktopiwritemusicapp.com · read 19 Sep 2026

Export and sharing

The app exports and imports its own data files and exports PDF, JPG, and Standard MIDI files.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Free edition limits

The FAQ says the free SE version adds a watermark to page view and printouts, limits saving to five files, does not import iWriteMusic data files or export Standard MIDI, and cannot access in-app purchases on iOS.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Integrations

The maker says Standard MIDI exports can be imported by other apps such as GarageBand.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes it as a fit for musicians, music teachers and students, composers, songwriters and arrangers, singers, and instrumentalists.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Layout and parts

The maker lists page layout adjustment, parts creation and score/parts management, plus direct printing via AirPrint.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

MIDI support

Yesiwritemusicapp.com · read 19 Sep 2026

MusicXML support

Noiwritemusicapp.com · read 19 Sep 2026

Notation features

The app supports multiple tracks and voices, percussion notation, chord symbols, lyrics, time, key, clef and tempo changes, grace notes, articulations, dynamics, and transposition.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Note entry

OneFlick Entry lets users choose a note value and its location at once, while Traditional Entry selects a value and location separately.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Parts extraction

Yesiwritemusicapp.com · read 19 Sep 2026

Playback

Playback features include a mixer with solo, mute, and voice selection, plus loop and swing options.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Purpose

iWriteMusic is a music notation app for creating sheet music, lesson materials, lead sheets, scores, and parts.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Security and privacy

The App Store listing reports the developer indicated that the app collects no data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Support and learning

The maker provides online help and short masterclass videos covering features such as note entry, layout, playback, transposition, and multi-voice writing.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Upcoming purchase model

The maker says version 3.7.0 is planned to make the current paid Apple versions free to download, with feature-based in-app purchases; it lists MusicXML Export and Audio Export as new separate purchases.iwritemusicapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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