Sheet music readers & devices
What a musician needs from a PDF reader
You can absolutely put your scores in a general PDF app. It works until the first gig, where four specific gaps show up.
Gap one: the turn
General readers assume a free hand. A performer needs an input that does not involve hands or feet, which is why camera gestures matter more here than anywhere else.
Gap two: order
A show is a sequence of files. Setlists chain them into one continuous read so you never pick a filename out of a list between tunes.
Gaps three and four: naming and marking
Automatic title and composer extraction fixes the filename problem; Apple Pencil annotation replaces the pencil you used to keep on the stand.
Try it on your own scores
Import PDF scores, add annotations, build setlists and turn pages hands-free. StageMate is available for Apple devices and Android. Features, cloud services and Pro purchases differ by platform; check the current plan before buying.
Download for Apple devicesDownload for AndroidQuestions people ask
- Can I keep using my current PDF app too?
- Yes, files stay PDFs and can live in both.
- Does it handle two-page spreads?
- Yes, plus half-page scroll for awkward breaks.
- Is the reading view night-friendly?
- Yes, brightness and dark presentation are designed for stage conditions.