Henle Library

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Players wanting editable Henle editions on mobile
• Free plan
  No
• Access model
  Purchase
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Download purchased scores for offline use, then print or export them as PDFs.
  • Edit annotations on separate layers and choose or hide alternative fingerings.
  • Switch between an instrumental part and its associated score.

• Where it doesn't

  • Scores are purchased individually or in collections using credits.
  • There is no generally available free plan.
  • The app is limited to Apple and Android devices, plus Chromebook.

Our verdict on Henle Library

Henle Library combines a digital storefront with a score-reading app for G. Henle Verlag’s Urtext editions. Classical musicians can browse and purchase scores, parts, movements, and collections, then keep purchased editions in their library. Its feature set suits players who want Henle scores on mobile, along with students, teachers, and professionals who need more than a static page viewer. It is a focused choice for working with Henle editions rather than a general-purpose library spanning publishers.

Scores can be downloaded for offline use, printed, or exported as PDFs. Reading tools include portrait or landscape layouts and two-page display, while editable annotation layers support handwriting, text, and musical symbols. Players can choose alternate fingerings or hide fingerings, switch between a part and its associated score, and record or play back audio. An integrated metronome, playlists, and page turning with compatible Bluetooth pedals round out the app’s practice and performance functions. These tools make it a stronger fit for players who value an adaptable edition and annotation workflow than for those who only need to store sheet music.

Purchases use credits, and the published information describes no recurring plan or generally available free plan. That model may suit musicians who want to select specific editions, but buyers should account for purchasing the scores they need. The app supports iPad and iPhone, Apple-silicon Mac, Android tablets and smartphones, and Chromebook; eligible students and teachers may access a separate Campus Edition through an institution. Email and documentation are support channels. Choose Henle Library if its edition catalog and editing tools match your repertoire; consider another platform if you need a broad multi-publisher catalog or an included free tier.

Henle Library pricing

Henle Library fact sheet

Alternatives to Henle Library

• IIMSLPA free-first score library with browsing, downloads, melody search and recordings.9.2
• JWJ.W. Pepper ePrintA pay-per-title score service with print, PDF, and offline mobile options.9.1
• MMusicnotesA licensed score shop with practical tools for organizing and practicing music.8.9

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Last updated 4 Oct 2026 · How we research and update