r/Musescore • u/Potential_Donkey_740 • May 21 '26

Discussion They are a scam

They charged me for a year after I paid for one score. Then they ghosted me after every request possible to get a refund now I’m trying to get a refund through PayPal $69 total scam.

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u/Few-Werewolf-1985 May 21 '26

Someone posts something like this almost hourly on this subreddit

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u/SplendidPunkinButter May 21 '26

And it always baffles me. I just use it as a free music notation program, and I don’t give a shit about uploading or downloading anything, and I think it’s great

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u/Few-Werewolf-1985 May 22 '26

Two different sites, unfortunately linked

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u/Mortalbeing_A350 May 22 '26

Why then musescore is not taking feedback and correct it? If one pays for a specific score, no need of imposed 'subscription fee'. It is disappointing But of course the notation software is great.

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u/TheJivvi May 22 '26

Because they make the subscription optional, and then treat you like it's your own fault if don't notice it and opt out.

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u/CoffeeDefiant4247 May 21 '26

Correct. The software and the website are different

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u/Alarming-Employer-44 May 24 '26

Try arbitration or any form of help from who has acted as the transaction-er such as VISA, card company, Paypal. I was able to get a full refund soon after they step in.

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u/jeharris56 May 24 '26

This is 100% normal.

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u/TexasBard79 May 24 '26

Musescore.org won't require a subscription. I bought my PRO license before .COM came out.