Noteworthy can turn midis into dots. You can save ABCs as midis and then Noteworthy them.
You can write music direct through a midi keyboard or through the computer keyboard.
It is cheap and reliable.
The flaws don't prevent the program being easy to use and effective.
I've used it for many years in preference to Sibellius.
A bit of knowledge about dots IS needed because the program does what YOU tell it to and does not tell you if you commit a musical gaffe or break the rules.