# Composer's Sketchpad Lite

> Visual music composition tool for sketching melodies and rhythms. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexei Baboulevitch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composers-sketchpad-lite/id1067596813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexei Baboulevitch](https://appshunter.io/developer/506290606)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 168 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composers-sketchpad-lite/id1067596813/reviews.md

## What is Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Recent winner of the Children's Technology Review EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD!

Jot down musical ideas with your fingers or the Apple Pencil and hear them come to life! Composer's Sketchpad lets you create music in a visual and intuitive way, minimizing the time and effort needed to invent new melodies, fiddle with musical experiments, or simply give life to the sounds rattling around inside your head. The notes you draw in Composer's Sketchpad have no limits on meter or pitch: sketch out bendy guitar solos and mind-boggling rhythms with almost no effort — or snap to the grid if you want to play it safe. No matter how fancy you get, there's no tangle of knobs or controls to get in your way. It's what sheet music always wanted to be!

STELLAR FEATURES:

- A massive, easily-navigable canvas to sketch your music onto.
- Flexible notes that allow you to represent almost any kind of music.
- Frictionless controls that let you to draw, edit, and play your music without delay.
- Over 100 instruments and a percussion set available to use.
- Several export options (including AAC and MIDI) for your compositions.
- Support for the Apple Pencil and iOS 9 multitasking.

## Key features

- Visual music sketching canvas
- Flexible note drawing
- Over 100 instruments
- AAC and MIDI export
- Apple Pencil support

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composers-sketchpad-lite/id1067596813/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Good but, why do you have to pay for making more music

*2021-01-10*

Very disappointed 11 year old here

### 5/5 — Wow cool! Noel a few days ago

*2019-10-14, version 1.2.1*

This game is super cool!

### 1/5 — Seriously.🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

*2017-11-21, version 1.2.1*

HOW IS THIS.....THING SUPPOSED TO WORK???? Huh? Sorry, but i can't seem to get the right rythm or EVEN the right POSITIONS! Come on- you can do better than that. Right???😤

### 1/5 — too difficult to use

*2016-08-05, version 1.2*

This app is completely useless for me

### 3/5 — Good potential!

*2016-06-24, version 1.1.5*

This was what I was looking for.  But....  My major issue is that after drawing a note there doesn't appear to be a way to move it around on the grid to another note line.  If it can be done, I haven't found it.  So, it makes it a hassle finding the right note.  There should also be a toggle to turn off the need to "hold" the paper.  I shouldn't need an apple pen to have this option.  Once that note moving issue is addressed, I'll likely be getting the paid version.

## Frequently asked questions about Composer's Sketchpad Lite

### What is Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite is a free music application that allows users to visually sketch out musical ideas, melodies, and rhythms using a flexible drawing interface. It offers over 100 instruments and export options for compositions.

### What devices does Composer's Sketchpad Lite support?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite is designed for iPad devices. It also supports Apple Pencil and iOS 9 multitasking features.

### Can I export my music from Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Yes, Composer's Sketchpad Lite offers several export options for your compositions, including AAC and MIDI formats, allowing you to use your music in other applications or projects.

### Does Composer's Sketchpad Lite have ads?

No, Composer's Sketchpad Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences interested in music creation.

### How often is Composer's Sketchpad Lite updated?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite was last updated on September 20, 2016, with version 1.2.1. The release date was January 11, 2016.

### What instruments are available in Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite provides access to over 100 different instruments and a percussion set, allowing for a wide range of musical expression in your compositions.

### What is the user rating for Composer's Sketchpad Lite?

Composer's Sketchpad Lite has a user rating of 2.4 stars based on 5 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2016-09-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• iOS 10 bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.2 — 2016-07-16

- Added a new tool for easily shifting notes along the time axis.
- Added AAC and ZIP Archive export options.
- Added an alternative one-finger drawing mode.
- Added a Clear Layer button.
- Memory usage and performance improvements.
- Bug fixes.

### 1.1.5 — 2016-04-14

Thank you for your feedback! Your comments really help make the app better.

- Added Dark Mode.
- Added Left-Handed Mode.
- Added Help.
- Fixed bug where newly-created pieces couldn't be deleted.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

If you've enjoyed Composer's Sketchpad, please consider leaving a review or rating in the App Store!

### 1.1 — 2016-03-22

Thank you for using Composer's Sketchpad! If you've enjoyed the app, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Your support will allow me to continue bringing you great new features!

- Support for portrait mode.
- Support for iOS 9 multitasking enhancements, including Slide Over and Split View.
- Measure numbers.
- Note highlights during playback.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2016-02-05

Thank you very much for your early support! Here are some lovely features and bug fixes, hand-made just for you:

* MIDI and JSON file export.
* Gridlines for sharp notes are now dashed, so you no longer lose your place.
* Clear note range indicators for instruments that can't go above or below certain pitches.
* More correct-sounding instrument octave offsets.
* Much improved memory usage and performance.
* Bug fixes galore.

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| [Composer Pro - Score Creator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-pro-score-creator/id1551925812) | 4.5 (522) | Free | Music |

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