# Notion: Music Notation & Tab — Compose anywhere > Award-winning music composition tool for notation and tablature. (iPhone/iPad app by Fender Digital.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-music-notation-and-tab/id475820434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.90/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 503 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15 · 146 MB - Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese, French (France) - Released: 2011-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-music-notation-and-tab/id475820434/reviews.md ## What is Notion? With over 15 years in the App Store, Notion is a free, award-winning music composition tool for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more! You’ll effortlessly create dynamic compositions in traditional musical notation or guitar tablature with its intuitive touch-based interface and incredibly broad editing capabilities. With a user-friendly interface and simple interactive piano keyboard, fretboard, drum pad, and even optional Handwriting Recognition, Notion makes it easy to get started composing your music. You can also hear your music performed with the most realistic playback possible, using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Notion is a native cross-platform app, meaning you can write anywhere on any device without requiring a constant Internet connection. And when you’re back online, you’ll be able to sync your work across multiple devices through your preferred cloud provider. Start your work on one device and finish it on another. Once you are happy with your creation you can share the Notion file, or export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF or as an audio file. You can even optionally transmit scores across a network with other instances of Notion, or between Notion and the Fender Studio Pro DAW. Compose, edit, and play back your music performed with real piano and orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — along with outstanding sampled guitar, bass, drums and other popular instruments. And when you’re ready for more sounds, you’ll find the extensive library of Notion Add-on Soundsets to purchase as part of the Feature Bundle. To save space, the initial app download contains just piano — you can then manage which of the bundled Soundsets to have on your device or keep in the cloud, just tap on Sound Installation. Notion has been featured in various Apple campaigns including the Apple YourVerse television commercials, and has won several awards including a prestigious music industry NAMM TEC Award for Best Smartphone/Tablet App. What you get: Notion includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features and core orchestral and rhythm section Soundsets — all for free. You can optionally register (also for free!) to unlock an additional Soundset (containing Solo Strings, Classical Saxophones and Glockenspiel), and the multivoice function that allows writing in up to 4 voices per staff. Then for the full experience, either sign in with your Fender Studio Pro+ membership or purchase the Notion Feature Bundle. This unlocks Handwriting Recognition, Layout Controls, all the Expansion Soundsets (including many auxiliary instruments and additional articulations and effects), additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC), and direct score transfer with Notion and Fender Studio Pro running on the same network. Free: Unlimited staves All editing features Core Soundsets Export as MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, wav, mp3 Welcome Pack (register for free): Soundset including Solo Strings, Glockenspiel, Classical Saxophones Additionally write for voices 3 and 4 in a single staff Feature Bundle (in-app purchase or sign in with Fender Studio Pro+): Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript Available on iPhone, iPad and macOS (macOS with supporting graphics tablet or using Sidecar with compatible iPad) Automatic pen vs. finger recognition to switch between handwriting and edit mode Pressure-sensitive support for Apple Pencil Adjustable timer for Handwriting Recognition Override handwriting timer by double tapping Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) Layout Control All Expansion Soundsets Additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) Transmit scores across a network with other instances of Notion, or between Notion and Fender Studio Pro ## Key features - Traditional musical notation - Guitar tablature - Intuitive touch interface - Realistic audio playback - Cross-platform syncing - Multiple export formats ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Classical guitar | $0.99 | one-time | | Harp | $0.99 | one-time | | Jazz Alto Sax | $0.99 | one-time | | Vibraphone | $0.99 | one-time | | Marimba | $0.99 | one-time | | All Sounds Bundle | $29.99 | one-time | | Jazz Bass | $0.99 | one-time | | Percussion Bundle | $4.99 | one-time | | Handwriting | $7.99 | one-time | | Feature Bundle | $14.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Notion? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use - 🎨 Great sound quality and instrument samples - 💡 Handwriting recognition feature - 🔗 Seamless integration with desktop version - 👍 Useful for composing on the go **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔀 Inconsistent and buggy note/chord entry - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for full functionality - 🤔 Unintuitive interface and steep learning curve - 🔍 Poor documentation and support **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to change key signatures mid-piece - Incorrect transposition of notes and chords - Text formatting and positioning issues - Unreliable MIDI file import/export - Playback distortion and timing issues **Most requested features** - Ability to customize note beaming and stem direction - Option to display note letter names - Improved handwriting recognition for complex rhythms - Folder organization for better file management - Keyboard shortcuts for power users ## Recent user reviews (10 of 503) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-music-notation-and-tab/id475820434/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good but with longstanding issues *2026-08-17, version 3.7* Sound sets are nice, especially the strings. Have used this app for around 6 years and it covers a lot of bases for a mobile app. Intuitive for a composing app. There is however a large stability issue and I cannot recommend the app while it exists: Adding new measures in the middle of a score will sometimes break the playback. The added measures do not show up in the score. The playback cursor gets all glitchy in the spaces where those new measures would be, sometimes moving way too slow and other times teleporting. The music still sounds normal when this happens, but it accounts for the “added” measures, causing a huge pause in the middle of the piece that you can’t do anything about. It is like a certain amount of space in the score just gets corrupted. You cannot undo this once it happens, and I have had to manually copy and paste everything into a new document if I wish to keep editing the music or listen to the playback. This is extremely frustrating, especially when it happens with larger projects. A huge timewaste that gets in the way of productivity. The chance of it happening seems random but often enough that it does not feel stable. 4 times within the last month or so, and I have had this issue for at least a few years. Also copy and paste doesn’t always work, which can compound with the above issue. ### 1/5 — pdfにすると音符がズレる *2026-08-16* この前まで大丈夫だったのに、急にずれてしまうようになりました。とても困っているので、すぐに改善してください。お願いします。 ### 5/5 — 잘 사용하고 있습니다. *2026-08-16* 1. 겹세로줄이 바로 옆 마디마다 계속 설정이 안 된다는 것 2. 바로 옆 마디에 새로운 음자리표 표기시 박자표를 품은 것으로 인식하는 건지 빈 공란이 생기는 것 이 두가지가 아쉽습니다ㅜㅜ ### 1/5 — 入力の手間 *2026-08-15* 何年も使ってるけど、そろそろコピペ出来なくなるバグを修正してほしい。他に使いやすいものが無いからまだ使ってるだけ。自分で段組を決めれないとか、音符の感覚のバランスが悪いとか、色々すとれすのかかる点は目を瞑るけど、急にコピペができなくなるのは作業が完全に止まるからほんと修正してほしい。 やる気がないのかな… **Developer response:** Are you handwriting notes for the first note to be disappearing? Please specify. For previous files tap the Folder icon to open the Apple file selector. You should then be able to open and save your scores. For community help, tips and support, join our new Facebook user group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PreSonusNotionUsers/ Or our Notion Mobile forum at https://forums.presonus.com/viewforum.php?f=416 ### 4/5 — 改善依頼 *2026-08-11* コピーしてもクリップボードに保存されていない(ペーストできない)ことが多々あるので早く修正されてほしいです。それ以外はおおむね利用できています。 ### 1/5 — 최악... *2026-08-11, version 3.7* 빨리 원래대로 돌려놔라... ### 4/5 — Problema Latest Update *2026-08-10, version 3.7* **Bug** write a Boxed Text in Jazz Notation Font on iOS and it changes automatically to standard notation font …need a Fix to 5 stars. Edit: I just noticed that it also changes the font in all of my previously created scores, which used to display correctly. ### 1/5 — Wird immer schlimmer *2026-08-07* Ein Update? Juhuuuuu! Oh… es ist schlimmer als vorher. Benutze es seit Jahren. Ist inzwischen eine Hassliebe geworden. Ein super Programm mit leider unglaublich vielen Bugs. Nach dem letzten Update ist es nicht besser geworden. An die alten Bugs hatte ich mich zumindest gewöhnt und konnte inzwischen mit ihnen umgehen. Jetzt muss ich mich mit neuen herumquälen… Copy and Paste zerschießt die umliegenden Takte. Warum? Beim Exportieren sind die Beschriftungen nicht mehr lesbar. Ich muss raten wohin ich exportiere. Wollt ihr mehr Anregungen für das nächste Update? **Developer response:** Hi thanks for the review. Yes, as we've communicated before, if you don't tell us what the bugs are, we can't fix them. We have a public beta for iOS available, as well as public forums and Facebook groups. Please do join one of these and then let us know! For community help, tips and support, join our new Facebook user group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PreSonusNotionUsers/ Or our Notion Mobile forum at https://forums.presonus.com/viewforum.php?f=416 ### 1/5 — AVOID if you’re a musician *2026-08-04, version 3.7* Ridiculous limitations on samples they SELL you with archaic demands for credit on commercial recordings. Unacceptable - feel free to refund me or bring your EULA into 2026 ### 1/5 — Sudden Glitch as of Tuesday August 4, 2026 around noon *2026-08-04, version 3.7* This app suddenly doesn't export PDFs properly anymore. Many of the notes are "frameshifted" in that they're not quite on the line or not quite in between the lines. This results in zillions of wrong notes on playback when I upload a PDF from Notion to my Playscore2 app. I've uploaded the PDFs to Forscore and Genius Scan and to iPhone/iPad Files and still this problem of "frameshifted" notes persists. Fender Notion, I'm a dedicated client of this app of many years and I am asking you to repair this MAJOR glitch. Otherwise I will reluctantly search out other apps and give up on you forever. ## Frequently asked questions about Notion ### What does Fender Notion do? Fender Notion is a music composition tool that allows users to create dynamic compositions using traditional musical notation or guitar tablature. It features an intuitive touch-based interface, realistic playback with high-quality audio samples, and cross-platform syncing capabilities. ### What are the key features of Fender Notion? Key features include the ability to compose in traditional notation or guitar tablature, a user-friendly interface with interactive piano, fretboard, and drum pad, realistic playback using samples from the London Symphony Orchestra, and cross-platform syncing across devices. It also offers various export options like MIDI, MusicXML, PDF, and audio files. ### Is Fender Notion free to use? The core Fender Notion app is free and includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features, and core orchestral and rhythm section soundsets. Users can optionally register for free to unlock an additional soundset and multivoice function. Full features, including Handwriting Recognition and Expansion Soundsets, are available through a Fender Studio Pro+ membership or by purchasing the Notion Feature Bundle. ### What devices is Fender Notion compatible with? Fender Notion is a native cross-platform app available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices, allowing users to start composing on one and finish on another. ### How can I share or export my music from Fender Notion? Once you are happy with your musical creation, you can share the Notion file directly. Additionally, you can export your work in various formats, including MIDI, MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML, PDF, WAV, and MP3. More advanced audio export formats like m4a, OPUS, and FLAC are available with the Notion Feature Bundle. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.7.1 — 2026-08-18 Welcome to Notion 3.7.1 Maintenance Release For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/sAETQ ### 3.7 — 2026-08-03 Welcome to Notion 3.7 Maintenance Release For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/sAETQ ### 3.6.2 — 2026-03-26 Bug fixes and performance improvements Welcome to Fender Notion Notion is now part of the Fender Studio family. Everything you know and love about Notion Mobile is still here, now just called ‘Fender Notion’. You can transfer notation and audio direct from Fender Notion to Fender Studio Pro 8, anywhere on the same network. And you can use your Fender Studio Pro+ membership to unlock Fender Notion’s Feature Bundle. For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/sAETQ ### 3.6.1 — 2026-02-06 Bug fixes and performance improvements Welcome to Fender Notion Notion is now part of the Fender Studio family. Everything you know and love about Notion Mobile is still here, now just called ‘Fender Notion’. You can transfer notation and audio direct from Fender Notion to Fender Studio Pro 8, anywhere on the same network. And you can use your Fender Studio Pro+ membership to unlock Fender Notion’s Feature Bundle. For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/5bfLZ ### 3.6 — 2026-01-13 Welcome to Fender Notion Notion is now part of the Fender Studio family. Everything you know and love about Notion Mobile is still here, now just called ‘Fender Notion’. You can transfer notation and audio direct from Fender Notion to Fender Studio Pro 8, anywhere on the same network. And you can use your Fender Studio Pro+ membership to unlock Fender Notion’s Feature Bundle. 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