# SimpNote: Numbered Notation — Fast notation for songwriters

> Numbered notation music composition and sheet music creation tool. (iPhone/iPad app by 炯龙 吴.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 74 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2017-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770/reviews.md

## What is SimpNote?

The Jianpu Studio for iPhone & iPad
Write, notate and play numbered notation — made for touch.
Jianpu is faster than staff notation when you write songs. We built the notation tool we always wished existed on mobile.

== FEATURES ==

[FAST NOTATION]
Designed from the ground up for mobile writing
- Numbered notation input: up to five octaves, from 32nd notes to whole notes
- Lyrics in any language your phone can type
- Rich symbol set: slurs, bar lines, legato lines, grace notes, ornaments, repeats
- Rhythm X notation
- One-tap score info: title, subtitle, key, time signature, composer
- Score search: find any piece by title in seconds

[PLAYBACK]
Notation you can actually hear
- Play your score, with sound as you type
- Switch instruments and play multiple voices
- Play a selection, set the tempo, auto-repeat inside repeat signs
- Drag the playback and metronome volume sliders at any time
- Choose where the playhead stops when a score ends

[MAKE IT YOURS]
Your work is more than notes
- Page backgrounds: pick a preset or a photo from your library
- Adjust paper colour and margins
- Set colour and size separately for notes, lyrics, title, subtitle, key/time and composer

[EXPORT & SHARE]
Better shared than kept
- Export images straight to your photo library
- Export PDF for printing and layout
- Export MIDI to keep arranging in professional music software
- Export audio to listen back anytime
- Export MusicXML to edit in other notation apps
- Network printing, AirDrop, WeChat and other apps
- Save to iCloud

== Terms Of Use ==
http://179music.com/2019/09/20/Terms_of_Service/

## Key features

- Numbered notation input
- Rhythm and pitch customization
- Lyric and accidental input
- Transposition and beat transfer
- Export to image and MIDI
- Real-time playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 季度会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is SimpNote safe?

SimpNote: Numbered Notation appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for SimpNote is 84 out of 100. This assessment is based on 74 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.4 out of 5. Of 74 App Store ratings, 89.2% point to a safe experience, 2.7% suggest some concerns, and 8.1% point to a risky experience.

## Is SimpNote legit?

SimpNote: Numbered Notation appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SimpNote is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 该醒醒了，这觉睡得太长了。

*2026-07-26*

什么时候能正常使用？什么原因告诉一下吧！

### 5/5 — 如何多声部

*2026-06-20, version 1.9.3*

如何多声部？我想用双轨道

### 4/5 — 按播放键无声音。

*2026-03-18*

除了按播放按钮没有声音，其他都挺好！

### 1/5 — 该醒醒了，这觉睡得太长了。

*2025-12-25, version 1.8.8*

这是一个无赖没有社会道德的软件设计者。

### 1/5 — 该醒醒了，这觉睡得太长了。

*2025-12-17, version 1.8.8*

该醒醒了。这觉睡得太长了。

### 1/5 — 该醒醒了，这觉睡得太长了。

*2025-08-25, version 1.8.7*

该醒醒了。这觉睡得太长了。

### 4/5 — 希望继续推出更新版！

*2025-07-17*

软件很好用，但希望可以继续推出更新版来改善以下的情况：

1. 重新增加一个旧版本的功能，就是长按音符会直接弹出四分，八分，十六分音符的选择。这个功能非常实用并且帮助更高效写谱。

2. 增加一个回车功能，就是如果修改错误了，可以通过回车功能回到之前的状态

3. 有时候进入其它软件之后再回来用简而谱，就会出现不能编辑的状态，需要修订一下下

4. PDF 导出后是空白的，也需要修订一下

希望可以尽快把这些都进行修改和推出更新版，万分感谢！🙏🙏

### 5/5 — 不错👍

*2025-05-20*

用了近两年，编了几首歌，开始时不太好用，但现在完善多了！点赞👍最大感受就是方便！实用！点赞👍建议就是有时光标和实际编辑位置差一字符位！再有就是排版不够灵活，1可以根据光标位置自动切换输入方式；2智能模式可否允许多行歌词；3自由模式下的“连奏线”在换行时就无效了；4页面颜色可以增加“统一颜色”设置选项；5“拍号”设置应允许设置多个“拍子”；6“拍号”和“作者”下方应增设“速度”、“情感”等等其他作品信息，或允许自由编辑说明文字；7背景图片库的图片删除后歌曲里怎么就没有啦，应该继续保留在系统里，否则库里图片太多麻烦。总之挺好！必须支持点赞👍继续鼓励！

**Developer response:** 谢谢您的支持，你提的建议都非常有建设性，我们会尽量去满足大家的需求。祝你生活愉快、工作顺利。

### 4/5 — 👍🏻

*2025-04-20*

用了快四年，算是很好了。作者可以联系我，我给反馈一下使用心得。微信：yuxuemusic

### 5/5 — 我喜欢

*2025-04-02, version 1.8.5*

软件做得好

## Frequently asked questions about SimpNote

### What is SimpNote Lite?

SimpNote Lite is a mobile application designed for composing music using a numbered notation system. It allows users to write songs, create sheet music, and play back their compositions with various editing and customization options.

### What are the key features of SimpNote Lite?

Key features include numbered notation input, the ability to input various rhythms and pitches, lyric and accidental input, transposition, beat settings, and playback functionality. Users can also export their work to image and MIDI files.

### How much does SimpNote Lite cost?

The application is available for free but offers in-app purchases. Specific costs for these purchases are not detailed in the provided information.

### What can I do with the music I create in SimpNote Lite?

You can play your compositions directly within the app, export them as image files for sharing or printing, and export them as MIDI files for use in other music software or hardware. Network printing and sharing via Airdrop or other apps are also supported.

### Who is SimpNote Lite designed for?

This app is intended for musicians, songwriters, and composers who want an accessible tool for writing and notating music on their mobile devices. Its numbered notation system makes it easy for beginners and experienced users alike.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-11-03

• Export to MusicXML for easy collaboration with other notation apps
• New score search — find your scores quickly by title
• New release notes — see what changed in recent versions
• New playback and metronome volume sliders, adjustable while playing
• Customise where the playback pointer stops when a score ends
• Refined home page score list, membership page and editor menus
• iOS 27.0 support
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.7 — 2026-09-21

- Added haptic feedback on input
- Added cursor color setting
- Added toggle for watermark
- Fixed issue where phrases could not be entered in lyric mode
- Other optimizations and bug fixes

### 1.9.6 — 2026-07-21

- bug fix

### 1.9.5 — 2026-07-06

- New audio export function: Export your works as audio files to share with friends
- New playable instruments added: Choir, Glockenspiel
- Support custom playback instrument settings for each individual work
- Revised artwork layout on the homepage
- Additional optimizations and bug fixes

### 1.9.4 — 2026-06-21

- but fix

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