# SongCatcher > Mobile recording studio for audio and MIDI capture and editing. (iPhone/iPad app by John Vella Music.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songcatcher/id390047413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [John Vella Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/390047416) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 4.3 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-10-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songcatcher/id390047413/reviews.md ## What is SongCatcher? SongCatcher is the first fully functional recording studio environment on the iPhone platform, designed around capturing creativity at the moment of inspiration! It is the first app to feature both Audio and MIDI recording, making it the ultimate solution for the songwriters who are looking for a sketchpad. SongCatcher comes with two interfaces, which are tailored specifically for professional musicians, and enthusiastic amateurs, or anyone who likes having fun with music! SongCatcher provides the most appropriate and innovative tools for catching and developing musical ideas, within a fast, easy to understand interface. Tools like Audio to MIDI conversion, allowing users to sing in ideas and have instruments play them back! SongCatcher's layout is in the style of conventional music software, with all of the controls easily accessible. Catch it, work on it, email it. Move on with your day :) Reviews: “Apple beaten to the punch by John Vella's SongCatcher... For the price, and the fact that it's the only real Multitrack Recorder on iPhone, this looks like a category killer app!” – Hitsquad.com “Need a well appointed DAW on your iPhone? Need MIDI and audio recording in the same application? Fancy Audio to MIDI conversion for converting audio recordings into instruments? SongCatcher could well be what you’ve been chasing.” – Audiotechnology.com.au “It’s perfect for both professional and amateur musicians since it features two separate interfaces, making it remarkably easy to capture musical ideas while away from the studio.” – Appadvice.com To see SongCatcher in action you can watch demonstration videos at: http://songcatcherapp.com/ Unique Features: • 10 tracks of recording, including 5 tracks of Audio and 5 tracks of MIDI! • Audio to MIDI conversion, allowing the user to sing ideas and have instruments play them back. Create your band with your voice! • Audio recording through either built-in microphone or external input (via iRig or Similar.) Record and layer live performances! • Resizable Piano Keyboard to play instruments. • Instruments include: Piano, Electric Piano, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Distorted Guitar, Synth, Organ, Strings and Horns. (more available through in-app purchase) • MIDI editor to edit performance. Get it perfect! • Mixing functionality, including panning! • Ability to bounce mixes and re-import, hence allowing unlimited tracks! • MIDI Exporting! • Line-in supported! • Tempo track with optional click. • Ability to export mixes in various formats to email. • Detailed Help section • Lay down your ideas quickly and email them to your home studio! PLEASE NOTE: SongCatcher is optimised for iPhone 3GS and above. If you have an early version iPhone or iPod touch the software will work, but your handset has less processor power, which means you may experience audio glitches before you reach the full 10 layers of the software's capability. Version 1.3 has lots of great new features! Have a look below :) Please remember that your 5 star reviews help the updates keep coming! ## Key features - Audio and MIDI recording - Audio to MIDI conversion - 10 tracks (5 audio, 5 MIDI) - Built-in instruments - MIDI editor - Mixing and panning - Export mixes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $14.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | SPSD Tape 808 | $0.99 | one-time | | Cinematic - Drama, Strings and Heartbeats | $0.99 | one-time | | Classical - Piano Piece | $0.99 | one-time | | Band - Dylan Style Track | $0.99 | one-time | | Band - Ridin' Groove | $0.99 | one-time | | Acoustic - Folk Style | $0.99 | one-time | | Band - Funk Groove | $0.99 | one-time | | World - Latin Pop | $0.99 | one-time | | World - Percussion Session | $0.99 | one-time | | Band - Piano and Drum Groove | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 26) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songcatcher/id390047413/reviews.md ### 5/5 — the handiest darn thing *2015-02-20* Make a track, hit record. sing, the better you sing the better it sounds. make another track. sing. make another...etc. just as quick as your mind thinks of each overlapping idea, bang! it's down. and it's in your pocket at all times. ### 1/5 — Song Catcher *2014-03-25* This app is lame…Do not waste your money! It only works if each not you emit is perfect pitch and right on time… The competitor apps are just as lame! ### 4/5 — Great song making app *2014-01-28* I love this app on my iPad. My students are going to make so many songs. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2012-02-13* Fantastic app works really well ### 5/5 — Awesomeness!! *2011-07-02* I love this app. Has everything I need for getting my ideas down. Thankyou. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2011-06-14* Works very well, I love the feature that catches your voice and makes musical notes out of it. However, to record a second or third melody from voice it is necessary to use headphones so that the software doesn't re-catch previous melodies. ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2011-05-25* Well worth the price! I doubt that it’s possible to find such great music software cheaper. ### 5/5 — A great idea! Keep the updates coming. *2011-05-19* Good,better,best ... never let it rest ... till your good is better and your better is your best! ### 4/5 — my 1 complaint *2011-05-18* converting to midi is good, but exporting to midi would be a vast improvement because you could hum a tune, and then export it to another app like say music studio. please add that to this app. anybody else having difficulty exporting to email addresses? it worked for the first few days, then nothing ...still waiting for that export as midi....can't wait...looking at that april 30th mentioning on your website. am hungry for that update. lol. Ok this is now an awesome app ### 5/5 — Awesome update! *2011-05-18* So functional and easy to use! I had some problems with the previous interface, now I absolutely love it. ## Frequently asked questions about SongCatcher ### What is SongCatcher? SongCatcher is a mobile application designed to function as a fully featured recording studio environment on iPhones. It allows users to capture musical ideas through both audio and MIDI recording, making it a versatile tool for songwriters. ### What are the main features of SongCatcher? SongCatcher offers 10 tracks of recording (5 audio, 5 MIDI), Audio to MIDI conversion, a resizable piano keyboard with multiple instruments, a MIDI editor, mixing functionality, and the ability to export mixes in various formats. ### Who is SongCatcher designed for? The app is tailored for professional musicians and enthusiastic amateurs, as well as anyone who enjoys experimenting with music creation on their mobile device. ### Does SongCatcher support external audio input? Yes, SongCatcher supports audio recording through either the built-in microphone or external input devices like iRig or similar, allowing for layering of live performances. ### Can I edit MIDI performances in SongCatcher? Yes, SongCatcher includes a MIDI editor that allows users to refine and perfect their MIDI performances for precise musical expression. ### What devices is SongCatcher optimized for? SongCatcher is optimized for iPhone 3GS and above. While it may work on earlier versions, users might experience audio glitches due to less processor power. ### How often is SongCatcher updated? The latest version available is 2.0, which was released on December 19, 2013. This indicates a past update frequency, though current update status is not detailed. ### What is the user sentiment for SongCatcher? Based on the provided data, SongCatcher has a rating of 2.8 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting mixed to negative user sentiment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2013-12-19 *in-app store improvements. links added. ### 1.3 — 2011-05-17 • MIDI Exporting is now available! • Line-in is now supported! • Creating instruments with your voice is now easier! And now supports bass parts! • MIDI Editor now has undo and undo all functionality! • MIDI Instrument record level now also controlled by mixer! • Help section now built into app! • iPod 2 and 3 sound bug is fixed. • Interface is now focused around Project mode. • A few other little changes to make everything run smoother. ### 1.2 — 2011-01-06 The iPod Touch 2g and 3g sound issue has been improved. ### 1.1 — 2010-11-04 Full version. ### 1.0 — 2010-10-29 No release notes. ## More apps by John Vella Music - [SongCatcher Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songcatcher-lite/id405862790) All apps by John Vella Music: https://appshunter.io/developer/390047416 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-07.*