# Songwriter Pad™ - Songwriting — Write your best songs ever > All-in-one songwriting tool with idea generation, rhyming, thesaurus, and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Dante Media, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pad-songwriting/id380151611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dante Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378704864) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-07-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pad-songwriting/id380151611/reviews.md ## What is Songwriter Pad™? EVERYTHING THAT A SONGWRITER NEEDS Songwriter's Pad™ is an invaluable creative tool for the songwriter. Everything a songwriter needs is now available in one easy to use app. PRO SONG WRITING TOOL HELPS ELIMINATE WRITER'S BLOCK Can't find the right word or phrase? Running low on inspiration? Then Songwriter's Pad™ is the app for you. It is the ultimate songwriter's tool. It contains powerful idea generating tools that are designed to inspire creative expression and eliminate writer's block. Lyric writing will never be the same. *** Grammy award winner Gary Baker with 3 #1 hits says " ... I enjoy using Songwriter's Pad with just my guitar." *** *** "I love everything about Songwriter's Pad. It is a great piece of software... " ~ Neal Coty, Professional Songwriter - Nashville *** GENERATE IDEAS BASED ON EMOTION Generate ideas with our unique emotion based word and phrase generator. Feeling happy, angry, silly or over the top in love? Generate words and phrases that reflect your mood and post them on sticky notes for use in your lyric. FIND WORDS THAT RHYME Rhyming Dictionary with built in search (WIFI connectivity required) DEFINE OR FIND SIMILAR WORDS Need a Dictionary and a Thesaurus? It's included too. (wifi or 3G required) CHORD NOTATION Easily and intuitively insert chords within your lyric RECORD YOUR IDEAS Got an idea for a melody? Tap 'Record' on the built in Audio Player and let it rip. Capture vocal ideas anytime inspiration strikes and save it with your lyric. IMPORT BEATS OR BACKING TRACKS Import beats and record your vocal ideas with a beat or instrumental track accompaniment. NOTES Add author, copyright date, publisher, key and tempo info for each song KEEP ORGANIZED Now you can write and store all of your lyrics and song ideas in one place. Other Features: * Create and edit song blocks (i.e. verse, chorus, bridge) * Re-arrange song blocks on the fly (i.e. swap positions of verse 1 and verse 2) * Songs autosave * Change font style and size * Chord Notation * View lyrics in full screen mode * Print lyrics * Add notes, author, publisher and more * Record vocals with music backing track * Import backing track instrumentals in .MP3, .WAV or .M4A format * Dropbox™ back up of lyrics and audio files * Export songs in both written and audio form via e-mail * Passcode Protect SONGWRITER'S PAD SYNC - OPTIONAL NOT REQUIRED Cloud technology that allows you to seamlessly back up and sync songs between multiple devices including your iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC. It includes all the great features above and is available through an auto-renewing subscription. There are five SPS subscription options: ⁃SP FREE 25 MB storage monthly - no purchase required ⁃SP Solo 250 MB storage monthly for $1.99 ⁃SP Solo Pro 750 MB storage monthly for $3.99 ⁃SP Co-Writers 2 GB storage monthly for $9.99 ⁃SP Team Writers Unlimited storage monthly for $19.99 Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. SUPPORT Please provide feedback to help us make it the best songwriting tool on the planet! If you would like to suggest a feature we'd love to hear from you! Please note: We respond to all email within 24hrs. If you didn't receive a response please check your bulk e-mail or spam folders. Thank you for considering Songwriter's Pad™ Terms Of Service http://songwriterspad.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy http://songwriterspad.com/privacy-policy/ ## Key features - Emotion-based idea generator - Rhyming dictionary - Thesaurus - Chord notation - Audio recording - Import beats/backing tracks - Song organization ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $9.99. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Solo Subscription | $0.99 | per month | | Solo Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per month | | Team Subscription | $19.99 | per month | | Co-Writers Subscription | $9.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 56) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pad-songwriting/id380151611/reviews.md ### 4/5 — A Helping Hand *2024-03-24* It’s like having a songwriting partner even when I’m alone ### 1/5 — Ripped me off! *2024-02-07* Just purchased this out of the App Store and immediately got a notification that was no longer supported. It requires you to upload songs to their server which I’m never going to do and download a newer version of it using AI. I wish I could give them -5 stars for ripping me off. ### 1/5 — Really terrible, after years I finally gave up and deleted it. *2023-11-07* I struggled with this app for years. It was obvious the developer was never going to fix the major problems. The rhyming dictionary is unusable. RHYME GENIE is great, by the way. Never used the recording feature or a couple other “tricks.” Just wanted to use it to write. When I read all the reviews later about people losing all their songs, I started emailing mine to myself. So buggy. So very buggy. Clunky. Try to select a line and sometimes it takes five or six clicks to land where your finger is. Gives instructions that are useful once but get old after a few times. Yes I know about blocks. Tried to write a long verse, use different lines to choose from later, earlier text disappears into the header, thought to use free style. Nope, only when you first start a song. Pick the setting to email lyrics, text becomes mess and uses strange symbols for apostrophes etc. It is possible to work around bugs, but why? One of the worst apps I’ve ever purchased. I don’t know who would give this app five stars, or even two. Beginners, paid reviews, fake reviews, people who know nothing about songwriting. ### 1/5 — Pretty terrible *2023-10-28* Still very buggy. Clunky. Gives instructions that are useful once but get old after a few times. Yes I know about blocks. Tried to write a long verse, use different lines to choose from later, earlier text disappears into the header, thought to use free style. Nope, only when you first start a song. Pick the setting to email lyrics, text becomes mess and uses strange symbols for apostrophes etc. It is possible to work around bugs, but why? ### 4/5 — Great song writing tool. *2023-08-26* Love the built in recorder! ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2023-08-14* The only problem for me is that I keep starting songs…and don’t finish them! But that’s on me!!! Songwriter is amazing… and I remain a fan since it was first released. so, here’s to more fun with this app in 2023! ### 5/5 — Iphone version is different tho? *2022-06-22, version 5.9* Luv this app so much and its helpful as some1 shamelessly in the disability community💕 🧩 however the iphone versions like a decade behind and i rebought this app being that ive supported these devs from the start. Update wud b very appreciated 🧞‍♂️🪛🛠💚 ### 5/5 — Worth Every Penny *2020-04-19, version 5.9* I don’t normally rate apps, but wanted to share my experience as I’ve used this app now for several months. This app is wonderful for songwriters - when arranging you can shift things around and backup different lines (phrases) to try new ones. The rhyming section is not without flaws (everything listed doesn’t rhyme) but there’s still a great list of words that do so it’s still very helpful. The ability to with a few clicks backup everything to Dropbox is great. (I’ve heard people fuss about the app locking up and them losing input - this has not been my experience, but if I had to guess, those people either didn’t backup, or didn’t backup properly - early and often) I could go on as it has many great features, but the bottom line is, is that it’s a great app. Not perfect, but well worth 5 stars. If you want a perfect app, quit crying about the work of others and build one yourself. This app deserves more recognition than it has received. Thanks dev. ### 1/5 — TERRIBLE! AMAZINGLY BAD AND ABANDONED. *2020-02-12, version 5.9* WILL THE BUGS EVER BE FIXED? I’ve had this for years now and there are text problems, copy and paste problems, font problems....it’s like buying a car with no tires and no engine! I wrote an earlier review thinking this was going to be really good but it's not that great. Very buggy - cut copy and paste doesn't work properly with a line or a paragraph. Rhyming dictionary is awful. Try to rhyme "hate" and get a word like "choose." THE ONE THING it's fairly good for is having a finished set of lyrics to email to yourself with a uniform font and date. Except, the fonts are messed up and when I email it to myself, apostrophes change to hieroglyphics. These days I start with paper and pen, and when I almost have the finished song, I use this app to get a clean copy. I am going to switch to Apple’s “Notes” app instead of this piece of trash. ### 1/5 — Needs work badly *2019-04-01, version 5.9* Sync creates issue with text import, doesn’t sync correctly between my desktop version and this version. Also chord names split the words depending on where you try and set them, the full screen view is not full screen it is a window in the app. No refund so hopefully these issue get resolved. It is too much work to get through this app. ## Frequently asked questions about Songwriter Pad™ ### What does Songwriter's Pad do? Songwriter's Pad is a comprehensive creative tool designed to assist songwriters. It helps overcome writer's block with idea generation, provides tools like a rhyming dictionary and thesaurus, allows for chord notation within lyrics, and includes audio recording for melodies. It also helps organize and store all your song ideas in one place. ### What are the key features for songwriters? Key features include an emotion-based word and phrase generator to spark ideas, a rhyming dictionary and thesaurus for finding the right words, chord notation for integrating harmonies, and an audio player to record vocal ideas. You can also import beats and backing tracks, organize song sections, and save all your work. ### How much does Songwriter's Pad cost? The app offers a free tier with 25 MB of monthly storage. For more storage and advanced syncing features, there are several subscription options available, ranging from $1.99 to $19.99 per month, depending on the storage capacity needed. ### What devices is Songwriter's Pad compatible with? The app is available for iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad. The optional Songwriter's Pad Sync feature allows for seamless backup and syncing between multiple devices, including Mac and PC. ### How can this app help with writer's block? The app directly addresses writer's block through its unique emotion-based word and phrase generator, which provides inspiration tailored to your mood. The integrated rhyming dictionary and thesaurus also help in finding the perfect words when you're stuck, ensuring a smoother creative flow. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.1 — 2023-11-24 Bug fixes and performance update ### 6.0 — 2023-06-19 Bug fix for account connectivity and sync ### 5.9 — 2017-12-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fix for Dropbox ### 5.8 — 2017-03-24 Performance update and audio recorder bug fix ### 5.6 — 2017-02-23 Bug fix and performance update ## Apps similar to Songwriter Pad™ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Guitar Notes PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-notes-pro/id977429599) | 4.0 (1) | $0.99 | Music | | [Vocal Training Master Class](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-training-master-class/id1035133034) | 1.0 (1) | $2.99 | Music | | [From Demo to Master Recording](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-demo-to-master-recording/id464392029) | — | $6.99 | Music | | [SessionBand EDM 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionband-edm-1/id882736157) | 4.3 (11) | $3.99 | Music | | [GigNotes – Songbook & Setlist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gignotes-songbook-and-setlist/id1536908681) | 4.7 (26) | Free | Music | | [Holon.ist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holonist/id1359763686) | 4.7 (12) | $3.99 | Music | ## More apps by Dante Media, LLC - [Prompster Pro™ - Teleprompter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompster-pro-teleprompter/id378704861) - [Songwriter Pad™ Songwriting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pad-songwriting/id390359220) - [Poet's Pad™ for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poets-pad-for-iphone/id392347326) - [Perform™ Scrolling Sheet Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perform-scrolling-sheet-music/id422853011) - [Rhymulator Rhyme Book + Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhymulator-rhyme-book-plus-editor/id474797672) All apps by Dante Media, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/378704864 --- *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 2026-06-10.*