# Lyricnote vs Lyric Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Lyric Notepad at 3.6 against Lyricnote's 2.6. Lyric Notepad also leads on ratings volume (622 vs 7) and review sentiment (44% vs 29%). Lyricnote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lyricnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lyric Notepad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lyric Notepad holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyric Notepad has 622 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Lyricnote's written reviews are positive against 44% of Lyric Notepad's.

Lyricnote ships an update monthly, Lyric Notepad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyricnote | Lyric Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyricnote/id1007072929/reviews) | **[3.6 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitmanager LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/445163931) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyricnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyricnote/id1007072929)

Organize your song projects with lyrics and chords that sync across devices. Write, record, and store your creative work securely in the cloud. Access lyrics and chords on your Apple Watch and utilize a full-screen performance mode.

**Highlights:** Write lyrics and drop in chords, Cloud storage for song projects, Apple Watch integration for lyrics/chords, Full-screen performance mode, Organize songs with folders and status, Custom chord keyboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lyricnote Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Lyricnote Premium | $9.99 | per year |


### Lyric Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761)

This app is a comprehensive tool for songwriters, poets, and rappers. It offers features like rhyme matching, syllable counting, and a built-in recorder to help you craft lyrics and melodies. Organize your ideas in a distraction-free workspace and refine your work with vocabulary tools.

**Highlights:** Built-in recorder, Rhyme matching with color codes, Syllable counter, Measure Mode for timing, Word lookup for vocabulary, Metronome, Organized song writing notebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lyric Pro User | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with lyric writing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like rhyme finder and syllable counter
- 🚀 Versatile for songwriting, poetry, and rap
- 👍 Organized writing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes when opening files
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening saved files
- Inability to access previously written content

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved export/backup functionality
- Better support and communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyricnote free?

Lyricnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lyric Notepad free?

Lyric Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lyricnote or Lyric Notepad?

Lyric Notepad is rated higher. Lyricnote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lyric Notepad averages 3.6 from 622 ratings.

### Do Lyricnote or Lyric Notepad have ads?

Lyric Notepad shows ads; Lyricnote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lyricnote or Lyric Notepad?

Lyricnote ships an update monthly, and Lyric Notepad every 7 months. Most recently, Lyricnote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lyric Notepad on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*