# PlaySections vs Track Notes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PlaySections at 15 against Track Notes's 2. PlaySections also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Track Notes's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PlaySections costs $3.99 and Track Notes $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PlaySections against 5.0 for Track Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaySections has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PlaySections's written reviews are positive against 75% of Track Notes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaySections | Track Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsections/id1032204861/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-notes-music-annotation/id6748657065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiroshi Kajihata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032204860) | [birnimal APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/344487405) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaySections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsections/id1032204861)

This app allows users to mark and play specific sections of audio and video files. It's ideal for practicing music, learning languages, or transcribing audio with features like loop playback, speed and pitch adjustment, and vocal cancellation.

**Highlights:** Section marking and playback, Loop playback for sections or songs, Adjustable playback speed and pitch, Vocal cancellation and EQ, Import from Music Library and other apps, YouTube video support, Background playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Track Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-notes-music-annotation/id6748657065)

This app lets you create and save notes tied to specific moments in songs from your music library. Document your thoughts, analyze reference tracks, or capture musical inspirations to enhance your listening experience.

**Highlights:** Create notes tied to playback positions, Save multiple notes per song, Search and sort notes, Toggle light and dark themes, Integrates with Apple Music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaySections free?

PlaySections costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Track Notes free?

Track Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlaySections or Track Notes?

Track Notes is rated higher. PlaySections averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Track Notes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PlaySections or Track Notes have ads?

Neither PlaySections nor Track Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaySections or Track Notes?

PlaySections ships an update every 3 weeks, and Track Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlaySections was updated on September 22, 2026 and Track Notes on September 18, 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.*