# Writers Session vs mySONG.

The clearest difference is rating: Writers Session at 4.5 against mySONG.'s 2.0. Writers Session also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). mySONG.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mySONG. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Writers Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

Writers Session holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writers Session has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Writers Session ships an update monthly, mySONG. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writers Session | mySONG. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writers-session/id1172558973/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysong/id1459390364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One In A Billion Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/479881389) | [SoundA productions Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459390363) |

## What reviewers say

### Writers Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writers-session/id1172558973)

This app helps songwriters by providing a central place to record and organize lyrics and melodic ideas. It features a text editor, audio recorder, rhyming dictionary, thesaurus, and tools for managing song sessions and creative inspiration.

**Highlights:** Full-featured text editor, Built-in audio recorder, Offline rhyming dictionary, thesaurus, dictionary, Organize sessions into folders, Import backing tracks, Collections of words and phrases, Export lyrics and audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for songwriting
- 👍 Great organizational features
- 🎶 Useful recording capabilities
- 💡 Combination of useful tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Issues with data/song loss after updates
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to enter text while listening to audio
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting songs
- Issues with audio recording quality and reliability
- Problems with in-app purchases and upgrades

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/format text (bold, italic, etc.)
- Option to organize songs into folders
- Automatic backup and sync across devices
- More customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)


### mySONG.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysong/id1459390364)

This app helps songwriters capture ideas by recording audio and organizing lyrics. It offers tools like pitch shifting, tempo-synced effects, and export options for sharing creations.

**Highlights:** Audio Recorder, Lyrics Board, Tap-tempo Metronome, Audio Transpose / Pitch Shifting, Reverb & Delay Effects, Audio Export, Share Music and Lyrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full License | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writers Session free?

Writers Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is mySONG. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Writers Session or mySONG.?

Writers Session is rated higher. Writers Session averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while mySONG. averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Writers Session or mySONG. have ads?

Neither Writers Session nor mySONG. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writers Session or mySONG.?

Writers Session ships an update monthly, and mySONG. every 3 days. Most recently, Writers Session was updated on November 2, 2026 and mySONG. on November 3, 2026.

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