NewMusicCheck vs Session Notes AU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewMusicCheck
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Check for new releases of your favorite artists. For each artist you follow, the latest release is shown. You can sort albums by release date, album title or artist name. Currently, only Apple Music is supported.
Session Notes AU
This app integrates note-taking directly into your music production workflow, allowing you to manage lyrics, mix ideas, and session details within your DAW. Version 2.0 enhances writing tools, navigation, and data safety with features like iCloud sync and backups.
- Integrated DAW workflow
- Markdown-aware writing
- Keyboard accessory tools
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Backup and restore functionality
- AUv3 plugin and standalone app
- Customizable themes and fonts
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Session Notes AU keeps your lyrics, mix notes, set lists, production reminders, and session notes inside the same DAW workflow where you track, edit, rehearse, and mix. Instead of bouncing out to a separate notes app, you can keep the writing and the work in the same place. Version 2.0 turns Session Notes AU into a more capable production companion with better writing tools, better note navigation, a flexible editor layout, and a safer day-to-day writing flow. Built For Real Session Work - Keep notes inside your DAW workflow instead of breaking focus - Switch quickly between the note browser and the active note - Resize the editor and note list with a drag handle - Use a more polished note browser with clearer active-note focus Brand New Writing Tools In 2.0 - Markdown-aware writing support - Keyboard accessory tools for lists, checklists, links, undo, redo, find, stats, and quick structure helpers - List, checklist, numbered-list, and blockquote continuation - Indent, outdent, and paired insertion helpers - In-note Find with live match highlighting - Live document stats while you write - Autosave for existing notes while you work Safer Session Flow In 2.0 - Automatic iCloud sync across devices - Manual sync when you want more control - Backup to Files App - Restore from backup if needed - Safer handling for note changes across devices Also Included - AUv3 plug-in workflow plus standalone app - Save, Save As New Note, share, delete, and reorder actions - Multiple themes for different studio environments - Separate font and size controls for browser text, title text, and note body text - Comprehensive built-in in-app manual Session Notes AU is designed for musicians, producers, engineers, and performers who want notes to feel like part of the session, not a second app sitting off to the side.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NewMusicCheck at Free against Session Notes AU's $1.99. Session Notes AU's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
NewMusicCheck is free to download; Session Notes AU costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NewMusicCheck ships an update every 7 months, Session Notes AU every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewMusicCheck | Session Notes AU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jahn Bertsch | Christian Thompson |
In-app purchases
NewMusicCheck
No in-app purchases
Session Notes AU
No in-app purchases
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