Comparison

NewMusicCheck vs Session Notes AU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

NewMusicCheck2 screens
Session Notes AU4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NewMusicCheck versus Session Notes AU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewMusicCheckSession Notes AU
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJahn BertschChristian Thompson

In-app purchases

None

NewMusicCheck

No in-app purchases

None

Session Notes AU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NewMusicCheck free?
NewMusicCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Session Notes AU free?
Session Notes AU costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NewMusicCheck or Session Notes AU have ads?
Neither NewMusicCheck nor Session Notes AU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NewMusicCheck or Session Notes AU?
NewMusicCheck ships an update every 7 months, and Session Notes AU every 3 months. Most recently, NewMusicCheck was updated on September 11, 2026 and Session Notes AU on September 5, 2026.

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