Comparison

Tully vs Melo for Artists

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

Head to head
About

Tully

This app empowers musicians and songwriters to create, manage, and distribute their music. It offers tools for songwriting, secure storage, collaboration, and direct distribution to major streaming platforms. Access exclusive opportunities and manage your music business all in one place.

Highlights
  • Write lyrics with audio playback
  • Free premium beats
  • Rhyming suggestions
  • Record and mix song ideas
  • Secure cloud storage for masters
  • Music distribution to streaming platforms
  • Create contracts and split sheets
Features
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Tully was created to allow recording artists and songwriters to write and record ideas, store and manage their creative content and distribute their music all within one application. It's the only app available with tools for everything the Artist needs, from songwriting, secure storage, file sharing and music industry management tools right through to music distribution. Plus access to life-changing opportunities with named Artists. From just $9.95 a month, Tully allows you t`o: - Write lyrics while listening to your audio - Get free premium beats to us in your song writing projects - Find rhyming suggestions while you write lyrics - Get personalized songwriting help with AI Notepad - Record ideas for your song and create mixes - Store your Masters and music in a secure cloud server - Share and collaborate with others - Track and secure your audio and media files - Distribute your music to all major streaming platforms - Create contracts and split sheet agreements - Manage your metadata for your audio files - Get access to life changing opportunities Create. Manage. Distribute. All from one app!

About

Melo for Artists

Features
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Melo for Artist is where creativity meets control. Designed for artists, managers, and labels, it offers a seamless way to manage every part of your music career—from your first release to full-label operations. Built for the modern music industry, Melo helps you focus on your craft while staying in command of the details that drive success. Release Music with Purpose Plan, create, and manage music releases with ease. Monitor each release as it moves from draft to live, and stay informed at every stage—whether under review, published, rejected, or taken down. View detailed information and manage individual tracks within each release effortlessly. Manage Artists with Clarity Oversee multiple artists from a single dashboard. Create and update artist profiles, manage content, and keep your team organized. Whether you're an artist yourself or managing a roster, Melo brings simplicity to complexity. Streamline Label Operations View detailed label performance and manage your full release catalog. Keep track of artists signed under your label and gain insights that inform your next move. Melo gives labels the structure they need to scale without losing creative edge. Track Royalties with Transparency Access clear, comprehensive royalty and payout reports. Melo provides financial clarity, so you always know where you stand—and what you’ve earned. Customize Your Profile Manage your personal or professional identity, ensuring your presence reflects who you are. Clean design meets intuitive settings for a professional experience from start to finish. Melo for Artist is more than an app—it’s a creative ecosystem built for music professionals. Whether you’re launching your debut single or managing a global catalog, Melo gives you the tools to own your journey, tell your story, and build your legacy. Download today and take full control of your music career.

Screenshots

Tully4 screens
Melo for Artists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melo for Artists at none against Tully's 10. Melo for Artists also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Tully sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Melo for Artists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tully ships an update every 5 weeks, Melo for Artists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tully versus Melo for Artists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTullyMelo for Artists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (951 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings951 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVertical CraftTanooj Mehra

Bugs and requests

Tully

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Lyrics/projects randomly deleted
  • Recording not syncing with beat
  • Login/sign-in issues
  • Beats not staying downloaded

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add beat making capabilities
  • Improve collaboration features
  • Implement spell check
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve export/sharing options

Melo for Artists

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tully

Subscriptions9
  • 500 GB Storage$4.991 Month
  • 1TB Storage$6.991 Month
  • 1TB Storage$8.991 Month
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  • 500GB storage and PRO Features$9.991 Month
  • 500GB storage & SOLO Features$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Storage$12.991 Month
  • DIY Distribution$24.991 Year
  • 1TB storage and TEAM Features$28.991 Month
  • 2TB storage and AMP Features$58.991 Month
One-time1
  • AI Credits $25$25.00
None

Melo for Artists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tully free?
Tully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melo for Artists free?
Melo for Artists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tully or Melo for Artists have ads?
Neither Tully nor Melo for Artists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tully or Melo for Artists?
Tully ships an update every 5 weeks, and Melo for Artists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tully was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melo for Artists on October 28, 2026.

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