Tully vs Melo for Artists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Melo for Artists
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tully | Melo for Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (951 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 951 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vertical Craft | Tanooj 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
Tully
- 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
- AI Credits $25$25.00
Melo for Artists
No in-app purchases









