# SimpNote Lite vs Song Wizard

The clearest difference is ads: SimpNote Lite at none against Song Wizard's shown. SimpNote Lite also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 45%) and ratings volume (73 vs 24). Song Wizard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpNote Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Song Wizard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SimpNote Lite against 4.3 for Song Wizard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of SimpNote Lite's written reviews are positive against 45% of Song Wizard's.

SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Song Wizard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote Lite | Song Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-lite/id1272559770/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-wizard/id1345709364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpNote Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-lite/id1272559770)

Easily compose music using a numbered notation system. Write songs, create sheet music, and play your compositions with various input options for rhythm, pitch, and lyrics. Share your musical creations as images or MIDI files.

**Highlights:** Numbered notation input, Rhythm and pitch customization, Lyric and accidental input, Transposition and beat transfer, Export to image and MIDI, Real-time playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


### Song Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-wizard/id1345709364)

Easily create original songs with automatic composition tools. Customize song structure, melody, lyrics, and accompaniment. Integrate with other music apps for advanced production.

**Highlights:** Automatic song composition, Flexible song editing, Chord progression generation, Melody editing tools, Accompaniment options, Inter-app audio integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song Wizard Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote Lite free?

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

### Is Song Wizard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpNote Lite or Song Wizard?

SimpNote Lite is rated higher. SimpNote Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Song Wizard averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do SimpNote Lite or Song Wizard have ads?

Song Wizard shows ads; SimpNote Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpNote Lite or Song Wizard?

SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Song Wizard every 2 months. Most recently, SimpNote Lite was updated on September 28, 2026 and Song Wizard on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*