SimpNote Lite vs GTMaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpNote Lite
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.
- Numbered notation input
- Rhythm and pitch customization
- Lyric and accidental input
- Transposition and beat transfer
- Export to image and MIDI
- Real-time playback
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Easy Numbered Notation Compose Tool Write Song, Compose, Make Music Sheet Play Your Artwork! ==FEATURE=== - Numbered Notation Input - Various Rhythm and Pitch - Lyric Input - Accidental Input - Legato, Appoggiatura, Tritone Available - Transposition, Transfer Beat - Keysignature, Beat Setting - Artwork Information Setting ==PLAY== - Sound when input - Play your notation - Play slice for your selection - Tempo Setting - Support Repeat Signature - Setting Instrument ==DESIGN== - Setting sheet background - Setting paper color and alpha - Setting notation/lyric font color - Setting font size ==SHARE== - Export to Image - Export to Midi File - Network Print - Share With Airdrop - Share to Other App 《Terms Of Use》 http://179music.com/2019/09/20/Terms_of_Service/
GTMaker
Create and edit sheet music, guitar tabs, and numbered notation on your mobile device. Export your compositions in various professional formats like GuitarPro, MusicXML, PDF, and MIDI. Seamlessly continue your work in other music software.
- 3-in-1 professional editor (staff, TAB, numbered notation)
- Export to GuitarPro, MusicXML, PDF, MIDI
- Intuitive touchscreen layout
- Multi-track support for arrangements
- Auto-formatting for print-ready scores
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GTMaker: The Fastest Way to Create Sheet Music Capture your musical inspiration in seconds. GTMaker is a powerful yet simple mobile notation editor designed for every musician. ■ 3-in-1 Professional Editor Create and edit multiple formats in one app: Standard Staff (Piano & Classical) Guitar TAB (Six-line notation) Numbered Notation (Jianpu) ■ Universal Compatibility Don’t let your work stay on your phone. Export your scores to industry-standard formats: GuitarPro (.gp), MusicXML, PDF, and MIDI. Seamlessly continue your work in Logic Pro, Musescore, or Cubase. ■ Smart & Fast Editing Intuitive Layout: Designed for touchscreens—no complex menus. Multi-Track Support: Build full arrangements with multiple instruments. Auto-Formatting: Beautiful, print-ready scores automatically. Turn your ideas into professional scores today. Download GTMaker and start composing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimpNote Lite at 4.4 against GTMaker's 3.7. SimpNote Lite also leads on ratings volume (74 vs 3). GTMaker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SimpNote Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GTMaker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SimpNote Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpNote Lite has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, GTMaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpNote Lite | GTMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (74 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 炯龙 吴 | Jiaoying Wang |
Customer experience
SimpNote Lite
GTMaker
In-app purchases
SimpNote Lite
- 月度会员$2.991 Month
- 年度会员$14.991 Year
- 永久会员$59.99
GTMaker
- 1-Month VIP Membership$2.99
- 3-Month VIP Membership$7.99
- 1-Year VIP Membership$14.99
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