# SimpNote Lite vs GTMaker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote Lite | GTMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-lite/id1272559770/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtmaker-sheet-music-and-tabs/id1643648802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [Jiaoying Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397378730) |

## 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 |


### GTMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtmaker-sheet-music-and-tabs/id1643648802)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month VIP Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month VIP Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year VIP Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote Lite free?

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

### Is GTMaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpNote Lite or GTMaker?

SimpNote Lite is rated higher. SimpNote Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while GTMaker averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SimpNote Lite or GTMaker have ads?

Neither SimpNote Lite nor GTMaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpNote Lite or GTMaker?

SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and GTMaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpNote Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and GTMaker on October 30, 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.*