# SimpNote vs BBQE

The clearest difference is rating: BBQE at 5.0 against SimpNote's 4.4. BBQE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). SimpNote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (74 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BBQE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BBQE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpNote has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SimpNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of BBQE's.

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, BBQE every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote | BBQE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/id1272559770/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbqe/id6502536696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [巴巴教育](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745814909) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-numbered-notation/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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


### BBQE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbqe/id6502536696)

This dynamic sheet music tool simplifies music creation and practice for everyone. Generate intelligent accompaniments, transpose music to match your voice, and enjoy interactive playing modes. It makes learning and performing music accessible and fun, even for beginners.

**Highlights:** Dynamic sheet music, Intelligent accompaniment generation, Smart key transposition, Interactive playing and practice modes, Simplified interface, Accessible for all skill levels

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10积分 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20积分 | $2.99 | one-time |
| vip一个月会员卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| vip三个月会员卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| vip半年会员卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| vip一年会员卡 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote free?

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

### Is BBQE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpNote or BBQE?

BBQE is rated higher. SimpNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while BBQE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpNote or BBQE have ads?

Neither SimpNote nor BBQE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpNote or BBQE?

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and BBQE every 7 months. Most recently, SimpNote was updated on November 9, 2026 and BBQE on November 4, 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.*