# SimpNote Lite vs 8pu

The clearest difference is rating: 8pu at 5.0 against SimpNote Lite's 4.4. 8pu also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). SimpNote Lite's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 1). 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 8pu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8pu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpNote Lite 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 Lite's written reviews are positive against 88% of 8pu's.

SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, 8pu monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote Lite | 8pu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpnote-lite/id1272559770/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8pu/id6752315068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [炯龙 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/596409525) | [Chengdu Zhengzai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572575751) |

## 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 |


### 8pu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8pu/id6752315068)

Create professional-grade sheet music for various instruments and vocal parts. This mobile studio offers advanced editing tools, high-fidelity playback, and flexible export options for musicians of all levels.

**Highlights:** Multi-part editing for choirs and bands, Full-dimension editing (time signature, key, tempo), High-fidelity MIDI playback with multiple instrument sounds, Flexible PDF/PNG export and online sharing, Cloud synchronization for progress saving, Optimized for mobile touch interfaces

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote Lite free?

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

### Is 8pu free?

8pu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpNote Lite or 8pu?

8pu is rated higher. SimpNote Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while 8pu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpNote Lite or 8pu have ads?

Neither SimpNote Lite nor 8pu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpNote Lite or 8pu?

SimpNote Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8pu monthly. Most recently, SimpNote Lite was updated on October 15, 2026 and 8pu on October 1, 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.*