# SimpNote vs 8pu

The clearest difference is rating: 8pu at 5.0 against SimpNote's 4.4. 8pu also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.6). SimpNote'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 sells 4 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 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 85% of 8pu's.

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, 8pu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpNote | 8pu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/8pu/id6752315068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 40 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

[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 |


### 8pu

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

Create professional sheet music for various instruments and vocal parts on your mobile device. Features include multi-voice editing, MIDI playback, and flexible export options. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Multi-voice editing, MIDI playback with adjustable volume, Full score customization (time signature, key signature, tempo), High-fidelity playback with multiple instrument sounds, Flexible export to PDF/PNG, Cloud synchronization for progress saving

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpNote free?

SimpNote 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 or 8pu?

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

### Do SimpNote or 8pu have ads?

Neither SimpNote nor 8pu shows ads.

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

SimpNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8pu every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpNote was updated on November 9, 2026 and 8pu on November 8, 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.*