# Lyric Notepad vs Spit Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spit Notes at 100% against Lyric Notepad's 44%. Spit Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Lyric Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (619 vs 7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lyric Notepad sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Spit Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spit Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyric Notepad has 619 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Lyric Notepad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spit Notes's.

Lyric Notepad ships an update every 7 months, Spit Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyric Notepad | Spit Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (619 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spit-notes/id6749466541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **619** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Maurice Cadenhead](https://appshunter.io/developer/693573321) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyric Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761)

This app is a comprehensive tool for songwriters, poets, and rappers. It offers features like rhyme matching, syllable counting, and a built-in recorder to help you craft lyrics and melodies. Organize your ideas in a distraction-free workspace and refine your work with vocabulary tools.

**Highlights:** Built-in recorder, Rhyme matching with color codes, Syllable counter, Measure Mode for timing, Word lookup for vocabulary, Metronome, Organized song writing notebook

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lyric Pro User | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with lyric writing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like rhyme finder and syllable counter
- 🚀 Versatile for songwriting, poetry, and rap
- 👍 Organized writing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes when opening files
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening saved files
- Inability to access previously written content

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved export/backup functionality
- Better support and communication from developers


### Spit Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spit-notes/id6749466541)

Capture song ideas instantly with voice recordings and lyrics in one place. Features include one-tap recording, automatic transcription, rhyme suggestions, and chord detection. Organize and develop your musical creations effortlessly.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Audio and lyrics together, Automatic transcription, Rhyme suggestions, Chord detection, Lyric video creation

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ideas Starter | $1.99 | per month |
| Ideas Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Ideas Max | $9.99 | per month |
| 15 Minutes Super Transcribe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Notes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Minutes Super Transcribe | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Minutes Super Transcribe | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyric Notepad free?

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

### Is Spit Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lyric Notepad or Spit Notes?

Spit Notes is rated higher. Lyric Notepad averages 3.5 out of 5 from 619 ratings, while Spit Notes averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lyric Notepad or Spit Notes have ads?

Lyric Notepad shows ads; Spit Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lyric Notepad or Spit Notes?

Lyric Notepad ships an update every 7 months, and Spit Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Lyric Notepad was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spit Notes on September 26, 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.*