Comparison

Session Notes AU vs Melodica Air

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Session Notes AU

This app integrates note-taking directly into your music production workflow, allowing you to manage lyrics, mix ideas, and session details within your DAW. Version 2.0 enhances writing tools, navigation, and data safety with features like iCloud sync and backups.

Highlights
  • Integrated DAW workflow
  • Markdown-aware writing
  • Keyboard accessory tools
  • Automatic iCloud sync
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app
  • Customizable themes and fonts
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Session Notes AU keeps your lyrics, mix notes, set lists, production reminders, and session notes inside the same DAW workflow where you track, edit, rehearse, and mix. Instead of bouncing out to a separate notes app, you can keep the writing and the work in the same place. Version 2.0 turns Session Notes AU into a more capable production companion with better writing tools, better note navigation, a flexible editor layout, and a safer day-to-day writing flow. Built For Real Session Work - Keep notes inside your DAW workflow instead of breaking focus - Switch quickly between the note browser and the active note - Resize the editor and note list with a drag handle - Use a more polished note browser with clearer active-note focus Brand New Writing Tools In 2.0 - Markdown-aware writing support - Keyboard accessory tools for lists, checklists, links, undo, redo, find, stats, and quick structure helpers - List, checklist, numbered-list, and blockquote continuation - Indent, outdent, and paired insertion helpers - In-note Find with live match highlighting - Live document stats while you write - Autosave for existing notes while you work Safer Session Flow In 2.0 - Automatic iCloud sync across devices - Manual sync when you want more control - Backup to Files App - Restore from backup if needed - Safer handling for note changes across devices Also Included - AUv3 plug-in workflow plus standalone app - Save, Save As New Note, share, delete, and reorder actions - Multiple themes for different studio environments - Separate font and size controls for browser text, title text, and note body text - Comprehensive built-in in-app manual Session Notes AU is designed for musicians, producers, engineers, and performers who want notes to feel like part of the session, not a second app sitting off to the side.

About

Melodica Air

Features
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Melodica Air turns your iPhone into a musical instrument. Using advanced audio synthesis and unique microphone-breath technology, Melodica Air offers an incredibly expressive playing experience that mimics a real melodica. BLOW TO PLAY Experience the most natural way to play a digital instrument. Blow into your microphone to control the volume and expression of each note. The harder you blow, the louder it gets - just like the real thing. PREMIUM SOUND ENGINE Powered by high-quality SoundFonts and a polyphonic audio engine, Melodica Air delivers rich, authentic tones that sound great through speakers or headphones. FULL-SCREEN PIANO KEYBOARD A beautiful, responsive keyboard designed for focus and flow. With optimized landscape layouts and adjustable octaves, you have a complete instrument in your pocket. DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS - Polyphonic support for complex chords. - Real-time breath sensitivity for expressive dynamics. - Minimalist, distraction-free interface. - 100% Privacy: No data collection, no tracking. Whether you're a professional musician looking for a portable practice tool or a beginner exploring the world of music, Melodica Air provides a premium, tactile experience unlike any other app. Download Melodica today and breathe life into your music.

Screenshots

Session Notes AU4 screens
Melodica Air2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melodica Air at every 5 weeks against Session Notes AU's every 3 months. Melodica Air also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Session Notes AU costs $1.99 and Melodica Air $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Notes AU ships an update every 3 months, Melodica Air every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Session Notes AU versus Melodica Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Notes AUMelodica Air
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian ThompsonRon Yahav

In-app purchases

None

Session Notes AU

No in-app purchases

None

Melodica Air

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session Notes AU free?
Session Notes AU costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melodica Air free?
Melodica Air costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Session Notes AU or Melodica Air have ads?
Neither Session Notes AU nor Melodica Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Notes AU or Melodica Air?
Session Notes AU ships an update every 3 months, and Melodica Air every 5 weeks. Most recently, Session Notes AU was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melodica Air on October 19, 2026.

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