# Guitar Notebook vs StageRadar

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Notebook at 4.6 against StageRadar's 4.0. Guitar Notebook also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). StageRadar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. StageRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guitar Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Notebook has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Guitar Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, StageRadar every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Notebook | StageRadar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-notebook/id1558957561/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageradar/id6645736317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SonaMetro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558957563) | [Alexandre VLADOVICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538342766) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-notebook/id1558957561)

Organize all your musical creations in one place. Add chords, lyrics, and audio recordings. Import songs from photos using AI. Streamline your songwriting with customizable organization and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Add chords and notes, Record audio and lyrics, Import songs from photos with AI, Organize songs with labels and tags, Print and share songs as PDFs, Customizable page styles, Offline access and cloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Notebook Pro - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Guitar Notebook Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### StageRadar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageradar/id6645736317)

Discover nearby venues to perform live music. This app connects musicians with local hotspots, allowing them to showcase their talent. Explore venue details, community reviews, and add favorite spots.

**Highlights:** Find nearby performance venues, Discover local music hotspots, Explore venue details, Read community reviews, Add favorite venues

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Notebook free?

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

### Is StageRadar free?

StageRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Notebook or StageRadar?

Guitar Notebook is rated higher. Guitar Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while StageRadar averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guitar Notebook or StageRadar have ads?

Neither Guitar Notebook nor StageRadar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Notebook or StageRadar?

Guitar Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, and StageRadar every 11 days. Most recently, Guitar Notebook was updated on October 27, 2026 and StageRadar on October 17, 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.*