# Session Studio vs CoWriter IO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoWriter IO at 100% against Session Studio's 63%. CoWriter IO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Session Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (199 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Session Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and CoWriter IO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoWriter IO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session Studio has 199 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Session Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoWriter IO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session Studio | CoWriter IO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-studio/id1570114999/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowriter-io/id6502223132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Session.id](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570115001) | [Cowriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744671301) |

## What reviewers say

### Session Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-studio/id1570114999)

This app helps musicians and producers manage song rights and credits from creation to release. It facilitates collaboration by allowing users to share audio, lyrics, and notes, and ensures accurate royalty payments by injecting creator metadata into the music ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Collaborate with music creators, Share audio, lyrics, notes, voice memos, Synchronize song information from DAWs, Log creator credits via QR check-in, Manage releases and label copy, Cross-platform access (mobile, desktop, web)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Tier - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |


### CoWriter IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowriter-io/id6502223132)

Collaborate on lyrics and manage song splits in real-time with other musicians. This tool simplifies co-writing, allowing you to share your creative process seamlessly from anywhere. Enhance your workflow with optional features like audio uploads and secure lyric sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time lyric co-writing, Manage song splits, Writer Card for PRO/publishing info, Audio playback for demos, Upload audio files (All Access), Share song details via email (All Access), Blur lyrics feature (All Access)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session Studio free?

Session Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoWriter IO free?

CoWriter IO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Session Studio or CoWriter IO?

CoWriter IO is rated higher. Session Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while CoWriter IO averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Session Studio or CoWriter IO have ads?

CoWriter IO shows ads; Session Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Session Studio or CoWriter IO?

Session Studio ships an update monthly, and CoWriter IO monthly. Most recently, Session Studio was updated on October 14, 2026 and CoWriter IO on October 16, 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.*