NorthSide 2026 vs NoteWave Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NorthSide 2026
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Your companion for three awesome days in Eskelunden! Create your schedule, read about the artists, and check the map so you can plan your NS26 experience down to the smallest detail.
NoteWave Studio
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NoteWave Studio is an audio annotation tool designed for musicians, producers, and audio professionals who want to take precise notes directly on audio files. Import an audio file, view its waveform, play and navigate the timeline, and attach timestamped notes exactly where ideas, edits, or issues occur. All data is stored locally on your device. Key Features: + Import audio files (WAV, MP3, M4A) + Interactive waveform visualization + Play, pause, and scrub through audio + Create timestamped notes linked to exact moments + Manage multiple projects + Local-only storage — no accounts, no cloud, no tracking Designed For: + Music production and mixing + Songwriting and arrangement notes + Audio review and feedback + Practice analysis and reference listening For more Information, please check the official website for NoteWave Studio: Website: https://notewavestudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NorthSide 2026 at none against NoteWave Studio's 1. NorthSide 2026 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. NoteWave Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. NorthSide 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.
NorthSide 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, NoteWave Studio every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | NorthSide 2026 | NoteWave Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Down The Drain Holding ApS | Gustav Guldmann Hornecker |
In-app purchases
NorthSide 2026
No in-app purchases
NoteWave Studio
- NoteWave Studio Pro$3.991 Month
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