# Note Beast vs DUSAW Access

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DUSAW Access at none against Note Beast's 4. DUSAW Access also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Note Beast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DUSAW Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Beast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Beast has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note Beast ships an update every 6 weeks, DUSAW Access every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Beast | DUSAW Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusaw-access/id1641073735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) | [DUSAW LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641073741) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


### DUSAW Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusaw-access/id1641073735)

Control and monitor smart locks remotely with keyless entry options like PIN, fingerprint, and smartphone access. Receive real-time notifications and grant temporary access to guests for enhanced security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Keyless entry (PIN, fingerprint, smartphone), Remote access control, Biometric security, Real-time notifications, Temporary access for guests, Easy installation, Battery efficiency alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Beast free?

Note Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DUSAW Access free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Beast or DUSAW Access?

Note Beast is rated higher. Note Beast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while DUSAW Access averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Note Beast or DUSAW Access have ads?

Neither Note Beast nor DUSAW Access shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Beast or DUSAW Access?

Note Beast ships an update every 6 weeks, and DUSAW Access every 4 months. Most recently, Note Beast was updated on October 17, 2026 and DUSAW Access on October 2, 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.*