# Oscilloscope vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is price: Ableton Note at $6.99 against Oscilloscope's $19.99. Ableton Note also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (695 vs 19). Oscilloscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Oscilloscope costs $19.99 and Ableton Note $6.99 up front. Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oscilloscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Oscilloscope against 4.2 for Ableton Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ableton Note has 695 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, Ableton Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oscilloscope | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscilloscope/id388636804/reviews) | **[4.2 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1010 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONYX Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/356553882) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## What reviewers say

### Oscilloscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscilloscope/id388636804)

Analyze audio and analog signals with a portable oscilloscope. Features include waveform display, triggering controls, and a built-in signal generator for various waveforms. Supports external input for more advanced measurements.

**Highlights:** Real-time waveform display, Triggering modes, Signal measurement cursors, Built-in signal generator, Dual channel input support, Reference signal calibration, Export traces as text file

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #40 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oscilloscope free?

Oscilloscope costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Oscilloscope or Ableton Note?

Ableton Note is rated higher. Oscilloscope averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 695 ratings.

### Do Oscilloscope or Ableton Note have ads?

Neither Oscilloscope nor Ableton Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oscilloscope or Ableton Note?

Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, and Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Oscilloscope was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ableton Note on October 14, 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.*