# iWriteMusic Pro vs Notion

The clearest difference is rating: iWriteMusic Pro at 4.7 against Notion's 3.1. iWriteMusic Pro also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Notion's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iWriteMusic Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iWriteMusic Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriteMusic Pro has 533 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of iWriteMusic Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of Notion's.

iWriteMusic Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Notion every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriteMusic Pro | Notion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritemusic-pro/id466261478/reviews)** | [3.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-music-notation-and-tab/id475820434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **533** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iWriteMusicProject](https://appshunter.io/developer/393551666) | [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriteMusic Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritemusic-pro/id466261478)

Create beautiful, professional-quality sheet music with an intuitive interface. This app offers efficient input systems, comprehensive notation tools, and useful playback options for musicians of all levels. Easily share your compositions as PDFs, JPGs, or MIDI files.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and simple user interface, Efficient One-Flick and Traditional Entry Systems, Professional quality sheet music creation, Comprehensive notation element support, Useful playback options with mixer, Export to PDF, JPG, and MIDI, Easy score and parts management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced File Management | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features for composing and arranging
- 👍 Good value for the price
- 🚀 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable playback and MIDI export
- 🔒 Lack of file management options
- 💡 Limited notation options (e.g. dynamics, articulations)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or export files after iOS 7 update
- Crashing when editing certain notation elements
- Playback issues with repeat signs and tempo changes

**Requested features**

- MusicXML import/export support
- Ability to change note sizes and fonts
- More time signature options
- Improved copy/paste functionality
- Folder organization for saved files


### Notion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-music-notation-and-tab/id475820434)

Create dynamic musical compositions using traditional notation or guitar tablature. This app offers an intuitive touch-based interface, realistic playback with orchestral samples, and cross-platform syncing. Share or export your creations in various formats.

**Highlights:** Traditional musical notation, Guitar tablature, Intuitive touch interface, Realistic audio playback, Cross-platform syncing, Multiple export formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great sound quality and instrument samples
- 💡 Handwriting recognition feature
- 🔗 Seamless integration with desktop version
- 👍 Useful for composing on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent and buggy note/chord entry
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for full functionality
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface and steep learning curve
- 🔍 Poor documentation and support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change key signatures mid-piece
- Incorrect transposition of notes and chords
- Text formatting and positioning issues
- Unreliable MIDI file import/export
- Playback distortion and timing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize note beaming and stem direction
- Option to display note letter names
- Improved handwriting recognition for complex rhythms
- Folder organization for better file management
- Keyboard shortcuts for power users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriteMusic Pro free?

iWriteMusic Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iWriteMusic Pro or Notion?

iWriteMusic Pro is rated higher. iWriteMusic Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Notion averages 3.1 from 71 ratings.

### Do iWriteMusic Pro or Notion have ads?

Neither iWriteMusic Pro nor Notion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriteMusic Pro or Notion?

iWriteMusic Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notion every 6 weeks. Most recently, iWriteMusic Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Notion on November 6, 2026.

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