Comparison

Notion vs Rhythmap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notion

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
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With over 15 years in the App Store, Notion is a free, award-winning music composition tool for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more! You’ll effortlessly create dynamic compositions in traditional musical notation or guitar tablature with its intuitive touch-based interface and incredibly broad editing capabilities. With a user-friendly interface and simple interactive piano keyboard, fretboard, drum pad, and even optional Handwriting Recognition, Notion makes it easy to get started composing your music. You can also hear your music performed with the most realistic playback possible, using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Notion is a native cross-platform app, meaning you can write anywhere on any device without requiring a constant Internet connection. And when you’re back online, you’ll be able to sync your work across multiple devices through your preferred cloud provider. Start your work on one device and finish it on another. Once you are happy with your creation you can share the Notion file, or export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF or as an audio file. You can even optionally transmit scores across a network with other instances of Notion, or between Notion and the Fender Studio Pro DAW. Compose, edit, and play back your music performed with real piano and orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — along with outstanding sampled guitar, bass, drums and other popular instruments. And when you’re ready for more sounds, you’ll find the extensive library of Notion Add-on Soundsets to purchase as part of the Feature Bundle. To save space, the initial app download contains just piano — you can then manage which of the bundled Soundsets to have on your device or keep in the cloud, just tap on Sound Installation. Notion has been featured in various Apple campaigns including the Apple YourVerse television commercials, and has won several awards including a prestigious music industry NAMM TEC Award for Best Smartphone/Tablet App. What you get: Notion includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features and core orchestral and rhythm section Soundsets — all for free. You can optionally register (also for free!) to unlock an additional Soundset (containing Solo Strings, Classical Saxophones and Glockenspiel), and the multivoice function that allows writing in up to 4 voices per staff. Then for the full experience, either sign in with your Fender Studio Pro+ membership or purchase the Notion Feature Bundle. This unlocks Handwriting Recognition, Layout Controls, all the Expansion Soundsets (including many auxiliary instruments and additional articulations and effects), additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC), and direct score transfer with Notion and Fender Studio Pro running on the same network. Free: Unlimited staves All editing features Core Soundsets Export as MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, wav, mp3 Welcome Pack (register for free): Soundset including Solo Strings, Glockenspiel, Classical Saxophones Additionally write for voices 3 and 4 in a single staff Feature Bundle (in-app purchase or sign in with Fender Studio Pro+): Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript Available on iPhone, iPad and macOS (macOS with supporting graphics tablet or using Sidecar with compatible iPad) Automatic pen vs. finger recognition to switch between handwriting and edit mode Pressure-sensitive support for Apple Pencil Adjustable timer for Handwriting Recognition Override handwriting timer by double tapping Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) Layout Control All Expansion Soundsets Additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) Transmit scores across a network with other instances of Notion, or between Notion and Fender Studio Pro

About

Rhythmap

Discover live events, concerts, and nightlife happening around you with an interactive map. Buy tickets securely and store them in-app. Creators can manage events and promote them with targeted ads. Local businesses can claim storefronts and connect with the community.

Highlights
  • Interactive event map
  • Seamless in-app ticketing
  • Live feed for updates
  • Event management for creators
  • Targeted flyer advertising
  • Built-in ticket scanner
  • Local business storefronts
Features
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Rhythmap is the ultimate social ticketing and event discovery platform designed to connect fans, artists, promoters, and local venues in real time. Whether you're looking for an underground DJ set, a local comedy night, or a massive music festival, Rhythmap puts your city’s nightlife directly on the map. FOR FANS: • Interactive Map: Instantly discover live events, concerts, and pop-ups happening around you right now. • Seamless Ticketing: Buy tickets securely in seconds. Your tickets are safely stored right in the app with a fast, scannable QR code. • Live Feed: Follow your favorite artists and local venues to see their latest updates, flyers, and playlist shares. FOR CREATORS & PROMOTERS: • Event Management: Create events, set ticket tiers (VIP, General Admission), and track live sales directly from your dashboard. • Billboard Ads: Use the Creator+ tools to design high-impact flyers and broadcast them across the city using our targeted ad timeslot system. • Built-in Scanner: Use the app to seamlessly scan tickets at the door and track attendance in real time. FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES: • Claim your storefront, host events, and get discovered by thousands of locals looking for the next great night out. • Post updates directly to the community feed and build a loyal following. Stop searching through scattered group chats and outdated social media pages. Everything you need to experience the best of your city's culture is right here. Download Rhythmap today and tap into the rhythm of your city.

Screenshots

Notion4 screens
Rhythmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythmap at 5.0 against Notion's 2.9. Rhythmap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Notion's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notion sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rhythmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythmap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notion has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notion ships an update every 6 weeks, Rhythmap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notion versus Rhythmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotionRhythmap
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (68 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFender DigitalCesar Portillo

Customer experience

Notion

All ratings68 ratings
Positive45.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative42.6%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral16.0%
Negative41.8%

Rhythmap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Notion

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Rhythmap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Notion

One-time10
  • Classical guitar$0.99
  • Harp$0.99
  • Jazz Alto Sax$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Vibraphone$0.99
  • Marimba$0.99
  • Jazz Bass$0.99
  • Percussion Bundle$4.99
  • Handwriting$7.99
  • Feature Bundle$14.99
  • All Sounds Bundle$29.99
None

Rhythmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notion free?
Notion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythmap free?
Rhythmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notion or Rhythmap?
Rhythmap is rated higher. Notion averages 2.9 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Rhythmap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notion or Rhythmap have ads?
Neither Notion nor Rhythmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notion or Rhythmap?
Notion ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rhythmap every 2 months. Most recently, Notion was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rhythmap on September 20, 2026.

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