# RapScript vs Lyrcs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RapScript at 89% against Lyrcs's 41%. RapScript also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Lyrcs's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RapScript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lyrcs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RapScript holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RapScript has 244 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RapScript's written reviews are positive against 41% of Lyrcs's.

RapScript ships an update every 4 months, Lyrcs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RapScript | Lyrcs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapscript/id573226300/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrcs-write-lyrics-poetry-rap/id1599888045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 60 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Huelfenhaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747486059) | [Patrick Tosto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017725618) |

## What reviewers say

### RapScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapscript/id573226300)

This app provides random words to inspire freestyle rappers. It offers various settings like language, speed, and skill levels, and allows users to record their raps over instrumental beats with the words integrated into the video.

**Highlights:** Random word generation, Freestyle rap prompts, Beat integration, Video recording, Multiple languages, Adjustable speed and skill levels, Tap mode for custom speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited video | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💡 Effective tool for freestyle rap practice
- 🎵 Multiple language support available
- 🎶 Beats included with the app
- ⚡ Quick setup with minimal configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen auto-locks during freestyle, requiring constant tapping
- 🎵 Limited beat variety (repetitive after extended use)
- 📝 Word pool too small, causes repetition within short timeframes
- 🎤 Self-recording feature triggers accidentally with poor UI placement
- 🎨 Limited customization options for colors and appearance

**Reported bugs**

- Screen automatically locks during freestyle sessions
- Music stops playing when screen is off
- Self-recording feature accidentally triggers from bottom screen taps
- Beat audio doesn't play during recording playback with headphones
- Word repetition occurs too frequently in randomization

**Requested features**

- Add more beats to the library
- Allow users to upload custom beats
- Enable custom word list creation and management
- Filter words by part of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives)
- Include rhyming word suggestions


### Lyrcs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrcs-write-lyrics-poetry-rap/id1599888045)

This app assists songwriters, poets, and rappers in crafting lyrics. It offers features like instant syllable counting, rhyme highlighting, and a built-in rhyming dictionary to streamline the creative process. Users can also add annotations and save song metadata.

**Highlights:** Instant syllable counting, Rhyme highlighting, Built-in rhyming dictionary, Instant rhyme suggestions, Near rhyme matching, Lyric annotations, Song metadata saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RapScript free?

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

### Is Lyrcs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RapScript or Lyrcs?

RapScript is rated higher. RapScript averages 4.7 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Lyrcs averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do RapScript or Lyrcs have ads?

Neither RapScript nor Lyrcs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RapScript or Lyrcs?

RapScript ships an update every 4 months, and Lyrcs every 9 days. Most recently, RapScript was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lyrcs on September 21, 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.*