# SP Multitrack Songwriting vs Guitar Notebook

SP Multitrack Songwriting and Guitar Notebook both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Guitar Notebook's written reviews are positive against 33% of SP Multitrack Songwriting's. Guitar Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). SP Multitrack Songwriting's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 30) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SP Multitrack Songwriting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Guitar Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SP Multitrack Songwriting's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guitar Notebook's.

SP Multitrack Songwriting ships an update every 3 months, Guitar Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Multitrack Songwriting | Guitar Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-multitrack-songwriting/id580616731/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-notebook/id1558957561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dante Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378704864) | [SonaMetro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558957563) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Multitrack Songwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-multitrack-songwriting/id580616731)

This app combines a songwriting editor with a multitrack recording studio. It offers tools like a rhyming dictionary and synonym/antonym finder, allowing users to record vocals over beats and share their creations. Premium features include a 4-track studio and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Songwriting editor, Multitrack studio recording, Rhyming dictionary, Synonyms and antonyms, Import your own beats, Export lyrics and recordings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multitrack Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Multitrack Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Hydro Reactive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Insane | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1st Class | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aliens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hood Dreams | $4.99 | one-time |
| What U Said | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drop of Pain | $7.99 | one-time |
| All That's Left Is You | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good for songwriting and demos
- 🎶 Multi-track recording capability (when working)
- 💰 Free version available
- 🎼 Useful for lyric writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📺 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔐 Misleading app name (not truly multitrack without premium)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Poor customer support response

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on export
- Crashes when importing beats (white screen)
- Won't stop recording when stop button pressed
- Lost songs/projects after iOS updates
- Purchased beats not appearing in app

**Requested features**

- Headphone/audio output support
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud)
- Import custom beats from music library
- Tutorial or user guide
- More diverse beat genres (Rock, Country)


### Guitar Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-notebook/id1558957561)

Organize all your musical creations in one place. Add chords, lyrics, and audio recordings. Import songs from photos using AI. Streamline your songwriting with customizable organization and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Add chords and notes, Record audio and lyrics, Import songs from photos with AI, Organize songs with labels and tags, Print and share songs as PDFs, Customizable page styles, Offline access and cloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Notebook Pro - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Guitar Notebook Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Multitrack Songwriting free?

SP Multitrack Songwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guitar Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SP Multitrack Songwriting or Guitar Notebook?

Guitar Notebook is rated higher. SP Multitrack Songwriting averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Guitar Notebook averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do SP Multitrack Songwriting or Guitar Notebook have ads?

Neither SP Multitrack Songwriting nor Guitar Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Multitrack Songwriting or Guitar Notebook?

SP Multitrack Songwriting ships an update every 3 months, and Guitar Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, SP Multitrack Songwriting was updated on November 1, 2026 and Guitar Notebook on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*