Dubnote vs Chorus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dubnote
Capture and organize musical ideas effortlessly. This app helps songwriters record melodies, lyrics, and song sections with AI-powered organization and transcription. Keep your creative process streamlined and your ideas ready for development.
- Record and organize music ideas
- AI-powered section splitting
- Searchable tags and notes
- Stereo recording
- Speech-to-text lyric transcription
- BPM detection
- Vocal pitch monitoring
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Voice memos don't care about your song ideas, Dubnote does. Record, organize, and revisit your music ideas— without the chaos. Whether you're capturing a melody at rehearsal or a top-line on the walk home, Dubnote keeps everything clear, searchable, and ready to develop. Built for musicians who write on the go: • Organize recordings in folders with custom covers • Auto-split recordings into sections: verses, hooks, riffs, with on-device AI • Tag key moments with emojis or notes- instantly searchable • Record straight into notebooks from your home screen in stereo • Transcribe lyrics with built-in speech-to-text • Detect BPM to keep your ideas DAW-ready • Vocal Pitch Monitor whilst you record All audio stays on your device, with optional iCloud backup. Your ideas, your control.
Chorus
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Got a song idea but don't know where to start? Or want to sharpen your musical craft every single day? Chorus is the ultimate interactive songwriting studio, built to help songwriters, lyricists, and producers beat writer’s block, capture musical ideas, and turn creative sparks into complete songs. Whether you're a beginner finding your first melody or a seasoned pro refining your lyrical flow, Chorus gives you the complete digital toolset—and the daily training—to write better songs, faster. --- NEW: DAILY SONGWRITING TRAINING Think of it as Duolingo for your creativity. Build a bulletproof writing habit with bite-sized daily exercises designed to train your ear, expand your vocabulary, and master song structure. • Gamified writing prompts to stretch your lyrical muscles. • Core music theory and chord exercises made fun. • Track your daily streak and watch your songwriting craft level up. CAPTURE AUDIO & IDEAS ON THE FLY Never let a melody slip away. Record audio notes and vocal takes directly inside your project, side-by-side with your lyrics and chords. • Built-in audio recorder for quick vocal memos and riffs. • Dedicated standalone Chord Pads for freeform noodling and testing progressions. • Integrated Metronome to keep your performance perfectly in time. WRITE & COMPOSE WITH CONFIDENCE An advanced rhythm and chord player keeps you entirely in the zone. Everything you need to compose is right here, without ever switching apps. • Explore diverse picking patterns to find the perfect groove. • Save your tempo, key, and exact picking pattern automatically with your song. • Quick-tap Tempo Tapper and built-in tuner. START STRONG & FIND THE RIGHT WORDS • Song Kickstarter: Transforms raw inspiration into theme words, opening lines, and captivating chorus hooks. • Smart Rhyming Tools: Discover words that actually sing. Filter by syllables, emotional themes, and poetic style. • Trigger Words: Spark unexpected new creative directions whenever you hit a wall. A RECONSTRUCTED EXPERIENCE • All-New Homescreen: Dive straight into your latest project, jump into daily training, or start a fresh demo instantly from a beautiful, streamlined dashboard. • Global Search: Easily search and filter through your entire songbook library to find your past tracks in a flash. • Sync Everywhere: Your digital songbook seamlessly syncs across phone, tablet, and desktop. Made by songwriters, for songwriters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dubnote at every 5 days against Chorus's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Dubnote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chorus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dubnote ships an update every 5 days, Chorus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dubnote | Chorus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (163 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vochlea Music | Tom Hicks |
Bugs and requests
Dubnote
Reported bugs
12 issues- Cannot clean up audio
- Not letting users use any feature
- Notes are not accurate
- iCloud not saving songs
- Trial terminated early
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- App gone into free limited mode despite subscription
- App crashing during edit features (historical)
- Playback feature locked behind paywall
- Popups to upgrade with every button push
- Deceptive charging, no way to cancel
- App is broken, cannot record audio
- Voice to instrument transcription not available in app
Requested features
6 requests- Lifetime purchase option
- More complete recording edit functions (e.g., delete parts)
- Trimming or EQ editing functionality
- MIDI input
- Dark mode option
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- Advanced analytics dashboard
Chorus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dubnote
- Dubnote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Dubnote Premium (monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Dubnote Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- Dubnote Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Free$99.99
Chorus
- Chorus Studio Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Chorus Studio Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year









