# Dubnote vs Tracklib

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dubnote at free with in-app purchases against Tracklib's subscription. Dubnote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Tracklib's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dubnote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dubnote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 325 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dubnote's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tracklib's.

Dubnote ships an update every 5 days, Tracklib every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubnote | Tracklib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubnote-music-recorder/id6445849526/reviews)** | [4.2 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 163 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 171 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vochlea Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542770760) | [Tracklib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778626891) |

## What reviewers say

### Dubnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubnote-music-recorder/id6445849526)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dubnote Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Dubnote Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dubnote Premium (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Dubnote Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dubnote Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to record musical ideas instantly
- 👍 Well-made and no lag
- 👍 Love auto note tracking and lock screen shortcut
- 👍 Not constantly nagging about upgrading
- 👍 Great for mood boarding song ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot clean up audio
- 🐛 Not letting users use any feature
- 🐛 Just Voice Memos with a subscription
- 🐛 Not worth it, use voice memos
- 🐛 Notes are not accurate (Es are Cs)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot clean up audio
- Not letting users use any feature
- Notes are not accurate
- iCloud not saving songs
- Trial terminated early

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- More complete recording edit functions (e.g., delete parts)
- Trimming or EQ editing functionality
- MIDI input
- Dark mode option


### Tracklib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

**Highlights:** Discover royalty-free samples, Loop and mix audio, Edit pitch, loop, and BPM, Curate sample collections, Legally clear commercial samples, Access large song catalog

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Go Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Go Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Neat idea
- 👍 Potential to be a game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing and frustrating UI
- 🔍 Lacking basic features
- 🔍 Beatmaker not working

**Reported bugs**

- Beatmaker not playing songs
- Unable to scroll in new release folders

**Requested features**

- Ability to export beats
- More chops and sample options
- Proper tutorial
- Ability to play songs in the background
- Simple way to add songs to library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dubnote free?

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

### Is Tracklib free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dubnote or Tracklib?

Dubnote is rated higher. Dubnote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Tracklib averages 4.2 from 325 ratings.

### Do Dubnote or Tracklib have ads?

Neither Dubnote nor Tracklib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dubnote or Tracklib?

Dubnote ships an update every 5 days, and Tracklib every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dubnote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tracklib on September 23, 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.*