Comparison

Dubnote vs audioCue3

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

audioCue3

Features
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audioCue – Backing Tracks player, Timed Lyrics Scroller audioCue is built for solo performers and duos who use backing tracks live. Free to download. The free version gives you full access for 1 hour per day — no feature limits. Built by a working musician, audioCue is designed to feel obvious. Load your track. Add your lyrics. Press play. Core Features • Backing Track Player – Run MP3 or WAV files with rock-solid stability. • Timed, Auto-Scrolling Lyrics – Keep lyrics locked to your song so you never lose your place. • Built-In Drum Sequencer – Create custom drum tracks for practice or performance. • Fast Playlist Builder – Organise full setlists in seconds. • Instant Lyrics Search – Find and import lyrics directly inside the app. • Track Export – Export single or multiple tracks when needed. • Backups – Keep your songs and setlists safe. • Multi-Device Support – Use audioCue across your supported devices. audioCue is made for real gigs. No complicated setup. No learning curve. Just your tracks, your lyrics, and a system that works the way you expect. Whether you’re rehearsing at home or playing live, audioCue keeps everything in one place so you can focus on the performance. Download audioCue and have your first song running in minutes. End User Licence Agreement: https://audiocue.co.uk/legal/EULA

Screenshots

Dubnote4 screens
audioCue34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: audioCue3 at 15.0 against Dubnote's 17.3. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dubnote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and audioCue3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dubnote ships an update every 5 days, audioCue3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dubnote versus audioCue3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDubnoteaudioCue3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVochlea MusicBarry Mitchell

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

audioCue3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dubnote

Subscriptions5
  • Dubnote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Dubnote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Dubnote Premium (monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Dubnote Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Dubnote Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Free$99.99
3 purchases

audioCue3

Subscriptions3
  • monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • 6 monthly subscription$24.996 Months
  • yearly subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dubnote free?
Dubnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is audioCue3 free?
audioCue3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dubnote or audioCue3 have ads?
Neither Dubnote nor audioCue3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dubnote or audioCue3?
Dubnote ships an update every 5 days, and audioCue3 weekly. Most recently, Dubnote was updated on October 19, 2026 and audioCue3 on October 16, 2026.

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