Comparison

Lesson Notes vs Simple Lesson Manager

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

Head to head
About

Lesson Notes

Features
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[LessonNotes β€” Your Smart Music Lesson Partner] LessonNotes connects music teachers and students in a single, powerful platform. Say goodbye to scattered schedules and missed assignments. Organize your lessons, track your progress, and connect with a community of passionate musicians. Lesson Schedule & Calendar View all your lessons at a glance with monthly and weekly calendar views. Regular lessons, makeup sessions, and recital schedules β€” all in one place. Homework & Assignment Tracking Teachers can assign tasks directly in the app; students get instant notifications. Track scales, song practice, ear training, and more β€” never miss an assignment. Real-Time Video Lessons Distance is no barrier. Connect with your teacher for high-quality video lessons and follow along with sheet music in real time, no matter where you are. Personal Repertoire Keep a record of every song you've practiced and mastered. Log key signature, difficulty level, and time signature to build your personal music portfolio. Discover Lessons Near You Browse a map of nearby music academies and private teachers. Compare reviews, pricing, and lesson availability to find your perfect match. Chat & Community Message your teacher directly β€” share files, voice messages, and recordings. Join the community to share practice videos, concert news, and connect with fellow musicians. Growth Badges & Milestones Every practice session brings you closer to your next achievement. Earn badges for '7-Day Streak', '100 Hours Practice', 'First Lesson Complete', and more. Start your musical journey with LessonNotes today.

About

Simple Lesson Manager

Features
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Simple Lesson Manager is a simple tool for instructors to track and manage lessons for their students. Easily add students with contact details, assign lesson hours, and reduce hours after each session. View all students and their assigned lessons in one place, helping you stay organized and focused on each student’s progress. Perfect for trainers looking for an easy way to manage lesson schedules and track teaching hours per student.

Screenshots

Lesson Notes4 screens
Simple Lesson Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Lesson Manager at every 3 weeks against Lesson Notes's every 6 weeks. Simple Lesson Manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lesson Notes ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Lesson Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lesson Notes versus Simple Lesson Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLesson NotesSimple Lesson Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Baton co., LtdMustafa Bulut

In-app purchases

None

Lesson Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Lesson Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lesson Notes free?
Lesson Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Lesson Manager free?
Simple Lesson Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lesson Notes or Simple Lesson Manager have ads?
Neither Lesson Notes nor Simple Lesson Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lesson Notes or Simple Lesson Manager?
Lesson Notes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Lesson Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lesson Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple Lesson Manager on October 25, 2026.

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