Comparison

Adonia Schule vs Band Session Note

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

Head to head
About

Adonia Schule

Features
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Hören Sie Lernlieder, Songs für den Musikunterricht (u.a. Welthits, Themenlieder, Volkslieder, Rituallieder), aber auch Schul- und Weihnachtsmusicals aus dem Adonia-Verlag an. Mit dieser App greifen Sie sowohl auf einzelne Inhalte Ihres Kundenkontos zu, als auch auf alle Schulproduktionen im Streaming-Abo. Sie können Playlists erstellen und die Alben auch offline anhören. Ihr Kundenkonto ist plattformübergreifend gültig, d.h. Sie können die Produkte sowohl in der App als auch im Browser anhören.

About

Band Session Note

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

Highlights
  • Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil
  • Drum notation with standard lines
  • Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo)
  • Solfège stickers for kids
  • Create and manage setlists
  • Customizable song sections
  • Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF
Features
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Create, edit, organize and perform, all in one place. Band Session Note is a sheet music app made by a working saxophonist for band musicians. Write a chart in minutes, fix only the parts you need, and take it straight to rehearsal and the stage. CREATE & EDIT YOUR MUSIC - Write scores with Apple Pencil, your finger or any stylus - Start from a song form or one of 13 ensemble setups - Add chords in seconds with Quick Chords above each bar - Open PDF and photo scores, then mark up and edit them - Select any area and erase, copy or move only that part - Transpose for C, Bb and Eb instruments - Chord voicings and piano chord charts - Play your score back, or write with a MIDI keyboard READY FOR THE STAGE - Performance mode with half-page turns and auto-scroll - Setlists to line up every song of the night - Built-in metronome, tuner and countdown MORE TOOLS FOR MUSICIANS - Rhythm Tap: tap a groove and it becomes drum notation - Lyrics mode and lyric sheets - Export to PDF or image and share with your band OPTIONAL PACKS (in-app purchase) - Pro Pack: play the on-screen keyboard into notation, with auto dynamics and articulations - Drum Pack: drum kit with recording and overdub - String Pack: technique marks for guitar, bass and ukulele - Kids Music Play Pack: solfege stickers and praise stamps Works on iPad and iPhone. Your scores stay on your device unless you share them. One-time purchase, no subscription.

Screenshots

Adonia Schule2 screens
Band Session Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Adonia Schule at Free against Band Session Note's $9.99. Adonia Schule also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Band Session Note's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Adonia Schule is free to download; Band Session Note costs $9.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Adonia Schule asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adonia Schule ships an update every 2 months, Band Session Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Adonia Schule versus Band Session Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdonia SchuleBand Session Note
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdonia Verlag GmbH (CH)sung ju KIM

In-app purchases

None

Adonia Schule

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Band Session Note

One-time5
  • 드럼팩$0.99
  • 음악놀이$0.99
  • String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke)$0.99
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  • Pro Pack$4.99
  • All-in-One Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Adonia Schule free?
Adonia Schule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Band Session Note free?
Band Session Note costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Adonia Schule or Band Session Note have ads?
Neither Adonia Schule nor Band Session Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adonia Schule or Band Session Note?
Adonia Schule ships an update every 2 months, and Band Session Note weekly. Most recently, Adonia Schule was updated on November 8, 2026 and Band Session Note on November 11, 2026.

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