Comparison

Note to Be vs Lyric Hack

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

Head to head
About

Note to Be

This app offers advanced MIDI quantization for iOS musicians. It allows precise control over note selection, octave flexibility, and MIDI CC integration for crafting harmonious compositions and dynamic live performances. Supports microtonal scales and multi-synth setups.

Highlights
  • Customizable note and octave selection
  • MIDI CC to note conversion
  • Multi-synth channel assignment
  • Live performance toggles
  • Microtonal scale support (Scala Library)
  • MPE polyphonic playback
Features
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Take full control of your MIDI experience with Note to Be—the powerful iOS app designed to transform how you interact with your music. Whether you're working with a MIDI keyboard, sequencer, or MIDI CC input, Note to Be ensures your notes are perfectly quantized to the nearest selected note, allowing you to craft precise, harmonious compositions with ease. Key Features: - Customizable Note Selection: Choose individual notes from any octave, or apply your selection across the full -1 to +8 octave range. - Octave Flexibility: Work within the entire octave spectrum, selecting and unselecting notes with a simple tap. - MIDI CC Integration: Use MIDI CC from hardware controllers or apps like ShiftBud to convert control changes into quantized notes. Easily create chord voicings and dynamic live performances. - Multi-Synth Support: Assign different MIDI channels to multiple synths, allowing each to respond to the quantized MIDI output independently. - Live Performance Enhancement: Engage the 'all notes' toggle to instantly apply note selections across all octaves or quickly select notes in a specific key and scale. - Microtonality: Select a microtonal scale from the Scala Library with +5000 microtonal scales, or import your own to the iCloud folder. Play the MPE supported synths polyphonically. With Note to Be, your music becomes a canvas, and every note is a brushstroke. Unlock new creative possibilities and refine your sound with the precision of MIDI quantization, right from your iOS device. Note to Be is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need a MIDI input source and an audio output destination in order to work with Note to Be. The AUv3 plugin requires an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Audiobus etc.

About

Lyric Hack

Features
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LyricHack – Your Ultimate Songwriting Companion Unleash your creativity with LyricHack, the ultimate tool for songwriters and musicians. Whether you're a professional artist or just getting started, LyricHack provides the features you need to craft compelling lyrics for your perfect melodies. Features: Write and Edit Lyrics: Easily write and edit your lyrics with our intuitive text editor. File Management: Organize your songwriting projects by creating, editing, and deleting text files effortlessly. Email Text Files: Share your lyrics and compositions via email directly from the app. Rhyming Dictionary: Find the perfect rhyme with our extensive rhyming dictionary. Dictionary and Thesaurus: Enhance your lyrics with precise words and synonyms using our integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Random Words Generator: Jumpstart your creativity with our random words generator. Syllable Counter: Ensure your lyrics flow perfectly with our syllable counter. Song Structure Guide: Get inspired and organize your song with our comprehensive song structure guide. Why LyricHack? LyricHack is designed by musicians for musicians. We understand the challenges of songwriting, and we've created a tool that helps you overcome them. With intuitive features and a user-friendly interface, LyricHack makes the songwriting process smoother and more enjoyable. Join the LyricHack community today and start creating your next hit song! Download LyricHack now and let your musical journey begin!

Screenshots

Note to Be4 screens
Lyric Hack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lyric Hack at $0.99 against Note to Be's $4.99. Lyric Hack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Note to Be costs $4.99 and Lyric Hack $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Note to Be versus Lyric Hack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote to BeLyric Hack
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayJonathan Pivar

In-app purchases

None

Note to Be

No in-app purchases

None

Lyric Hack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note to Be free?
Note to Be costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyric Hack free?
Lyric Hack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note to Be or Lyric Hack have ads?
Neither Note to Be nor Lyric Hack shows ads.

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