Comparison

Songtake vs Song Builder

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

Head to head
About

Songtake

Record and mix multitrack music demos with video using your phone. Capture ideas quickly, create professional-sounding demos with multicam syncing, and easily share your music. Features AI stem splitting and cloud storage for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Multicam video syncing
  • AI stem splitting
  • Cloud storage for ideas
  • Overdubbing with video
  • Export to DAW
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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Free multitrack recorder built for musicians. Capture song ideas as short videos, record real demos with multiple phones at the same time, and mix them without a DAW. Auto-saved to the cloud so you never lose a take. Two Modes: Ideas & Demos Save Ideas: Capture quick video clips of your musical ideas in small, compressed format to save phone space. Perfect for documenting riffs, melodies, and rehearsal moments. Cloud storage keeps everything synced so you never lose a take. Make Demos: When you're ready to record a real demo, use multiple phones at the same time. One tap starts every phone at once. Each phone adds a new video angle and its own stereo mics near the source, for cleaner and more mixable sound. Everything auto-syncs and saves to the cloud. No DAW or timeline editing required. On a Mac you can record multiple USB cameras at the same time instead, and plug in more mics when you want them. Easy project syncing across devices. Key Features: • Save Notes: Compress videos = 10x more ideas per GB • Free cloud storage: Auto-saved, never lose a take • Private by default: Your videos stay private until ready • Multiple phones at the same time: One tap starts every phone, every angle in sync • Multiple USB cameras at the same time: Record several angles from one Mac • AI stem splitting: Separate vocals, drums and bass to extract stems for remixes or karaoke • Overdub with video: Multitrack over your ideas • Syncs with any DAW: Open AAF on your favorite DAW • Export & share: From rehearsal to social media and music platforms in seconds • Collaborate: Connect with bandmates and like-minded creators Built by musicians who were sick of voice-memo graveyards. Record, play, done. SONGTAKE | 2026 • Terms: https://songtake.com/terms.html

About

Song Builder

Features
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SongBuilder is a focused writing space designed specifically for songwriters. Stop using generic notes apps to write structured songs. SongBuilder gives you a clean, purpose-built framework with dedicated sections for: • Verse 1 • Verse 2 • Verse 3 • Chorus • Bridge Write freely with no character limits. Build complete songs or capture fragments of inspiration in seconds. Key Features • Structured song framework (Verse / Chorus / Bridge) • Unlimited songs • No character limits • Favourites (star your best ideas) • Tags & moods (e.g. R&B, Afrobeat, Sad, Upbeat) • Search functionality • Sort by Created, Updated, Title or Favourites • Clean, distraction-free design • iPhone-optimised experience Whether you’re drafting lyrics, refining hooks, or organising a catalogue of ideas, SongBuilder helps you move from inspiration to finished song with clarity and structure. Simple. Focused. Built for songwriters.

Screenshots

Songtake4 screens
Song Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Song Builder at none against Songtake's 4. Songtake's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Songtake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Song Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Songtake ships an update every 9 days, Song Builder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Songtake versus Song Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongtakeSong Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRidiculous LLCJulian Cambridge

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Songtake

Subscriptions4
  • Studio Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Patron (monthly)14 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • Patron (yearly)14 Days trial$143.991 Year
None

Song Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Songtake free?
Songtake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Song Builder free?
Song Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Songtake or Song Builder have ads?
Neither Songtake nor Song Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Songtake or Song Builder?
Songtake ships an update every 9 days, and Song Builder monthly. Most recently, Songtake was updated on October 19, 2026 and Song Builder on October 18, 2026.

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