Realbook Master vs Band Session Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Realbook Master
This music app allows live performers to instantly transpose sheet music to any key. It supports various instruments and includes features for managing setlists and customizing the display. Ideal for musicians needing quick key changes on stage or in rehearsal.
- Transpose chords and melodies to all 12 keys
- Download sheet music from forum
- Lyrics On/Off
- Select transposing instruments (bass clef)
- Create and share setlists
- Export transposed sheet music as PDF
- MusicXML file support
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The sheet music app that understands real live musicians. Swipe up or down to change keys on the fly - because the show MUST GO ON! Built for any musicians who perform live. Whether you're on stage, in rehearsal, or playing at church, Realbook Master gives you the instant freedom. Features : 1) Transpose chords and melodies to all 12 keys by swiping the sheet music or using +/- buttons in the top toolbar 2) Download sheet music from the forum 3) Lyrics On/Off 4) Select transposing instruments (bass clef support) 5) Create and share setlists 6) Export transposed sheet music as PDF 7) MusicXML file support 8) Supports various themes, music fonts, and background modes Perfect for: - Jazz musicians who need quick key changes - Wind players tired of transposing manually - Church musicians managing large song libraries - Bassists who need proper clef and range - Any performer who values speed and flexibility on stage
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Band Session Note at 5.0 against Realbook Master's 1.0. Band Session Note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Realbook Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Realbook Master costs $9.99 and Band Session Note $9.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Realbook Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Band Session Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Realbook Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Band Session Note's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Realbook Master | Band Session Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sanghyun Park | sung ju KIM |
Customer experience
Realbook Master
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In-app purchases
Realbook Master
No in-app purchases
Band Session Note
- 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
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