# Realbook Master vs Band Session Note

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 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Realbook Master costs $9.99 and Band Session Note $9.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 4 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 — 1 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.

Realbook Master ships an update weekly, Band Session Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Realbook Master | Band Session Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realbook-master/id6754005659/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanghyun Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846257439) | [sung ju KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333993) |

## What reviewers say

### Realbook Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realbook-master/id6754005659)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Band Session Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 드럼팩 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 음악놀이 | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Realbook Master free?

Realbook Master costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Band Session Note free?

Band Session Note costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Realbook Master or Band Session Note?

Band Session Note is rated higher. Realbook Master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Band Session Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Realbook Master or Band Session Note have ads?

Neither Realbook Master nor Band Session Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Realbook Master or Band Session Note?

Realbook Master ships an update weekly, and Band Session Note every 6 days. Most recently, Realbook Master was updated on October 7, 2026 and Band Session Note on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*