Comparison

Spur vs Thought Waves

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

Head to head
About

Spur

This music notation and lyric studio helps songwriters, poets, and music enthusiasts capture and refine all their creative ideas. It offers a distraction-free interface for writing lyrics with chords, recording audio demos, and organizing all your song drafts in one place.

Highlights
  • Lyrics and chords annotation
  • Integrated audio recording
  • Distraction-free workspace
  • Consolidated song organization
  • Complete song book environment
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The Ultimate Lyric Studio. Spur is the essential music notation and songwriting app built to consolidate your entire creative process into one clean, distraction-free interface. Whether you're into songwriting, poetry, or music writing, Spur is your go-to app for capturing every lyric idea, melody idea, song draft, or demo. Try Spur free, then unlock everything with a subscription. Key Features for Songwriters Lyrics, Tabs & Chords in One: Easily annotate your writing with chords and tabs directly above the text. Perfect for creating professional-looking notation and lyric drafts — no more switching between apps. Integrated Voice Recording: Record song demos and voice memos directly within your lyric file. Attach vocal takes, melody ideas, or guitar riffs to your song drafts instantly. Idea Capture: Spur is designed to help you chase rhymes, capture ideas the moment they strike, and refine your songs and lyrics without distraction. Clean Interface: A distraction-free workspace that gets out of the way so you can focus on your craft. Organization: Consolidate all your recordings, song drafts, and lyrics into a single file. Never lose an idea again. AI-Powered Writing (Coming Soon): Intelligent songwriting assistance is on the way — built right into the Spur workflow. Spur is more than just an app for writing lyrics. It's a complete songbook environment designed to help you capture, refine, and organize your musical and poetic output. Start your free trial today! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thought Waves

Features
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Thought Waves is an AI-powered music creation and discovery app designed to match your mood. Whether you want to generate original music with AI or discover songs that fit how you feel, Thought Waves delivers a personalized listening experience. Simply choose your mood and describe what you want. Thought Waves uses advanced AI to create unique music tailored to your preferences. You can also explore mood-based recommendations from Spotify and YouTube, making it easy to switch between AI-generated music and your favorite streaming platforms. **Key Features** • Generate original music from simple text prompts using AI. • Select your mood to personalize both music generation and recommendations. • Create instrumental or vocal tracks. • Discover music that matches your mood from Spotify and YouTube. • Enjoy AI-powered DJ transitions that create smooth connections between tracks. • Search for songs, artists, and AI-generated music. • Save your favorite tracks for quick access. • Enjoy a seamless and intuitive music listening experience. Thought Waves combines cutting-edge AI with the world's leading music platforms to create a unique experience where every playlist, recommendation, and AI-generated track is inspired by your mood. Whether you're relaxing, working out, studying, celebrating, or simply looking for something new to listen to, Thought Waves helps you discover and create the perfect soundtrack for every moment. Download Thought Waves today and experience music that truly matches your mood. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spur4 screens
Thought Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thought Waves at none against Spur's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Spur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Thought Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spur versus Thought Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpurThought Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTerrace Software LLCThought Waves LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spur

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Thought Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spur free?
Spur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thought Waves free?
Thought Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spur or Thought Waves have ads?
Neither Spur nor Thought Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spur or Thought Waves?
Spur ships an update monthly, and Thought Waves monthly. Most recently, Spur was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thought Waves on October 31, 2026.

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