# Spur vs SplitSheet

The clearest difference is monetization model: Spur at free against SplitSheet's freemium. Spur also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SplitSheet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spur against 5.0 for SplitSheet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spur has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Spur ships an update monthly, SplitSheet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spur | SplitSheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spur-lyric-studio/id6754666870/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitsheet-songwriting-studio/id6804043143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terrace Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811365046) | [Daniel Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804043145) |

## What reviewers say

### Spur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spur-lyric-studio/id6754666870)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### SplitSheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitsheet-songwriting-studio/id6804043143)

This app provides a collaborative space for songwriters to organize lyrics, notes, and writer information. It facilitates real-time collaboration, worktape recording, and the management of songwriting splits. Designed for musicians and teams, it streamlines the creative process from initial idea to final song distribution.

**Highlights:** Collaborative lyric writing and editing, Record and save worktapes, Invite co-writers securely, Organize writer and publisher details, Set and confirm songwriting splits, Review song history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplitSheet Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| SplitSheet Publisher | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spur free?

Spur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SplitSheet free?

SplitSheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spur or SplitSheet?

Spur and SplitSheet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Spur or SplitSheet have ads?

Neither Spur nor SplitSheet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spur or SplitSheet?

Spur ships an update monthly, and SplitSheet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spur was updated on October 30, 2026 and SplitSheet on October 31, 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.*