Comparison

HushGrid vs Notely

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

Head to head
About

HushGrid

Features
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HushGrid HushGrid is a simple, tactile loop instrument for building calm soundscapes. Tap a pad to record. Tap again to let it drift. Layer textures. Adjust volume. Let loops evolve independently. There is no timeline. No grid. No pressure to be precise. Just sound. Perfect for: β€’ Ambient exploration β€’ Background textures β€’ Focus sessions β€’ Slow musical sketches β€’ Children and adults alike Features β€’ Multiple independent looping pads β€’ Built-in mix recording β€’ Rename and share sessions β€’ Minimal interface β€’ No ads. No tracking. No accounts. HushGrid is not a DAW. It’s a small playground for quiet moments.

About

Notely

Compose, edit, and share beautiful sheet music with an intuitive touch-first editor. Create professional scores for various instruments, export them in multiple formats, and organize your projects with ease. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch-first music notation editor
  • Realistic playback with adjustable tempo
  • Export to PDF, MIDI, WAV, MP3, PNG, SVG
  • Support for multiple clefs and instruments
  • Add lyrics, chords, and annotations
  • Organize projects with folders
  • Apple Pencil support for iPad
Features
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Compose, edit, and share beautiful sheet music with Notely - Sheet Music Composer. Whether you're a beginner learning music theory or a professional composer creating orchestral arrangements, this powerful music notation app provides everything you need to turn musical ideas into polished scores. Create music with an intuitive touch-first editor, realistic playback, and professional engraving tools. Write for piano, guitar, choir, orchestra, band, or any custom ensemble, then export your compositions as high-quality PDFs, MIDI, or audio files. Features β€’ Create unlimited music scores with Premium β€’ Professional music notation editor β€’ Multiple score templates for piano, orchestra, choir, guitar, and more β€’ Support for treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs β€’ Add notes, rests, chords, tuplets, slurs, ties, articulations, and dynamics β€’ Insert lyrics, chord symbols, tempo markings, and text annotations β€’ Realistic playback with adjustable tempo and metronome β€’ Mixer with instrument volume, solo, and mute controls β€’ Import MusicXML and MIDI files β€’ Export to PDF, MIDI, WAV, MP3, PNG, and SVG β€’ Print beautiful sheet music with AirPrint support β€’ Organize projects with folders and favorites β€’ Automatic score layout and professional engraving β€’ Apple Pencil support for iPad β€’ iCloud synchronization across your Apple devices β€’ Dark Mode and Light Mode support Perfect For β€’ Songwriters β€’ Music composers β€’ Piano players β€’ Guitarists β€’ Music students β€’ Music teachers β€’ Choir directors β€’ Orchestra arrangers β€’ Band directors β€’ Film and game composers From simple melodies to full orchestral scores, Notely - Sheet Music Composer helps you capture inspiration anytime, refine every detail, and share your music with confidence. Download today and start composing wherever inspiration strikes. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

HushGrid4 screens
Notely3 screens

Verdict

The call

HushGrid and Notely are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HushGrid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Notely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HushGrid versus Notely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHushGridNotely
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem UshanNguyen Nam Giang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HushGrid

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
3 purchases

Notely

Subscriptions2
  • Notely Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Notely Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Notely Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is HushGrid free?
HushGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notely free?
Notely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HushGrid or Notely have ads?
Neither HushGrid nor Notely shows ads.

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