Pedal Notes vs Lesson Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pedal Notes
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Pedal Notes helps private music tutors run their teaching business with ease. Log lessons, send professional progress reports to parents and schools, and generate invoices โ all in one clean, simple app. LESSON TRACKING - Log each lesson with notes on what was covered - Track student progress over time - Organize students by school or teaching location PROGRESS REPORTS - Send professional email reports to parents and schools - Summarize multiple lessons into one clear update - Build trust with families through consistent communication INVOICING - Generate invoices based on logged lessons - Customize with your business details - Email directly to parents or schools MUSIC TOOLS - Built-in tuner for quick pitch checks - Metronome for tempo practice - Always available, no extra apps needed Perfect for piano teachers, guitar instructors, violin tutors, voice coaches, and any private music educator who wants to stay organized and look professional. Clean. Easy. Professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lesson Studio
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Lesson Studio is the all-in-one studio management app for private music teachers. Your students practice more when someone's watching โ and now you'll always be watching. PRACTICE LOGGING Students log every session right from their phone โ instrument, duration, and what they worked on. You see every entry in real time, so you walk into every lesson prepared. POINTS & REWARDS Build a custom rewards catalog your students actually care about โ a free lesson, new sheet music, stickers, whatever motivates them. Students earn points for every session they log and redeem them on their own. LESSON SCHEDULES Set recurring lesson times for each student. Everyone always knows when their next lesson is โ no more reminder texts. MESSAGING Send quick messages directly to your students inside the app. Keep all your studio communication in one place. ASSIGNMENTS & ROUTINES Send one-off assignments with links or instructions, or build repeating weekly practice routines your students follow every week. PARENT PORTAL Give parents their own login to follow along. They see practice history and progress โ without having to ask you. Whether you teach piano, guitar, violin, or voice โ Lesson Studio gives your studio the structure it deserves. Free plan included. No credit card required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lesson Studio at none against Pedal Notes's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pedal Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Lesson Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pedal Notes | Lesson Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Brown | Tennison Hubbard |
In-app purchases
Pedal Notes
- Pedal Notes Pro$4.991 Month
Lesson Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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