Comparison

Notes.fm vs Boomkit U

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

Head to head
About

Notes.fm

This app helps musicians track and collect all their music royalties in one place. It identifies missing registrations and unclaimed money across over 50 platforms, simplifying royalty collection for artists, songwriters, and managers.

Highlights
  • Collect all royalties in one place
  • Identify missing registrations and unclaimed shares
  • Estimate unclaimed royalties
  • Verify songwriter, performer, and producer credits
  • Track catalog health across 50+ platforms
  • Share credit and registration data
Features
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NOTES Notes is the easiest way to understand and collect all of your music royalties in one place. Every musician deserves all of their royalties. But more than $1 billion goes unclaimed every year, and 50+ platforms each require individual collection. Royalty registrations are fragmented and manual — Notes makes sure you aren't missing money. Collect all of your royalties for your entire catalog. Review your registrations across The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), SoundExchange, and more, and see exactly where royalties are going unclaimed. WHAT NOTES DOES - All your songs in one place — import your existing catalog by artist, playlist, release, or song - Review your catalog for registration issues, including missing registrations, unclaimed shares, and unmatched recordings - See clear, data-backed estimates of unclaimed royalties, built on real stream counts and current mechanical rates - Verify songwriter, performer, and producer credits for the songs in your catalog - Look up the identifiers behind your songs — International Standard Recording Codes (ISRCs), International Standard Musical Work Codes (ISWCs), and Interested Party Information (IPI) numbers - Review recording and songwriting splits alongside the registrations they affect - Track catalog health across 50+ royalty platforms - Share song credits and registration data with your team using the native iOS share sheet WHO IT'S FOR - Musicians tracking their own royalties - Songwriters verifying registrations across PROs and the MLC - Managers reviewing catalog health for the musicians they administer - Labels and publishers monitoring registrations and splits - Anyone who wants to understand the credits behind a song BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Notes keeps you connected to your catalog wherever you are. Pull to refresh your review, pick up where you left off with a persistent session, and share anything straight from the app. If you lose connectivity, Notes lets you know and reloads automatically when you're back online. Start with a free account at notes.fm. MUSICIAN SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Musician in the app for your earnings on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center, plus notifications when royalties arrive, a statement is ready, or a payment reaches you. Musician is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly to your Apple Account, and renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://notes.fm/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://notes.fm/legal/privacy

About

Boomkit U

Distribute music globally to over 150 platforms, track royalties, and promote releases. Features AI tools for lyrics and release checklists, plus analytics to grow your audience and earnings.

Highlights
  • Global music distribution to 150+ platforms
  • Transparent royalty reporting and analytics
  • Music promotion services (playlist pitching, social media)
  • AI Distro Checklist and AI Lyrics Studio
  • Unlimited BoomLinks
  • YouTube Content ID application
  • Automatic royalty splitting
Features
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Everything You Need to Build a Successful Music Career Distribute your music worldwide, track your royalties, promote your releases, and manage your career. All from one app. Whether you're releasing your first single or managing an established catalogue, Boomkit gives you the tools you need to reach more listeners, grow your audience, and maximise your earnings. GLOBAL MUSIC DISTRIBUTION Release your music to Apple Music, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Audiomack, Instagram, and over 150 streaming platforms worldwide. Schedule releases, split royalties with your collaborators, and get your music in front of fans across the globe. ROYALTIES & ANALYTICS Stay in control of your music business with transparent royalty reporting and powerful performance analytics. • Track your earnings and streaming performance • Monitor playlist placements and audience growth • Access detailed royalty reports • Withdraw your earnings directly to your local bank account. MUSIC PROMOTION Reach more listeners with professional music marketing services. Choose from a range of promotion services, including playlist pitching, social media campaigns, radio promotion, and more. Track the progress of every campaign directly in the app with detailed reports. CREATOR TOOLS Work smarter with tools designed to help you create, release, and promote your music. • Create unlimited BoomLinks to share your music with one smart link • Prepare every release with AI Distro Checklist • Write and refine your songs with AI Lyrics Studio • Apply for YouTube Content ID and earn from eligible user-generated content featuring your music WHY YOU WILL LOVE BOOMKIT • Release your music to 150+ streaming platforms worldwide • Keep 100% of your earnings and ownership rights • Split royalties automatically with your collaborators • Get paid monthly • No long-term contracts • Fast-track your releases when you need them live fast • Get priority support when you need help • Access professional marketing services • Track your music's performance with detailed analytics • Manage your entire music career from one platform Start your journey today. Create your artist account, upload your music, and start reaching listeners around the world. Need help? Contact us at [support@boomkit.me](mailto:support@boomkit.me) or visit the Help Center in the app. Terms of Use: https://boomkit.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://boomkit.me/policy

Screenshots

Notes.fm1 screens
Boomkit U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Notes.fm at free against Boomkit U's free with in-app purchases. Boomkit U's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Notes.fm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Boomkit U sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes.fm ships an update weekly, Boomkit U every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes.fm versus Boomkit U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes.fmBoomkit U
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNotes Frequencies, Inc.Alphaminds Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notes.fm

Subscriptions2
  • Musician$4.991 Month
  • Musician (Yearly)$49.991 Year
15 purchases

Boomkit U

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Plan$14.991 Year
  • 5 Artists Label Plan$69.991 Year
  • 10 Artists Label Plan$99.991 Year
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  • 50 Artists Label Plan$299.991 Year
  • 100 Artists Label Plan$399.991 Year
  • Unlimited Artists Label Plan$499.991 Year
One-time9
  • Deliver to future stores$0.99
  • Custom Label Name$0.99
  • Pre-Save Campaign$1.99
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  • Release Takedown$1.99
  • Activate Express Delivery$2.49
  • Credits - Starter$2.49
  • Credits - Creator$9.99
  • Credits - Studio$19.99
  • Credits - Max$39.99

Questions

Is Notes.fm free?
Notes.fm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boomkit U free?
Boomkit U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes.fm or Boomkit U have ads?
Neither Notes.fm nor Boomkit U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes.fm or Boomkit U?
Notes.fm ships an update weekly, and Boomkit U every 9 days. Most recently, Notes.fm was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boomkit U on October 25, 2026.

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