# Band Session Note vs TempoScope

The clearest difference is price: TempoScope at Free against Band Session Note's $6.99. Band Session Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TempoScope is free to download; Band Session Note costs $6.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TempoScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Band Session Note | TempoScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sung ju KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333993) | [HYO SEOP LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790621758) |

## What reviewers say

### Band Session Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991)

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

**Highlights:** Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil, Drum notation with standard lines, Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo), Solfège stickers for kids, Create and manage setlists, Customizable song sections, Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 드럼팩 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 음악놀이 | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


### TempoScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temposcope/id6808620681)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TempoScope Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Band Session Note free?

Band Session Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TempoScope free?

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

### Do Band Session Note or TempoScope have ads?

Neither Band Session Note nor TempoScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Band Session Note or TempoScope?

Band Session Note ships an update every 6 days, and TempoScope every 6 days. Most recently, Band Session Note was updated on October 15, 2026 and TempoScope on October 3, 2026.

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