# NotateMe vs Studio Pro Remote

The clearest difference is price: Studio Pro Remote at Free against NotateMe's $39.99. Studio Pro Remote also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NotateMe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Studio Pro Remote is free to download; NotateMe costs $39.99 up front. NotateMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studio Pro Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studio Pro Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 81 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of NotateMe's written reviews are positive against 40% of Studio Pro Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NotateMe ships an update every 2 weeks, Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotateMe | Studio Pro Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme/id699470139/reviews) | **[3.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pro-remote/id988444520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | **44.5% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neuratron Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/699470142) | [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) |

## What reviewers say

### NotateMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notateme/id699470139)

Compose and edit music notation using handwritten input. This app recognizes a wide range of musical symbols, allowing for creation of scores for various ensembles. Export your work in multiple formats or share it via email.

**Highlights:** Handwritten music recognition, Compose for solo instruments and ensembles, Edit and playback scores, Export as PDF, MusicXML, MIDI, Import MusicXML files, Dropbox synchronization, PhotoScore Add-In for printed music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NotateMe PhotoScore IAP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent handwriting recognition
- 🎼 Convenient for jotting down musical ideas
- 💾 Good integration with Dropbox and other apps
- 🎹 Useful for piano teachers and students
- 🎨 Creative tool for composers and arrangers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and not very intuitive
- 🖋️ Struggles with complex notation and articulations
- 🔍 Inaccurate recognition of accidentals and ledger lines
- 💰 Expensive for the current feature set

**Reported bugs**

- Photoscore feature crashes frequently
- Notes and rests sometimes get misplaced or lost
- Inconsistent recognition of handwritten input

**Requested features**

- Ability to import and export MusicXML files
- More customization options for layout and formatting
- Support for additional articulations and notation symbols
- Improved palm rejection and stylus compatibility
- Transposition and chord symbol features


### Studio Pro Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pro-remote/id988444520)

This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.

**Highlights:** Remote control of transport and mix console, Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros, Control plug-in parameters, Fast session navigation, Control multiple Cue Mixes, Access record modes and metronome settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for remote recording
- 👍 Great for controlling Studio One
- 👍 Improves workflow
- 👍 Customizable buttons
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer Studio One versions
- 🐛 Not working after updates
- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🐛 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect
- App not compatible with Studio One versions
- App freezes
- App crashes
- Macros do not save

**Requested features**

- Add iPhone version
- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Add USB connection option
- Improve UI/UX
- Control all plugins (not just native)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotateMe free?

NotateMe costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Studio Pro Remote free?

Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NotateMe or Studio Pro Remote?

Studio Pro Remote is rated higher. NotateMe averages 2.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 from 81 ratings.

### Do NotateMe or Studio Pro Remote have ads?

Neither NotateMe nor Studio Pro Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotateMe or Studio Pro Remote?

NotateMe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. Most recently, NotateMe was updated on September 9, 2026 and Studio Pro Remote on September 29, 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.*