# Hum vs Lyric Notepad

The clearest difference is price: Lyric Notepad at Free against Hum's $2.99. Lyric Notepad also leads on ratings volume (622 vs 44). Hum's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Lyric Notepad is free to download; Hum costs $2.99 up front. Lyric Notepad sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Hum asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Hum against 3.6 for Lyric Notepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyric Notepad has 622 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Hum's written reviews are positive against 44% of Lyric Notepad's.

Hum ships an update every 2 months, Lyric Notepad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hum | Lyric Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hum/id796154884/reviews)** | [3.6 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just Hum](https://appshunter.io/developer/796154887) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Hum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hum/id796154884)

Capture and organize all your songwriting ideas in one place. This app combines lyric writing, note-taking, and audio recording. Keep your creative output sorted by various tags and backed up to Dropbox.

**Highlights:** Lyric writing, Note-taking, Audio recording, Tagging and sorting, Dropbox backup and sync, Built-in tuner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lyric Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-notepad-song-writing/id1435329761)

This app is a comprehensive tool for songwriters, poets, and rappers. It offers features like rhyme matching, syllable counting, and a built-in recorder to help you craft lyrics and melodies. Organize your ideas in a distraction-free workspace and refine your work with vocabulary tools.

**Highlights:** Built-in recorder, Rhyme matching with color codes, Syllable counter, Measure Mode for timing, Word lookup for vocabulary, Metronome, Organized song writing notebook

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lyric Pro User | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with lyric writing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like rhyme finder and syllable counter
- 🚀 Versatile for songwriting, poetry, and rap
- 👍 Organized writing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes when opening files
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening saved files
- Inability to access previously written content

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved export/backup functionality
- Better support and communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hum free?

Hum costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lyric Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hum or Lyric Notepad?

Hum is rated higher. Hum averages 3.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Lyric Notepad averages 3.6 from 622 ratings.

### Do Hum or Lyric Notepad have ads?

Lyric Notepad shows ads; Hum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hum or Lyric Notepad?

Hum ships an update every 2 months, and Lyric Notepad every 7 months. Most recently, Hum was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lyric Notepad on October 25, 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.*