MasterWriter review
A focused lyric workspace with deep rhyme research, versioning, and audio capture.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MasterWriter is web-based songwriting software for songwriters who want lyric research and song organization in one workspace. Its reference tools cover perfect, close, and wide rhymes; searchable phrases and word combinations; word families; speech types; figures of speech; synonyms; and descriptive language. Filters for rhyme, syllables, parts of speech, usage, and intensity help narrow searches. The software also supports song organization, multiple lyric versions, side-by-side comparison, audio capture, and song or audio export. It is available across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with internet access required.
Pricing is subscription-based, with no free plan. The Monthly plan costs $9.95 per month and includes free updates, free upgrades, and free support. The 1 Year plan costs $99.95 per year, while the 2 Years plan costs $149.95 per two years; both include the same updates, upgrades, and support benefits. A 90-day trial and a 90-day money-back guarantee give prospective subscribers time to assess the lyric workflow before committing. The published plan structure is straightforward, with longer terms reducing the frequency of payment rather than adding different feature tiers.
MasterWriter’s strongest fit is a lyric-first process that benefits from layered language references, search filters, version control, and lightweight recording. Automatic saving approximately every 20 seconds adds continuity while developing lyrics. It is less suitable for songwriters seeking an all-in-one composition environment with chord tools, or for anyone expecting a dedicated mobile application. Mobile use is through a browser, and the vendor describes a dedicated app as still in development. Choose MasterWriter for professional lyric and rhyme research; consider another tool if chord creation is central to the workflow.
MasterWriter pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Extensive rhyme, phrase, synonym, and word-family reference tools
- Filters refine searches by syllables, usage, intensity, and parts of speech
- Multiple versions, side-by-side comparison, audio capture, and export
- Where it doesn't
- No chord tools are included
- Internet access is required
- Mobile access is browser-based while a dedicated app is in development
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