Suonote
Suonote: A broad, free iOS songwriting workspace for turning ideas into structured demos. Ranked #9 of 30 in Songwriting Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free iOS composition and arranging.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree iOS composition and arranging
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Melody toolsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes recording, editing, sketches and exports
- Section-based songs combine chords, lyrics, melody and rhythm
- Offline operation with optional private iCloud sync
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to iOS devices
- Instrument production is focused on basic sketches
- Advanced production work may require exported project files
Our verdict on Suonote
Suonote is a songwriting app for iPhone and iPad workflows, designed for songwriters, producers, topliners, indie artists, bands, co-writers and music students. It brings idea capture, section-based composition, chord timelines, contextual lyrics, recording and basic instrument sketches into one mobile workspace. A song library with statuses, tags and search helps organize work, while voice, guitar and melody recording support quick demos. The Free plan includes song idea capture, lyrics and chord editing, audio recording, studio sketches, and MIDI and chord-chart export.
Its strongest angle is the depth of its composition toolkit for a free mobile product. Verses, choruses and bridges can be arranged as sections, with chord grids and timelines alongside lyrics. Piano-roll and drum-step editors add melodic and rhythmic construction, while volume, pan and effects controls provide basic mixing options. MIDI, chord-chart, project-file, PDF-ready and text-report exports support collaboration or later DAW production. Offline operation and optional private iCloud sync fit songwriting sessions that need to continue away from a desktop connection.
Suonote is a good choice for iOS users who want one place to capture ideas, shape complete song sections and prepare material for later production. Apple Shortcuts and Apple App Intents add platform fit for supported automation workflows. The main boundary is its mobile-only coverage: the documented workflow centers on iPhone and iPad rather than a broader desktop or cross-platform setup. Its production tools are suited to developing song ideas and creating basic instrument sketches, so users seeking a full desktop production environment should look elsewhere or plan to export into another tool.
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Suonote fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Lyric tools | Yes |
| Chord tools | Yes |
| Melody tools | Yes |
| Demo recording | Yes |
| Collaboration | Yes |
| Platform support | Mobile |
| Song library limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: iCloud, Apple Shortcuts, Apple App Intents |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | suonote.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Suonote integrations
Suonote lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- iCloud
- Apple Shortcuts
- Apple App Intents
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- SongcraftA focused songwriting workspace with strong collaboration and a five-song free tier.9.2
- HookpadA complete web songwriting workspace with free basics and deeper paid tiers.9.1
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