Apps Like StaffPad for iPhone and iPad
Write, edit, and play music notation
Compose music with Apple Pencil, converting handwritten notation into typeset scores. Edit, play back, print, and share scores. Record or import audio and edit it with Apple Pencil.
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Group the Loop
Jack Marshall
Record loops and layer sounds
Record and audio for voice or instruments. Create song sections like verse, bridge, and chorus. Switch between sections in real time. Import audio files and use drag-and-drop. Apply effects and overdub tracks. Supports iPad and iPhone.
Stylus Labs Write Pro
Matthew White
Edit handwritten notes and sketches digitally
Edit and navigate handwritten documents with vector drawing tools. Organize files using Apple's document browser. Sync with iCloud and other cloud services. Save in open SVG format for compatibility with other vector graphics software.
Hooktheory II
Hooktheory LLC
Learn chords, write songs, and unlock music
Learn music theory with lessons on seventh chords, embellishments, and secondary chords. Explore minor harmony, modes, and modal mixture. Access tactics used by artists like The Beatles and Michael Jackson.
Piano Dash
Joseph Malam
Play notes and read sheet music
Learn notation by identifying notes and timing jumps. Play as one of six pianists. View sheet music and recognize notes. Track progress and practice sight-reading exercises.
Nice journal - diary journal
风云 余
Record goals, dreams, and daily moments
Create private journals with customizable backgrounds and stickers. Add text with various fonts. Set passwords for security. Edit entries using Apple Pencil on iPad. Organize notes and goals in a structured format.
Dawnbeat
Luis Rivas
Create beats with touch and swipe
Create and record musical patterns by tapping and swiping multi-touch pads. Record continuously without setting a tempo. Drag and adjust pads for customization. Play and refine patterns without stopping. Sync with audio units and standalone devices.
Feyn - Flashcards
Joaquin Alori
Study with and spaced repetition
Study with using spaced-repetition and Apple Pencil. Create and annotate notes directly in apps. Export for mobile review. Track progress and manage study sessions. Sync notes across devices.
John Cominio RPN Calculator
John Cominio
Calculate using RPN notation and scientific functions
Scientific with reverse polish notation. Perform square root, reciprocal, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, and logarithms. Switch between degrees, radians, and gradians. Calculate factorials, exponents, and nth roots.
Simple Songwriter
Christian Inkster
Create music with chords easily.
The app provides an environment for musicians to generate song ideas. Users can record their ideas for later practice and examine chord progressions.
Note Trainer
Nix Studios
Practice music notes with Treble and Bass
Practice music reading with by selecting Treble or Bass clefs and choosing exercises with 10 to infinite notes. Identify notes, improve sight-reading, and track progress through interactive challenges.
Scratchpad: Virtual Whiteboard
Dito Technologies LLC
Sketch notes and track changes in real
Create digital whiteboards for note-taking. Add and remove notes freely. Maintain a full history of all entries. Collaborate in real-time with others. Export boards as images or PDFs. Organize boards into folders.
Note Names & Pitches
Patrick Kelly
Hear pitches for written notes easily.
The app allows users to hear pitches for written notes or piano keys. It supports intervals and chords up to 5 notes on iPhone and 12 notes on iPad, with key signature support for easier pitch finding.
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