Free vs Full Version
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Every adventure, side by side. Free includes complete adventures, Pocket Producer, and all your progress tools. Full Version opens all 27 adventures.
Every adventure
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Included Starter, Lite, or limited Full Version only
| Adventure or feature | Free | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Ideas6 adventures · 1 free | ||
| Warm-up AdventureA short prompt to start writing. | Included | Included |
| Warm-up DeluxeMore ways to begin a writing session. | Not included | Included |
| Material Mining AdventureGather details, feelings, and fragments from a scene. | Not included | Included |
| Sensory AdventureNotice the details of a real, remembered, or imagined scene. | Not included | Included |
| Association AdventureFollow a word through associations and unexpected pairings. | Not included | Included |
| Metaphor ColliderBring two ideas together and save promising connections. | Not included | Included |
| Build the Song8 adventures · Free starter | ||
| Title CompassTry titles and consider what each one suggests about the song. | Not included | Included |
| Verse EngineTry a framework for how a verse develops. What / Because / Therefore is included free. | Starter path | All frameworks |
| Chorus ForgeDevelop a hook and draft a chorus around it. | Not included | Included |
| Second Verse RescueDevelop verse two through added detail, perspective, or deeper feeling. | Not included | Included |
| Architect AdventurePlan the role and order of your song’s sections. | Not included | Included |
| Draft BuilderBring ideas into working sections, then assemble a draft. | Not included | Included |
| Prosody LockSay or sing one lyric line and compare its wording, stress, and rhythm. | Not included | Included |
| Proven ProgressionsWrite verse and chorus ideas over a supplied chord loop. | Not included | Included |
| Chords & Melody4 adventures · Free starter | ||
| Treasure MapBuild and listen to chord maps for the sections of your song. | Lite | Full map, saving, PDF & MIDI |
| Melody MasterSing a melody and have it transcribed, with harmony created to fit it. | Not included | Included |
| Topline SketchPlace melody notes on a grid and hear them against harmony. | Not included | Included |
| Melody Shape LabPlan a melody’s rise and fall, develop a motif, and try it with a lyric. | Not included | Included |
| Fix & Polish4 adventures · 2 free | ||
| Song DoctorChoose something to work on, then try a revision. | Included | Included |
| One Line BetterTry alternatives to one line. You can keep the original. | Included | Included |
| Focus RoomWrite with a temporary constraint to explore a different approach. | Not included | Included |
| Rewrite RoomRework existing lyrics with a revision prompt. | Not included | Included |
| Story3 adventures · Full Version | ||
| Hidden Story AdventureExplore the perspective and details inside a supplied story. | Not included | Included |
| Echo AdventureUse the feelings in a story to start your own lyric ideas. | Not included | Included |
| Relationship Story AdventureExplore characters, relationships, and what happens between them. | Not included | Included |
| Commercial2 adventures · Full Version | ||
| Pop Song StudioWork on a hook, song sections, and melody in a full session or a shorter module. | Not included | Included |
| Brief RoomWork from an original practice brief or paste your own. Solo and group routes are available. | Not included | Included |
| Guidance & planning3 of 3 in Free | ||
| Pocket ProducerRecommends an adventure from what you have and how much time you have. | Included | Included |
| Session RecapA summary of each completed adventure with next steps and captured ideas. | Included | Included |
| Writing PlansCurated daily plans, from a seven-day week to an album in 30 days. | Free substitute days | Complete plans |
| Progress & habit5 of 5 in Free | ||
| Levels & experienceEarn experience for every session and level up as you write. | Included | Included |
| Streaks & writing statsStreaks, writing time, completions, and story travels. | Included | Included |
| Compasses & atmospheresNew designs unlock through practice. | Included | Included |
| Daily ChallengeA fresh prompt each day. | Included | Included |
| Shared Writer’s ChallengesSend a code so another writer opens the same prompt. | 2 per week | Unlimited |
| Saving & export2 of 5 in Free | ||
| Songbook & Idea PadOrganize captured writing and loose ideas on this device. | Included | Included |
| Title BankCapture titles, concepts, lyric lines, and ideas from sessions. | Included | Included |
| Full Treasure Map savingKeep complete chord maps for the whole song. | Not included | Included |
| Session PDF & Treasure Map MIDI exportTake your work into a DAW, a co-write, or print. | Not included | Included |
| Sync across devicesKeep maps, Writing Plans, and premium sessions available across devices. | Not included | Included |
Current subscription prices and terms are shown in the app before purchase. Purchases and restoration are handled by Apple.
What do the tutorials include?
The guided tutorials include one-time passes for their premium lessons. Replaying those activities after the pass requires Full Version. The guide explains when each pass applies.
Can I use Writing Plans for free?
Yes. The planning tools are available free. A plan does not unlock a premium adventure; locked activities offer a relevant free alternative.
Are all exports and sync features the same?
No. Access and formats depend on the tool. Full Treasure Map includes PDF and MIDI export. Melody Master and Topline Sketch have their own export options. Optional Melody iCloud Sync requires Full Version and an available iCloud account.