Lyric Studio vs Rhymer's Block: which rhyme app fits you?
Pick Rhymer’s Block if you want a free rhyming notepad on Android or Mac as well as iOS, and you like the idea of a writers’ community where people share work and trade verses. Pick Lyric Studio if you write on iPhone or iPad and want syllable counts, rhyme types, beats, a recorder and live co-writing in one app. Both are built around the same core idea: rhymes that show up while you write, not in a separate dictionary.
We make Lyric Studio. Everything we say about Rhymer’s Block comes from its own website (rhymersblock.com, which redirects to rhymersblock.net). Its site is short, so many rows below say “Not stated”. That doesn’t mean the feature is missing, only that the website doesn’t describe it.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Lyric Studio | Rhymer’s Block |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Bakery Scent Srl (Italy) | Watt Apps Ltd |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iOS 16+) | iOS, Android, Mac OS |
| Free web rhyme tool | Yes | Yes (online rhyming dictionary) |
| Rhyme suggestions while you write | Yes (long-press a word) | Yes (real-time) |
| Rhymes highlighted in your lyrics | Yes (underlined, rhyme letter per line) | Yes (color-coded) |
| Perfect, multisyllabic and slant rhymes | Yes | Not stated |
| Syllable count on every line | Yes | Not stated |
| Cloud saving | Yes (your own iCloud) | Yes |
| Feedback on clichés, repeated words, uneven lines | Yes | Not stated |
| AI autocomplete, rewrite and lyric generator | Yes | Not stated |
| Music to write over | 100+ beats and an AI beat generator | Embed SoundCloud tracks in notes |
| Vocal recorder | Yes | Not stated |
| Live co-writing on the same song | Yes | Not stated |
| Sharing your work | Share to Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp | Community for sharing and commenting |
| Cost model | Free, optional Pro subscription | Free for iOS and Android |
Where Rhymer’s Block is the better choice
More platforms. Rhymer’s Block says it’s free on iOS and Android and also available for Mac OS. If you switch between an Android phone and a Mac, or you want the same app on a friend’s phone, that wider reach matters. Lyric Studio is iPhone and iPad only.
A community built in. The Rhymer’s Block site describes a social space for sharing your work, commenting, collaborating, showing respect to other writers and even off-the-cuff rap battles. If feedback from other writers keeps you motivated, that’s a clear plus.
Real-time rhyme highlighting. Its website describes a real-time rhyme suggestion engine with color-coded rhyme highlighting, which helps you see rhyme patterns across a verse as you write.
Your own music in your notes. You can embed SoundCloud tracks into your notes, which is handy if you already have beats or references on SoundCloud.
Custom layouts. The site mentions customizable visual layouts, for writers who care about how the page looks.
Where Lyric Studio is the better choice
Detailed rhyme and syllable tools. Long-press a word to see perfect, multisyllabic and slant rhymes with syllable counts from a 130K+ word dictionary. Every line ends with its syllable count and a rhyme letter, and rhyming words are underlined, so you can check flow and rhyme scheme at the same time. Lyric Coach notes point out clichés, repeated words and uneven lines.
Beats and recording in the app. A library of 100+ beats and an AI beat generator give you something to write over, and the recorder lets you lay down vocals over the beat to hear whether a verse sits right.
Optional AI. AI autocomplete suggests a next line in your style. AI rewrite can keep the same syllables, rhyme with the line above, cut clichés or add imagery. The AI lyric generator drafts from a topic, mood and genre. All of it is optional.
Live co-writing. Invite people by Messages, Mail or link with edit or view-only access, see who is writing, and changes are merged line by line as they happen. It’s built for writing one song together rather than posting finished work to a feed.
Backed up in your own iCloud. Songs are backed up in your own iCloud and sync between iPhone and iPad (iOS 17+) without creating an account. When you want to share, you can send a song to Instagram, TikTok or WhatsApp.
More than English. Lyric Studio analyses lyrics in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and German, with an English interface.
The full list is on the features page, and the FAQ covers syncing, Pro and languages.
Free tools on the web
Both apps have a browser option for quick lookups. Rhymer’s Block links to an online rhyming dictionary from its homepage. The Lyric Studio site has a free rhyme finder, a syllable counter, a rhyme scheme checker and a lyric checker, which work on any device, including Android and desktop.
How to choose
- You use Android or a Mac: Rhymer’s Block, since Lyric Studio is iPhone and iPad only.
- You want a community to share verses and get comments: Rhymer’s Block.
- You want syllable counts and rhyme types on every line: Lyric Studio.
- You write over beats and want to record a take in the same app: Lyric Studio.
- You co-write songs live with other people: Lyric Studio.
- You’re unsure: both are free to download on iPhone, so try each with the same verse and keep the one you open again tomorrow.
For a wider look at songwriting tools, read the top 5 songwriting tools and the best music apps for iPhone and iPad.
Competitor details checked on their websites on 28 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rhymer's Block?
Rhymer's Block is a rap and poetry writing app from Watt Apps Ltd. Its website describes a real-time rhyme suggestion engine, color-coded rhyme highlighting, cloud saving and a community for sharing work, and says it's free for iOS and Android, with a Mac OS version too.
Is Rhymer's Block available on Android?
Yes. The Rhymer's Block website says it's free for iOS and Android and also available for Mac OS. Lyric Studio is available for iPhone and iPad only, with no Android or web app.
Which app shows syllable counts on each line?
Lyric Studio shows a syllable count and a rhyme letter at the end of every line, and underlines rhyming words. The Rhymer's Block website mentions color-coded rhyme highlighting but doesn't say whether it counts syllables.
Can I write over beats in either app?
Lyric Studio includes 100+ beats, an AI beat generator and a recorder for vocals over the beat. The Rhymer's Block website says you can embed SoundCloud tracks into your notes.
