MasterWriter
MasterWriter is a songwriting suite for finding words, developing lyrics and melodies, and organizing song work.
What MasterWriter is
MasterWriter is a songwriting suite for finding words, developing lyrics and melodies, and organizing song work. Its rhyming dictionary contains over 100,000 entries and 36,000 rhymed phrases, with filters for perfect, close, and wide rhymes. A phrases dictionary offers over 33,000 phrases, sayings, and word combinations, searchable by words inside each phrase. References also include Word Families, Extended entries, Speech Types, Synonyms, search filters, and a collecting feature. Writers can create multiple lyric and melody versions and compare them side by side. The songwriting edition organizes songs, lyrics, melodies, and related work. MasterWriter runs in a browser and requires internet access, with support for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and web use. It auto-saves approximately every 20 seconds and allows selected lyrics, versions, and audio to be exported.
Good
- Over 100,000 rhyming dictionary entries
- More than 33,000 searchable phrases
- Side-by-side lyric and melody versions
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and web
- Exports selected lyrics, versions, and audio
Watch out
- No free plan
- Requires internet access
- Chord tools are not included
- One device at a time
Who it suits
It suits songwriters who need extensive rhyme and phrase references, lyric and melody versioning, and organization across devices. It also fits writers who can work through a browser and maintain internet access.
Verdict
MasterWriter combines large word references with lyric, melody, and song organization tools. Its paid, browser-based setup suits writers who value searchable language resources and cross-platform access, but chord tools are absent and internet access is required.
Plans and prices
From MasterWriter's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $9.95 a month | Free updates · Free upgrades · Free support · month to month |
| 1 Year | $99.95 a year | Free updates · Free upgrades · Free support · breaks down to $8.33/month |
| 2 Years | $149.95 | Free updates · Free upgrades · Free support · breaks down to $6.25/month |
The facts
Each one read from MasterWriter's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- MasterWriter describes its product as a songwriting program and says its separate creative-writer version has the same tools and reference, with Projects/Text instead of Songs/Lyrics.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data after expiry
- Expired accounts retain access to the account, but enter Limited Mode with the program's tools and dictionaries disabled.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ recommends using Dictionaries mode alongside another word processor and says users can copy and paste text to and from MasterWriter.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Lyrics and melodies
- The product lets users create different versions of lyrics and melodies and review versions side by side.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Organization
- The songwriting version includes Songs/Lyrics and tools to organize songs, lyrics, melodies, and work product.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Other references
- The site lists Word Families, Extended entries, Speech Types, Synonyms, search filters, and a collecting feature.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Phrases
- Its phrases dictionary contains over 33,000 phrases, sayings, and word combinations searchable by words within each phrase.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MasterWriter is a suite of songwriting tools and references intended to help users find words and organize their writing.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund
- The maker offers a 90-day money-back guarantee and says customers can request a full refund by email or phone.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Rhymes
- Its rhyming dictionary has over 100,000 entries and 36,000 rhymed phrases, with filters for perfect, close, and wide rhymes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Saving and export
- The program auto-saves approximately every 20 seconds, and users can export selected lyrics, versions, and audio to their hard drive.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page lists phone and email support Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm PST.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Web access
- MasterWriter is web-based and requires internet access.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device limit
- Users may use MasterWriter on as many devices as they like, but only one device at a time.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Device support
- The maker says it is compatible with Mac and PC computers and Android and iOS tablets and smartphones.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The FAQ says the app is in development and that users can access MasterWriter on tablets and smartphones through a browser.checked 8 Oct 2026
