What it does
Song AI is a mobile application that allows users to generate complete, original songs using artificial intelligence. It can create music from a simple text description, where users specify the theme, genre, and mood. The app also offers guided templates for common occasions like love songs or children's lullabies, walking users through a step-by-step creation process. The final output is a fully produced, royalty-free track with vocals and instrumentals that can be exported and used anywhere.
Where it shines
The app excels by offering multiple paths to creativity. The freestyle prompt screen (00:13) is perfect for users with a clear vision, letting them quickly input ideas and get a result. For those needing more guidance, the template wizard (starting at 00:57) breaks down the creation process into simple, manageable questions. The song playback screen (02:11) is also well-designed, providing not just the audio but also synchronized lyrics (02:50), adding a polished touch to the final product.
UX highlights
- Dual Creation Paths: The app caters to both imaginative and goal-oriented users by offering freestyle prompts and structured templates.
- Asynchronous Generation: The loading screen (00:30) cleverly offers to send a push notification when the song is ready, respecting the user's time.
- Random Idea Button: A 'Random' button on the creation screen (00:12) helps spark creativity and overcomes the 'blank page' problem.
- Integrated Lyrics: The music player includes a lyrics view (02:50), making the generated song feel complete and professional.
- Clear Action Icons: On the player screen, icons for download, share, and copy (00:08) are clearly visible and intuitive.
- Visually Distinct Loading States: Both the main generation loader (00:30) and the song list item loader (00:44) are custom and visually engaging.
Monetization & growth
The app employs a soft paywall strategy. Users can navigate the entire creation flow, but attempting to generate the song triggers a paywall (01:28). The paywall presents two subscription options with prices broken down per week to seem more affordable. A standout tactic occurs when the user dismisses this paywall; the app presents an exit survey (01:32). After a selection is made, a more aggressive, limited-time offer with a 60% discount and a countdown timer appears (01:38), creating urgency to convert users who were initially hesitant.
Who it’s for
Song AI is for content creators, marketers, and hobbyists who need custom, royalty-free music without the complexity of traditional production. It's also for individuals looking to create personalized songs for special occasions, like birthdays or anniversaries. The simple interface makes it accessible to users with no musical background, while the output is useful for social media videos, presentations, or personal projects.
Notes & opportunities
The initial onboarding is very abrupt, hitting the user with two system permission prompts (00:00-00:03) before showing any value. Using warmup screens to explain the benefits of notifications and tracking could improve opt-in rates. Additionally, while the exit-intent survey is smart, the special offer it triggers feels generic. Tailoring the offer based on the user's survey response could be a powerful optimization.