Best apps like Tabs & Notes

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Oliver Buecker

Looking for something like Tabs & Notes? We've analyzed 9+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Tabs & Notes

#1

Guitar Notation - Tabs&Chords by 嵩张

Ultimate Guitar tab maker

Editor's Choice

4.1😞(246 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app allows guitar enthusiasts to read, compose, edit, and play back guitar sheet music. It supports multi-track tabs, chord charts, and various notation elements, enabling users to create music on the go.

What We Love

👍 Good app
🚀 Useful
👍 Simple and effective
🚀 Excellent tool
👍 Nice app
👍 Decent music app

Room to Improve

💰 Excessively paid version
🐛 Buggy and constantly asking to pay
🚫 Free version is basically unusable
🚫 Can't even use anything but 4/4
🚫 No tutorial on how to use
🚫 Forced to pay for every single function

#2

GTMaker - Sheet Music & Tabs by Jiaoying Wang

Music Notation & Tab Editor

Strong Contender

3.7(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Create and edit sheet music, guitar tabs, and numbered notation on your mobile device. Export your compositions in various professional formats like GuitarPro, MusicXML, PDF, and MIDI. Seamlessly continue your work in other music software.

#3

Staventabs: Compose & Notate by Ivan Korovin

Sheet Music Editor

Worth Considering

3.8😐(70 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Compose and edit musical scores and tablature with a user-friendly interface. Create new pieces from scratch or templates, input notes intuitively, and enhance your compositions with advanced editing tools. Practice your songs with playback and metronome features, and manage your projects seamlessly.

What We Love

🚀 Efficient music notation
👍 Intuitive interface
🎨 Customizable chord diagrams
💾 Supports multiple file formats
🎶 Realistic instrument sounds

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
💰 Paywall for basic features
🔀 Inconsistent note/chord handling
🔍 Unclear documentation
🔊 Lagging playback

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Guitar Tabs X - tabs editor

Guitar Tabs X - tabs editor

Guitar Tabs X - tabs editor

tabs guitar, bass and ukulele

Create, edit, and save professional-looking guitar, bass, and ukulele tabs. Preview and play your compositions, and export them as PDF or MIDI files. Ideal for musicians of all levels to capture and organize musical ideas.

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Reflow - Score Editor

Reflow - Score Editor

Reflow - Score Editor

Guitar Tab & Score Editor

Create, edit, and share musical scores and guitar tablature. Supports multiple instruments, realistic playback, and import/export of various file formats. Ideal for songwriters and musicians looking to compose and practice.

Tablature and notation editorImport Guitar Pro and MIDI filesRealistic instrument playback

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Bass Fretboard Addict Lite

Bass Fretboard Addict Lite

Bass Fretboard Addict Lite

by Michael Rylee

Master the bass guitar fretboard with this comprehensive learning tool. Practice notes, chords, soloing, and ear training through customizable exercises. Improve your skills in just minutes a day and apply your knowledge to your instrument.

Fretboard note and chord learningCustomizable exercisesEar training

free with in-app purchases

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Guitar Notebook

Guitar Notebook

Guitar Notebook

Save Your Song Ideas

Organize all your musical creations in one place. Add chords, lyrics, and audio recordings. Import songs from photos using AI. Streamline your songwriting with customizable organization and sharing options.

Add chords and notesRecord audio and lyricsImport songs from photos with AI

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This app lets you view, print, and play musical tablatures and various music file formats on your iOS device. It supports MIDI playback with speed control, metronome, and file management features for easy organization and sharing.

View tablatures and standard notationMIDI playback with speed controlAssign volume and MIDI instrument per track

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Play Guitar Hits

Play Guitar Hits

Play Guitar Hits

Learn your favorite songs

Learn to play your favorite songs on guitar with interactive, synchronized scores and multi-angle videos. Masterclasses from renowned guitarists and practice tools like slow-motion and looping help you progress at your own pace. Choose from various difficulty levels and song genres.

Interactive synchronized scoresMulti-angle video lessonsMasterclasses from famous guitarists

free with in-app purchases

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