# Tabular Mobile — Tablature for the modern era

> Tablature editor for creating, editing, and practicing music notation. (iPhone/iPad app by Chromatic Labs Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabular-mobile/id719462291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chromatic Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594958618)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $19.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 192 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabular-mobile/id719462291/reviews.md

## What is Tabular Mobile?

Tabular is a rich tablature editor for iPadOS and macOS that lets you read and write music for guitar, bass, drums and much more. It's the best way to learn new songs, write your own music, and run through practice exercises for nearly any kind of stringed instrument or drum kit.

All of your music is neatly organized and managed for you in the app's integrated document library. You can choose to store your library in iCloud to sync to other iPads or the macOS companion app.

Practice tools allow you to master challenging songs and improve your technique by letting you start off slow and gradually increase the speed after each loop.

Features:

• Write music using tablature notation for nearly any stringed instrument
• A companion macOS app that stays in sync with iCloud
• Use one of the built-in instruments, or configure a custom one
• Full support for percussion tablature
• Multitrack scores
• MIDI playback with a variety of different instrument sounds
• Adjustable playback speed for practicing
• Configurable practice tools that can increase playback speed after each loop
• Large selection of notations including legato, vibrato, bends, slides, and grace notes
• Built-in document library integrated with the Files app to give you direct access to your data
• Visual fretboard lets you see where each note is played
• Document templates to quickly create new songs using your most common instrument configurations
• Built-in interactive tutorial
• Import from Guitar Pro 3/4/5 or MIDI file formats
• Export to MIDI or plain text (ASCII) formats
• Printing support
• Hardware keyboard support
• No sketchy analytics or hidden data harvesting

Feel free to contact us on our support page at http://chromaticlabs.com/tabular/support if you have any issues or feedback, and if you get a chance, leaving a quick review in the App Store would be very much appreciated! Thanks :)

## Key features

- Write music using tablature notation
- Companion macOS app with iCloud sync
- Adjustable playback speed for practice
- Multitrack scores
- Import from Guitar Pro and MIDI
- Export to MIDI and plain text
- Visual fretboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabular-mobile/id719462291/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-08-04, version 2.4*

Don’t use this. It crashes, it adds stuff to you files. It updates and dumps everything you have. Chord symbols appear sideways. Great idea. Failed execution.

### 1/5 — Broken now

*2019-12-16, version 2.0*

I used to like this application.  However, something happened with the last update and now the app is broken.  My content is gone, no functionality, interface gone, etc.

**Developer response:** I'm really sorry to hear that! Please send an email to support@chromaticlabs.com when you get a chance and I can help sort this out for you.

### 1/5 — WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AT THIS TIME

*2017-01-25, version 1.0.10*

I spent several hours working on tabbing out songs in the iPad version, and had everything working the way I wanted it. Then I went to load my work on the OS X version of Tabular as I had the iCloud support enabled on both.  OS X version crashed, then showed an empty file when I restarted the app. Closed the OS X version, and switched to the iPad version, and now the app shows an empty document with an activity indicator. I waited 20 minutes, and still nothing.

Since the iPad version hasn't been updated in almost two years, and the OS X version in over a year, I cannot recommend anyone purchase either app at this time. It's a shame, really. I liked the apps very much, and got a lot of use out of them.

I would be willing to try them out again if this developer releases a new update.

### 2/5 — Works somewhat but keeps crashing

*2016-09-13, version 1.0.10*

Like the other comments, it randomly crashes and I'm on the latest iOS version 9.5 on the free version.  No support that talks about this or how to contact the authors so I'm not going to spend 10 bucks for it!

### 1/5 — Unstable, buggy and unfinished

*2016-03-29, version 1.0.10*

Constantly crashes in iOS 9.2 on an iPad Air, it's almost unusable. Missing basic functionality like mixed note durations in the same beat. You can't edit an instrument after you pick it initially?! Where are the bug fix updates??

### 5/5 — Well designed guitar tab viewer/editor

*2016-03-05, version 1.0.10*

Deserves more notoriety.

### 5/5 — Amazing Guitar tab writing experience

*2015-02-13, version 1.0.8*

This app is a guitarist dream come true. It allows you to write your own music, in tab form, with chord charts and all. It will even play back the tab for you in the tempo you choose. I'm currently writing guitar tab exercises for my students and this app has helped tremendously. If you love to play guitar, get this now! You will not regret it!

### 4/5 — Alternate end repeats issue

*2015-01-01, version 1.0.6*

Alternate ending repeat phrasing is not working properly. Won't return to proper start point after each phrase end with the repeat bar end after each alternate ending.

### 4/5 — Excellent Tool for Students

*2014-11-13, version 1.0.5*

This is a great app for guitar teachers and students.  While the iPad App is almost as good as the OS X version, the tablet version of the app is useful to inputting tabs in class and students can go back home and practice with the application. It even logs the practice so there to keep track of progress.

### 5/5 — Best tablature app I've ever had the pleasure of using

*2014-06-08, version 1.0.2*

I really like this app. Easy interface for editing and selecting individual/collections of notes, visual representation of the fretboard for notating tablature, smooth menus, and syncing with the Mac version. Has MIDI playback of your notations so you can hear what you made. It's an improved and more intuitive version of Guitar Pro (if you know what that is) in my opinion.

Great going, guys! Keep it up!

## Frequently asked questions about Tabular Mobile

### What instruments can I create tablature for in Tabular Mobile?

Tabular Mobile supports tablature notation for nearly any stringed instrument, including guitar and bass, as well as full support for percussion tablature. You can also configure custom instruments to suit your needs.

### How does Tabular Mobile help with practicing music?

Tabular Mobile includes configurable practice tools that allow you to master challenging songs by starting slow and gradually increasing the playback speed after each loop. It also supports a large selection of musical notations like legato, vibrato, and bends.

### Can I sync my music projects between devices with Tabular Mobile?

Yes, Tabular Mobile offers a companion macOS app that stays in sync with your music library via iCloud. This allows you to seamlessly transition between your iPad and Mac for editing and practicing.

### What file formats does Tabular Mobile support for import and export?

You can import music into Tabular Mobile from Guitar Pro 3/4/5 or MIDI file formats. The app also allows you to export your compositions to MIDI or plain text (ASCII) formats.

### Does Tabular Mobile offer a free trial or demo?

Tabular Mobile is a paid application priced at $19.99 and does not explicitly mention a free trial or demo period in its description. It is available for iPad.

### How often is Tabular Mobile updated?

The latest version of Tabular Mobile is 2.5.2, which was last updated on February 3, 2023. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### Is Tabular Mobile suitable for beginners?

Tabular Mobile includes a built-in interactive tutorial to help users get started. Its comprehensive features and practice tools make it a valuable resource for musicians of all skill levels.

### Does Tabular Mobile collect user data or have analytics?

The app description explicitly states that Tabular Mobile has 'No sketchy analytics or hidden data harvesting,' indicating a strong focus on user privacy.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.5.2 — 2023-02-03

This is a quick update that fixes an issue with printing.

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