# Jam Looper vs Guitar Tab Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Guitar Tab Maker at none against Jam Looper's shown. Guitar Tab Maker also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 52%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Jam Looper's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 510). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Guitar Tab Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Tab Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 510 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Jam Looper's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guitar Tab Maker's.

Jam Looper ships an update every 3 months, Guitar Tab Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jam Looper | Guitar Tab Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697/reviews) | **[4.6 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 510 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unstatic Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313175061) | [Kyle Gorlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/541831739) |

## What reviewers say

### Jam Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697)

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Smart automatic looping, Multiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro), Volume control per track, Track effects (unlockable), Real-time recording, Export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jam Looper Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Jam Looper Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Jam Looper Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $44.99 | one-time |
| Jam Looper Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful tool for creating music
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for beginners and amateurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sync and timing problems
- 🐛 Latency and delay when recording
- 🐛 Unreliable export and saving functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Recorded tracks not syncing properly
- Inability to save or export projects
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim recorded tracks
- Option to set custom tempo and time signatures
- Metronome and visual feedback for timing
- Ability to import audio files
- More advanced effects and sound processing tools


### Guitar Tab Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393)

Create and edit guitar tablature with ease on your iOS or macOS devices. Sync across platforms, export to various formats, and even listen to your compositions with audio playback. Supports multiple string instruments and offers advanced features through an optional purchase.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync across devices, Export to PDF and GTAB, Audio playback of tabs, Support for multiple string instruments, Designed for guitar tabs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual Family) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium One-Time Buy | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Customizable tunings
- 👍 Great for beginners and experienced players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Limited annotation options (no hammer-ons, pull-offs, etc.)
- 🔍 No playback or audio features
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing and managing tabs
- 🔍 Lack of print or export options

**Reported bugs**

- Tabs randomly deleted or lost
- Infinite loading screen when accessing tabs
- Inability to change tunings in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for advanced tab notation (slides, bends, etc.)
- Implement playback and audio features to hear the tabs
- Improve tab organization and management tools
- Add print and export options (PDF, MIDI, etc.)
- Expand to desktop/web version for better workflow


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jam Looper free?

Jam Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guitar Tab Maker free?

Guitar Tab Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jam Looper or Guitar Tab Maker?

Guitar Tab Maker is rated higher. Jam Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Guitar Tab Maker averages 4.6 from 510 ratings.

### Do Jam Looper or Guitar Tab Maker have ads?

Jam Looper shows ads; Guitar Tab Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jam Looper or Guitar Tab Maker?

Jam Looper ships an update every 3 months, and Guitar Tab Maker monthly. Most recently, Jam Looper was updated on October 17, 2026 and Guitar Tab Maker on October 16, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*