Comparison

Spider Remote vs Guitar Tab Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spider Remote

Edit and manage your guitar amplifier tones with this app. Browse, download, and save presets, and control amp parameters remotely. Access thousands of user-created tones online and share your own creations.

Highlights
  • Edit and save guitar tones
  • Browse and download presets
  • Control amp parameters remotely
  • Search online user-created tones
  • Share and rate tones in the cloud
  • Store unlimited tones
Features
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Spider Remote is a graphical editor and device management app for use with Line 6 Spider V guitar amplifiers. Connect to a Spider V via Lightning cable to browse, download, edit and save your guitar tones. 
 An active connection to a Spider V amp is not required to browse and edit tones, and tones can be saved in the user's Line 6 account. KEY FEATURES
 • Take command of your Spider –all 70+ amps, 104 effects, 25 speaker cabinets, 4 microphones. • Use up to 8 simultaneous guitar effects
 • Remotely control Spider V device parameters • Search thousands of user-created tones online in the Tones tab
 • Share and rate tones in the cloud • Store unlimited tones in the cloud • Share tones via Twitter and Facebook from within Spider Remote Note: Spider V guitar amplifiers are only compatible with iOS devices equipped with the lightning port. Made for iPhone® 7, iPhone 6s Plus , iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air® 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPad (4th generation), iPod touch® (6th generation), iPod touch (5th generation).

About

Guitar Tab Maker

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
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Create, edit, and share guitar tabs with ease. Here’s the Riffs & Licks: Guitar Tab Maker is a powerful yet straightforward tablature editor designed for guitarists, bassists, and other stringed-instrument players. Whether you're capturing a new riff, transcribing a song, or organizing your ideas, Guitar Tab Maker makes writing tabs fast and intuitive. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with seamless syncing across your devices. FREE FEATURES • Create and edit guitar tabs in an intuitive editor • Sync your tabs automatically with iCloud • Listen back with built-in audio playback • Export tabs for sharing and backup • Support for guitar, bass, ukulele, and 7- and 8-string instruments • Available across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS PREMIUM FEATURES • Upgrade to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited tab creation • Advanced editing tools • Watermark-free exports • Backup all tabs ability • Additional organization & customization options • Future Premium enhancements as they're released ~ New User Special ~ Start with a free 7-day Premium trial. No strings attached. Whether you're sketching ideas, practicing songs, or building a personal tab library, Guitar Tab Maker helps keep your music organized and accessible wherever inspiration strikes. User Guide: https://kylegorlick.com/guitartabber/guide/ Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Email: kyle@kylegorlick.com Your support is much appreciated. Thank you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spider Remote3 screens
Guitar Tab Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guitar Tab Maker at 79% against Spider Remote's 21%. Guitar Tab Maker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (507 vs 104). Spider Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guitar Tab Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spider Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guitar Tab Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Spider Remote's written reviews are positive against 79% of Guitar Tab Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Guitar Tab Maker monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spider Remote versus Guitar Tab Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider RemoteGuitar Tab Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (104 ratings)4.6 (507 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104507 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLine 6Kyle Gorlick

Customer experience

Spider Remote

All ratings104 ratings
Positive36.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral16.5%
Negative62.9%

Guitar Tab Maker

All ratings507 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

Spider Remote

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive tone editing interface
  • 🎵 Extensive cloud library of user-created tones
  • 📱 Remote control convenience without bending over amp
  • 🎸 Good customization options for effects and parameters
  • 💾 Ability to save and share custom presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔌 Connection problems with various iOS devices
  • ⏰ No updates for 3-5 years
  • 🚪 Constant unexpected logouts
  • ❌ Cloud sync failures

Guitar Tab Maker

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Spider Remote

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when leaving and returning to app
  • Login system broken or sends invalid password reset links
  • Connection not recognized despite correct cable and settings
  • Cloud data fails to load or sync
  • Forced logouts on app close
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  • Firmware update crashes the app
  • Spider tab becomes grayed out and unclickable
  • App freezes with high DPI mouse usage
  • Incompatibility with iPad Pro and iPhone 15 (USB-C)
  • Cannot save custom tones
  • Tone edits don't apply to amp
  • App crashes during idle screen time
  • Connection drops when switching apps

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update app for modern iOS devices and USB-C support
  • Add built-in tuner and metronome
  • Implement tone playlists for better organization
  • Add Japanese language support
  • Improve search functionality with partial matching
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  • Add ability to view complete tone library
  • Implement background app persistence
  • Add dark mode option
  • Better graphics and modern UI redesign
  • Support for multiple parameter assignment to expression pedal

Guitar Tab Maker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Spider Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Guitar Tab Maker

Subscriptions5
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • Premium (Annual)$12.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual Family)3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium One-Time Buy$29.99

Questions

Is Spider Remote free?
Spider Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Tab Maker free?
Guitar Tab Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spider Remote or Guitar Tab Maker?
Guitar Tab Maker is rated higher. Spider Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Guitar Tab Maker averages 4.6 from 507 ratings.
Do Spider Remote or Guitar Tab Maker have ads?
Neither Spider Remote nor Guitar Tab Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Remote or Guitar Tab Maker?
Spider Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Guitar Tab Maker monthly. Most recently, Spider Remote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Guitar Tab Maker on September 29, 2026.

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