Comparison

Guitar Tabs X vs iTickr

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Tabs X

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive tablature interface
  • Special tab editing keyboard
  • Insert chords with a slide
  • Export tabs to PDF
  • Export song to MIDI
  • Supports bass and ukulele tabs
  • Preview and play tabs
Features
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Guitar Tabs X is a powerful guitar tabs editor. It is intended as the guitar and bass players' notebook so you can easily write and save your ideas and songs as pro looking guitar tabs. As an addition the app supports ukulele tabs. All tabs can be previewed and played. 
Supports bass tabs. Great tool for bands, composers, guitar schools and even beginners. 
With Guitar Tabs X you can write your chords fast so you never again forget your ideas. Guitar Tabs X exclusive features:
 - Interactive tablature interface
 - Special tab editing keyboard (like fretboard)
 - Insert chords with a slide
 - Full screen guitar tab read and edit
 - Smart bar metrics algorithms
 - dedicated tab file format - readable and small
 - easy chord edit
 - export tabs to PDF ( print ready )
 - export song to MIDI (which you can import to any DAW) other features:
 - Fast tempo change
 - One touch bar metrics change
 - Copy, paste, insert, delete and clear bars
 - In-place edit title, artist and author
 - legato
 - bend up and bend down 
- vibrato
 - P.M.
 - Bass tabs support
 - Ukulele tabs support - undo last actions
 - send songs via email
 - send songs to server
 - free guitar tabs server
 - fast repeat chords - distortion guitar and bass sounds You can access your tabs via iCloud or iTunes share feature. To export songs as MIDI or PDF and to store more than 5 songs on the device you should unlock the PRO features via In-App purchase. All other features are available free and the app has no ads. Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro features, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your may choose monthly subscription (paying per month),yearly subscription (paying per year) or one-time payment. (Price may vary by location.) Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Guitar Tabs X Terms of Service: http://guitartabsx.com/termsandconditions/ Guitar Tabs X Privacy Policy: http://guitartabsx.com/privacypolicy/

About

iTickr

Features
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iTickr - The Ultimate Metronome for Musicians Transform your practice sessions with iTickr, the most advanced and intuitive metronome app designed for serious musicians. Whether you're a beginner learning your first scales or a professional preparing for a concert, iTickr provides the precision and features you need to master your timing. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Precision Timing: Crystal-clear audio with customizable frequencies (200Hz-2000Hz) • Wide BPM Range: From 20 to 300 BPM with fine-tuned control • Multiple Time Signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, 7/8, 5/8, 9/8, 12/8 and more • Custom Accent Patterns: Create complex rhythmic patterns for advanced practice • Visual Beat Indicator: Clear visual feedback with customizable colors SMART PRACTICE TOOLS • Practice Sessions: Track your practice time and progress • Preset Library: Save and organize your favorite tempo settings • Quick Presets: Standard 4/4, Waltz 3/4, Slow Practice, Fast Rock, Jazz Swing • Session History: Monitor your practice consistency over time ADVANCED CONTROLS • Lock Screen Integration: Control playback without unlocking your device • Background Audio: Continues playing when you switch apps • Pause & Resume: Maintains beat position when paused • Haptic Feedback: Feel the beat with customizable vibration patterns • Screen Always On: Prevents screen from locking during practice sessions • Auto-Pause: Automatically pauses when app goes to background BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Modern Interface: Clean, intuitive design that's easy to use in any lighting • Dark Mode Support: Seamless integration with system appearance • Customizable Themes: Personalize your practice environment • Large Controls: Easy to use during intense practice sessions PERFECT FOR • Classical musicians mastering complex pieces • Jazz players working on swing and syncopation • Rock and pop musicians building solid rhythm foundations • Music students preparing for exams and auditions • Music teachers conducting ensemble rehearsals • Dancers and choreographers setting tempo for routines TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE • High-Quality Audio Engine: Professional-grade sound processing • Low Latency: Instant response for precise timing • Battery Optimized: Efficient performance for long practice sessions • Reliable Performance: Stable operation on all iOS devices UNIQUE FEATURES • Smart Beat Visualization: Dynamic visual feedback that adapts to your tempo • Intelligent Auto-Pause: Preserves your practice flow while saving battery • Comprehensive Settings: Fine-tune every aspect of your metronome experience • Practice Analytics: Understand your practice patterns and improve consistency Why Choose iTickr? iTickr isn't just another metronome app - it's a complete practice companion built by musicians, for musicians. We understand that timing is everything in music, which is why we've crafted every detail to provide the most accurate, reliable, and feature-rich metronome experience available on iOS. From the crystal-clear audio engine to the intuitive interface, every aspect of iTickr has been designed to enhance your musical journey. Whether you're practicing scales, learning complex rhythms, or preparing for your next performance, iTickr provides the tools you need to succeed. Download iTickr today and experience the difference precision makes in your musical practice.

Screenshots

Guitar Tabs X4 screens
iTickr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTickr at none against Guitar Tabs X's 3. Guitar Tabs X's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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 Tabs X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iTickr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guitar Tabs X versus iTickr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar Tabs XiTickr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (353 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings353 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevVLADIMIR DOMASKIN

Bugs and requests

Guitar Tabs X

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Songs automatically deleted when creating new tabs
  • Multiple songs overwritten to same filename
  • File save not confirmed properly
  • App freezes with 'stop playback to edit' message
  • Playback stops at high tempos (150+ BPM)
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  • Ties/slurs ignored across measure boundaries
  • Incorrect note playback in certain tunings
  • Double copy when changing song title
  • Accidental delete function too sensitive
  • No sound on some newly created tabs
  • Pro version purchase breaks save functionality
  • Slider tempo control glitchy and unresponsive
  • Coding issue with special characters in composer field

Requested features

26 requests
  • Capo/Capodastre functionality
  • Hammer-on and pull-off notations
  • Custom tuning editor for any string configuration
  • 7-string and 8-string guitar support
  • 5-string bass support with more tuning options
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  • Chord names above tabs
  • Tempo changes mid-song
  • Additional time signatures (6/8, 7/4, 8/8)
  • Dotted note options
  • Rest/silence notation
  • Harmonics and pinch harmonics
  • Slides and bend notations
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Multiple tracks/instruments in one project
  • Text annotations and lyrics
  • First and second ending markers
  • Better metronome and tempo control
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Larger font sizes for printing
  • Ghost notes support
  • Glissando notation
  • Percussion/drum tabs
  • Better sound samples for guitar
  • Shuffle rhythm option
  • Bar numbering
  • Search functionality for saved tabs

iTickr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guitar Tabs X

Subscriptions2
  • Guitar Tabs X Pro - monthly$0.991 Month
  • Guitar Tabs X Pro - yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Guitar Tabs X PRO features$11.99
None

iTickr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guitar Tabs X free?
Guitar Tabs X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTickr free?
iTickr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guitar Tabs X or iTickr have ads?
Neither Guitar Tabs X nor iTickr shows ads.

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