Guitar Tabs X vs AISwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
AISwitch
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Take full control of your instrument’s wiring like never before. This app works in combination with a dedicated hardware device to unlock a new way of designing, testing, and switching pickup configurations in real time. Using advanced digital control and NFC connectivity, you can seamlessly interact with your instrument and explore a wide range of tonal possibilities without complex rewiring. Simply connect the device and start experimenting. Instantly switch between series and parallel modes, create custom pickup combinations, and hear the results as you play. Whether you're refining your tone or building something entirely new, every configuration is just a tap away. Thanks to integrated NFC technology, you can quickly recall presets, share configurations, and manage your setups in a fast and intuitive way. Store multiple wiring profiles, organize them to match your instruments, and switch between them effortlessly during practice, recording, or live performance. Designed for guitarists, bassists, and builders, this system removes the limitations of traditional wiring. No more soldering trials or guesswork—what used to take hours can now be done in seconds. Visualize your configurations clearly within the app and make informed decisions about your sound. From simple setups to complex multi-pickup configurations, the app gives you the flexibility to experiment without limits. Whether you prefer classic tones or want to push into new sonic territory, you have complete control over how your pickups interact. The intuitive interface makes it easy to get started, while advanced options provide the depth needed by professionals and enthusiasts alike. Perfect for luthiers, modders, and musicians who demand precision and creativity. Key features: Real-time pickup configuration switching Series and parallel wiring modes NFC-based preset management Multiple instrument profiles Instant sound comparison Hardware-integrated control Transform the way you shape your tone and bring your ideas to life with a smarter, faster, and more flexible approach to pickup wiring. Requires compatible hardware device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AISwitch at none against Guitar Tabs X's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Guitar Tabs X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AISwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Guitar Tabs X | AISwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (360 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 360 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | Guido brancalion |
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
AISwitch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guitar Tabs X
- Guitar Tabs X Pro - monthly$0.991 Month
- Guitar Tabs X Pro - yearly$5.991 Year
- Guitar Tabs X PRO features$11.99
AISwitch
No in-app purchases









