Comparison

Guitar Notation vs CloudMaestro

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Notation

This app allows guitar enthusiasts to read, compose, edit, and play back guitar sheet music. It supports multi-track tabs, chord charts, and various notation elements, enabling users to create music on the go.

Highlights
  • Read, compose, and edit guitar sheet music
  • Playback functionality with high-quality sound
  • Multi-track tab support
  • Chord chart configuration
  • Export in MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, and PDF formats
  • Supports up to 8 staff for editing
Features
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A great guitar tabs and chords notation app on iOS. For any guitar music lover, Guitar Notation gives you the ability to read, compose, edit, and playback guitar sheet music scores. With it you can be a talented composer and great musician anywhere. As long as you have a little knowledge of sheet music, you can write music composition simply by touch and move. Of course it could help you to learn guitar notations. It can handle multi-track tabs, also it supports for chord chart configuration. With the help of it you could easily record the flashes of inspiration wherever they strike. Are you ready to compose music in a simple way? ----------------------- Features: -Export in the industry-popular MusicXML file format, allowing for exchanging sheet music with other software (Finale, Sibelius, Encore, MuseScore, etc). -Export MIDI file. -Export PNG image and PDF document. -High quality sound for playback. -Support editing up to 8 staff at the same time. -Support many kinds of guitar and bass instrument. ----------------------- Supported notation: *A variety of note types, from whole note to 128th note and dotted note *Chord chart configuration *A variety of time signatures *All standard key signatures *Adjustable tempo *All accidentals (sharps, flats, double sharps, double flats, and naturals) *Tie, slur, and tuplet *Many types of ornament *A wide range of dynamics ----------------------- UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - Support up to 8 staff - Config parts(add, delete, reorder) - Config chord freely - Change beat type and tempo - A wide variety of guitar types - Config sound for each part - No watermark image export - No Ads - Support 2nd voice part - Config capo for each line - Import data file - The subscriptions are $9.99 monthly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable - Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

About

CloudMaestro

Features
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Cloudmaestro is a store and forward music app for businesses that enables playback of licensed curated music. Venues where you would use this application are retail, hospitality, leisure or locations where you have licenses to playback curated music. Cloudmaestro is also available as a desktop and browser application. Through the application stop, pause or skip tracks, and access multiple curated music channels. Independent volume controls for music and messages and options to select between wifi and mobile data usage. You will be able to obtain an authorised content key for licensed music from your approved licensed content provider. Each key will be location specific and without this content license key you will NOT be able to use the application. Public performance music licenses may be required to use the application and you should check with your local public performance society if you need one before you use the application. The application can only be used to playback licensed music content on your IOS device. For further information on your local licensed music content provider please contact us at music@cloudmaestro.us.

Screenshots

Guitar Notation4 screens
CloudMaestro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudMaestro at none against Guitar Notation's 6. CloudMaestro also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 13). Guitar Notation's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). 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 Notation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CloudMaestro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Notation ships an update every 4 months, CloudMaestro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guitar Notation versus CloudMaestro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar NotationCloudMaestro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (249 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings249 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1310.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嵩 张CloudMaestro Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Guitar Notation

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio playback only works through Bluetooth
  • Can't create a D chord, forces barre chord
  • Freezes on login screen
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to change tuning
  • Add palm muting feature
  • Add more examples
  • Add instructions/tutorial
  • Add ability to transpose
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  • Add ability to input chord symbols

CloudMaestro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Guitar Notation

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Guitar Instrument Group$0.99
  • Bass Instrument Group$0.99
  • Extras Package$14.99
None

CloudMaestro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guitar Notation free?
Guitar Notation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudMaestro free?
CloudMaestro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guitar Notation or CloudMaestro have ads?
Neither Guitar Notation nor CloudMaestro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Notation or CloudMaestro?
Guitar Notation ships an update every 4 months, and CloudMaestro every 15 months. Most recently, Guitar Notation was updated on October 29, 2026 and CloudMaestro on October 26, 2026.

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