Guitar Notation vs Groove Scope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Groove Scope
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Groove Scope helps you assess your turntable setup using test-record signals and an external audio interface. Follow guided measurements, inspect live signal levels and spectrum, and compare results as you adjust your setup. Basic includes a guided 1 kHz azimuth quick check. Groove Scope Pro is available as a one-time in-app purchase and unlocks complete 1 kHz analysis, rotation fingerprints, comparisons, saved measurement sessions and PDF reports. AUDIO INTERFACE REQUIRED The built-in microphone is used only for an optional 1 kHz test-tone check. Turntable measurements require a suitable test record and an external audio interface; the built-in microphone does not replace this interface. iOS microphone/audio-input permission is also required to capture the connected interface signal. Groove Scope is designed to work with any class-compliant USB audio interface that provides two simultaneous input channels to your iPhone or iPad. Our tested and approved interfaces include the Audient EVO 4 and ART USB PhonoPlus V.2. No proprietary audio driver is required. Connect the interface’s line inputs to the REC OUT or PREAMP OUT of your integrated amplifier or preamplifier, using cables and connectors that match your equipment. Select line input mode where applicable. Some interfaces require external power, a powered USB hub or a compatible adapter. Our approved Audient EVO 4 and ART USB PhonoPlus V.2 support direct USB connection without a separate power supply when the connected iPhone or iPad supplies sufficient power. Power and adapter requirements depend on the host device and interface. Results depend on the test record, audio signal chain and measurement conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Groove Scope at every 3 weeks against Guitar Notation's every 4 months. Guitar Notation's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Notation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Groove Scope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Guitar Notation ships an update every 4 months, Groove Scope every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guitar Notation | Groove Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (248 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 248 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 嵩 张 | Direct Sound Records 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
Groove Scope
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guitar Notation
- Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Unlimited Access Monthly$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Access Yearly$49.991 Year
- Guitar Instrument Group$0.99
- Bass Instrument Group$0.99
- Extras Package$14.99
Groove Scope
- Groove Scope Pro$59.99
Questions
Is Guitar Notation free?
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