# Flat vs Guitar Tab Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flat at fortnightly against Guitar Tab Maker's every 5 weeks. Flat also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 515) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Guitar Tab Maker's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 68%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Guitar Tab Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flat against 4.6 for Guitar Tab Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat has 7K ratings behind it against 515, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Flat's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guitar Tab Maker's.

Flat ships an update fortnightly, Guitar Tab Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat | Guitar Tab Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149/reviews) | **[4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 515 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tutteo Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177592148) | [Kyle Gorlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/541831739) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-sheet-music-maker-and-tabs/id1177592149)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Music, #169 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Compose, notate, and share music scores for any instrument on your mobile device or web browser. Offers real-time collaboration and a vast community library of original compositions. Unlock advanced features and unlimited storage with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Quick notation input, 90+ instruments, Real-time collaboration, Import MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF, Community score library, Advanced export options (premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Power (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Flat Power (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF import 30 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| PDF import 70 credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $119.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $179.99 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $199.00 | one-time |
| Flat Power (Lifetime) | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Extensive instrument selection
- 💡 Collaborative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 📏 Rigid layout and formatting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notes and rests disappear
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Difficulty selecting and editing notes
- Syncing and saving problems

**Requested features**

- Add more percussion instruments
- Improve note entry and editing
- Allow custom soundfonts
- Implement measure repeat signs
- Add more advanced notation options


### Guitar Tab Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393)

Create, edit, and share guitar tablature with an intuitive editor. Sync across devices, listen to playback, and export your creations. Offers free and premium features for musicians of all levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tab editor, Automatic iCloud syncing, Built-in audio playback, Export tabs for sharing, Support for multiple instruments, Unlimited tab creation (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual Family) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium One-Time Buy | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat free?

Flat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guitar Tab Maker free?

Guitar Tab Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flat or Guitar Tab Maker?

Guitar Tab Maker is rated higher. Flat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Guitar Tab Maker averages 4.6 from 515 ratings.

### Do Flat or Guitar Tab Maker have ads?

Neither Flat nor Guitar Tab Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat or Guitar Tab Maker?

Flat ships an update fortnightly, and Guitar Tab Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flat was updated on November 10, 2026 and Guitar Tab Maker on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*