# Format 3 vs Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Format 3 at 100% against Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs's 25%. Format 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Format 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Format 3 ships an update every 4 months, Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Format 3 | Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-3/id1243788689/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Sutula](https://appshunter.io/developer/889438328) | [Sergey Pogodin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518502792) |

## What reviewers say

### Format 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-3/id1243788689)

Experience art through augmented reality, blending physical installations with virtual elements and sound. This app allows you to engage with immersive audio-visual art wherever its visuals are present.

**Highlights:** Interactive augmented reality, Combines physical artwork with virtual objects, Immersive audio-visual experience, Works with Format 3 visuals, Sound integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irish-tin-whistle-notes-and-tabs/id1518502793)

Learn to play traditional Irish melodies on the tin whistle with interactive sheet music and tablatures. Access over 130 tunes, import your own, and customize playback speed and tuning. Unlock all content and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 130+ melodies to learn, Interactive training mode, Import custom melodies (Music XML), Printable music sheets, Adjustable playback speed, Customizable tin whistle tuning, Bookmark favorite melodies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription. | $2.99 | per month |
| Three-Months Subscription. | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-Year Subscription. | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription. | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Format 3 free?

Format 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs free?

Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Format 3 or Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs have ads?

Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs shows ads; Format 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Format 3 or Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs?

Format 3 ships an update every 4 months, and Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs monthly. Most recently, Format 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Irish Tin Whistle Notes & Tabs on November 3, 2026.

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