Comparison

IMSLP vs GigTab

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

Head to head
About

IMSLP

Access a vast digital library of classical music scores on your iOS device. Enjoy full access to commercial recordings, instant downloads, and new uploads with a membership subscription. Support the music community while exploring a comprehensive collection.

Highlights
  • Browse IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library
  • View musical scores
  • Access commercial recordings
  • Instant downloads
  • Access new uploads instantly
  • Membership subscription benefits
Features
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Browse IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library and view scores from the comfort of your iOS device. IMSLP Membership Subscription Length of subscription: 1 month. Benefits include: • Full access to commercial recordings • Access all features in this app • No waiting for downloads • Access new uploads instantly • Knowing that you helped keep IMSLP running and serving the music community 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 publication, where applicable. Terms of Service and Privacy policy - https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Terms_of_Service_and_Privacy_policy_(app)

About

GigTab

Features
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GigTab is the setlist and lyrics app for live musicians. Build your setlist, tap Live and swipe from song to song with lyrics and guitar chords on screen, auto-scrolling and ready to play. PLAY LIVE: SETLIST, LYRICS & CHORDS ON STAGE • Live mode made for gigs: swipe through your setlist, one song per page • Auto-scroll lyrics at your tempo, with big, readable chord charts • Transpose chords in one tap and find the best capo position • Announcements and notes as their own cards between songs • Works with Apple Pencil for handwritten notes on your charts DARK MODE FOR DARK STAGES • A true dark mode that is easy on your eyes backstage and in dim venues • Light, dark or automatic: GigTab follows your device SONGBOOK: CHORD & LYRICS LIBRARY • Unlimited songs with lyrics and chords, typed or pasted in simple ChordPro format • Key, BPM, song length, favourites and tags for every song • Chord diagrams, chord finder and power chords for guitar SETLIST BUILDER FOR GIGS • Plan your next gig with title, date, time and setlist • Set duration is calculated for you • Share and export your setlist as a PDF TOOLS FOR GUITARISTS AND MUSICIANS • Chromatic tuner for guitar and bass • Metronome and adjustable reference tone (concert pitch A) • Backing tracks and looper for practice • Fretboard with scales and CAGED shapes, plus a capo calculator • Practice list for the songs you still want to learn BAND SYNC & ICLOUD • Share setlists and gig details with your band, so everyone stays on the same page • Sync gigs with Apple Calendar • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad TRY IT FREE Start with 3 songs free. Unlock everything free for 7 days, then get GigTab Pro with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. Made for guitarists, bassists, singers, wedding musicians, cover bands and solo performers who want to play with confidence and practice smarter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IMSLP4 screens
GigTab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GigTab at 5.0 against IMSLP's 4.6. IMSLP's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (515 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. IMSLP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and GigTab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GigTab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IMSLP has 515 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, GigTab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IMSLP versus GigTab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMSLPGigTab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (515 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProject Petrucci LLCJan Niklas Exner

Bugs and requests

IMSLP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when opening scores
  • Scores disappearing from library
  • Login issues and lost data
  • Incompatibility with older devices after updates
  • Annotation issues causing loss of data
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  • Inability to edit file information after import

Requested features

11 requests
  • Predictive text for score annotations
  • Ability to restore original zoom settings
  • Metric to indicate device performance during page turns
  • Folder-like organization system
  • Color wheel and custom pen/highlighter options
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  • Ability to rename music files
  • Different color folder options
  • Split view support
  • Easier way to import scores from other sources
  • Instrumentation information for scores
  • Sorting by instrumentation

GigTab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IMSLP

Subscriptions1
  • Membership Subscription$3.991 Month
1 purchases

GigTab

One-time1
  • GigTab Pro – Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is IMSLP free?
IMSLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigTab free?
GigTab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IMSLP or GigTab?
GigTab is rated higher. IMSLP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while GigTab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IMSLP or GigTab have ads?
Neither IMSLP nor GigTab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMSLP or GigTab?
IMSLP ships an update every 10 days, and GigTab every 3 months. Most recently, IMSLP was updated on November 12, 2026 and GigTab on November 10, 2026.

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