Create A Riff vs Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Create A Riff
Transform text into guitar riffs with accompanying tab notation. Add chords and choose drum styles to create unique musical pieces. Explore a new way to visualize and play musical ideas.
- Text to guitar riff conversion
- Guitar neck and tab staff visualization
- Mute guitar for playback
- Add chords via strings or synth
- Rock or progressive drum styles
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'Create A Riff' is an app that lets you type in a name, word, phrase, etc... (max 16 letters), then watch it play as a riff on a guitar neck and tab staff, or you can mute the guitar and play along. You can also add chords via strings or a synth, and choose from rock or progressive drums. The app is the rock/guitar version of the app 'Play The Name'. App concept by Ron Jarzombek Graphics by Ron Jarzombek Programming by Gunpreet Singh Matharoo twitter/@itsmatharoo www.ronjarzombek.com www.ronjarzombek.com/rjapps.html Ron Jarzombek - - lead guitarist and composer of Blotted Science, Spastic Ink and WatchTower, as featured on the CDs… ‘Blotted Science – The Animation Of Entomology’, ‘Blotted Science – The Machinations Of Dementia’, ‘Spastic Ink – Ink Complete’, ‘Spastic Ink – Ink Compatible’, ‘Ron Jarzombek – Solitarily Speaking Of Theoretical Confinement’ 'Ron Jarzombek - PHHHP Plus!' ‘WatchTower – Control And Resistance’, 'WatchTower - 'Math Concepts: Book One' Digital singles... 'Frenetically Inconsistent Velocities Entwined' 'The Ink Panther' 'All Along The WatchTower' 'She Blotted Me With Science' Other apps: 'Play The Name' 'Beyond Life And Cosmic Kinetics' 'Razor Blade Babies' 'Kill The Digital Distortion' - featured in Joel McIver's '100 Top Metal Guitarists' book (#32)
Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor
This app helps musicians visualize, edit, and perfect guitar and drum tabs. It offers interactive playback, supports various file formats, and allows for custom tab creation. It's designed for both composing new music and refining existing tracks.
- Tab visualization
- Tab editing
- Guitar Pro file import/export
- MIDI file import/export
- Interactive real-time playback
- Adjustable playback speed and looping
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TabFlow is the ultimate tool for musicians looking to bring their guitar or drum compositions to life. With its sleek and intuitive interface, TabFlow allows you to visualize, edit, and perfect guitar and drum tabs effortlessly. Whether you're crafting new riffs or refining your favorite tracks, TabFlow makes the process smooth and engaging. Key Features: - Tab Visualization: Easily view guitar and drum tabs with an interactive and clear interface, making practice and performance seamless. - Tab Editing: Customize existing tabs or create your own with a simple yet feature-packed editor. Perfect for writing songs or tailoring tabs to your playing style. - Guitar Pro File Support: Seamlessly import Guitar Pro files and access a wealth of pre-existing tabs to customize or practice. Or export created tabs to Guitar Pro 5 format. - MIDI File Support: Allows import/export of tabs in MIDI format. - Interactive Mode: Take your practice sessions to the next level! TabFlow listens to your guitar playing in real time and adjusts playback speed and timing to match your performance, providing a dynamic learning experience. - All-in-One Playback Tool: Control playback speed, loop specific sections, and isolate parts for focused practice, whether it’s a solo, riff, or drum groove. - Lifetime Access with Premium: Upgrade to TabFlow Premium for a one-time payment of just $7.99 USD to unlock all features for life. TabFlow bridges creativity and learning, empowering musicians to compose, practice, and grow. Whether you're a hobbyist or a seasoned player, TabFlow is your go-to companion for mastering guitar and drum tabs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor at 5.0 against Create A Riff's 4.5. Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 60%). Create A Riff's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Create A Riff asks for nothing beyond the download.
Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Create A Riff has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Create A Riff's written reviews are positive against 89% of Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor's.
| Parameter | Create A Riff | Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ron Jarzombek | FRACTAL ASPECT LLC |
Customer experience
Create A Riff
Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor
In-app purchases
Create A Riff
No in-app purchases
Guitar Tab Visualizer & Editor
- Premium$7.99
