Comparison

MuTone Note vs GTMaker

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

Head to head
About

MuTone Note

Create and edit simplified music scores, staff scores, and drum scores. Generate MIDI playback files and convert MIDI to scores. Supports hundreds of instruments and multiple parts simultaneously. Export scores as PNG images or high-quality PDF files.

Highlights
  • Simplified music score editing
  • Staff score editing
  • Drum score editing
  • MIDI playback file generation
  • MIDI to score conversion
  • Multiple instrument support
  • Export to PNG and PDF
Features
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Support the editing and creation of simplified music score, staff score and drum score, MIDI playback files can be generated, and MIDI files can be converted into music scores, Support the mutual conversion of simplified music and staff, It supports the playback of hundreds of musical instruments, Support simultaneous performance of multiple parts, Supports exporting PNG pictures, Support the export of high-quality PDF files, Support chords, continuous notes, decorative notes, repetition, jumping house and other music symbols

About

GTMaker

Create and edit sheet music, guitar tabs, and numbered notation on your mobile device. Export your compositions in various professional formats like GuitarPro, MusicXML, PDF, and MIDI. Seamlessly continue your work in other music software.

Highlights
  • 3-in-1 professional editor (staff, TAB, numbered notation)
  • Export to GuitarPro, MusicXML, PDF, MIDI
  • Intuitive touchscreen layout
  • Multi-track support for arrangements
  • Auto-formatting for print-ready scores
Features
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GTMaker: The Fastest Way to Create Sheet Music Capture your musical inspiration in seconds. GTMaker is a powerful yet simple mobile notation editor designed for every musician. ■ 3-in-1 Professional Editor Create and edit multiple formats in one app: Standard Staff (Piano & Classical) Guitar TAB (Six-line notation) Numbered Notation (Jianpu) ■ Universal Compatibility Don’t let your work stay on your phone. Export your scores to industry-standard formats: GuitarPro (.gp), MusicXML, PDF, and MIDI. Seamlessly continue your work in Logic Pro, Musescore, or Cubase. ■ Smart & Fast Editing Intuitive Layout: Designed for touchscreens—no complex menus. Multi-Track Support: Build full arrangements with multiple instruments. Auto-Formatting: Beautiful, print-ready scores automatically. Turn your ideas into professional scores today. Download GTMaker and start composing!

Screenshots

MuTone Note4 screens
GTMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GTMaker at 3.7 against MuTone Note's 2.5. MuTone Note's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. MuTone Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GTMaker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GTMaker holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuTone Note ships an update fortnightly, GTMaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MuTone Note versus GTMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuTone NoteGTMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer英群 陈Jiaoying Wang

Customer experience

MuTone Note

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative32.6%

GTMaker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MuTone Note

One-time1
  • Unlock All features$19.99
3 purchases

GTMaker

One-time3
  • 1-Month VIP Membership$2.99
  • 3-Month VIP Membership$7.99
  • 1-Year VIP Membership$14.99

Questions

Is MuTone Note free?
MuTone Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GTMaker free?
GTMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MuTone Note or GTMaker?
GTMaker is rated higher. MuTone Note averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GTMaker averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MuTone Note or GTMaker have ads?
Neither MuTone Note nor GTMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MuTone Note or GTMaker?
MuTone Note ships an update fortnightly, and GTMaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, MuTone Note was updated on October 29, 2026 and GTMaker on October 30, 2026.

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