# MuTone Note vs GTMaker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MuTone Note | GTMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutone-note/id1548411923/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtmaker-sheet-music-and-tabs/id1643648802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [英群 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547165441) | [Jiaoying Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397378730) |

## What reviewers say

### MuTone Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutone-note/id1548411923)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All features | $19.99 | one-time |


### GTMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtmaker-sheet-music-and-tabs/id1643648802)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month VIP Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month VIP Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year VIP Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


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