# Guitar Pro vs TEFpad

The clearest difference is rating: TEFpad at 4.2 against Guitar Pro's 3.6. TEFpad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 47%). Guitar Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (896 vs 46). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Guitar Pro costs $6.99 and TEFpad $5.99 up front. TEFpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guitar Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

TEFpad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Pro has 896 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Guitar Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of TEFpad's.

Guitar Pro ships an update every 2 months, TEFpad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Pro | TEFpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-pro/id400666114/reviews) | **[4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefpad/id517830471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **896** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #149 |
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arobas Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/400666117) | [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-pro/id400666114)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

View and play sheet music and tablature files from a popular desktop program. Practice songs, record ideas with a single-track tablature editor, and access a library of scores. Supports various file formats and includes practice tools.

**Highlights:** Play GP3/4/5/6/7/8 and PowerTab files, Tablature, slash, and standard notation support, Multitrack player with soundboard, Metronome and visual countdown, Single-track tablature editor (NotePad), Export to PDF and Guitar Pro formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice tool
- 👍 Useful for learning songs
- 🎸 Essential for guitarists
- 💡 Notepad feature for quick ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Poor sound quality
- 📱 Limited mobile functionality
- 💰 Overpriced for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupt file issues
- Playback sync problems
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Multi-track editing
- Finer tempo control
- Drum programming
- Improved file management
- Seamless desktop integration


### TEFpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefpad/id517830471)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a tablature editor for iOS devices that allows users to open, display, print, and play TablEdit files. It supports importing various music file formats and offers editing capabilities for creating new arrangements or modifying existing ones. Advanced features and unlimited saving are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Import various music file formats, Create new tablature arrangements, Edit and save tablature files, Display tablature and standard notation, MIDI playback with real-time control, Export to PDF, ABC, MIDI, WAV, and Music XML

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TEFpad Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive usability
- 🎵 Versatile for music notation
- 🎸 Excellent for tablature
- 📱 Mobile convenience
- 💡 Powerful features for price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual difficult to use
- 🖱️ Clunky interface
- 🐞 Buggy performance
- 💸 Expensive Pro version
- 📚 Incomplete help files

**Reported bugs**

- Rating pop-ups ignore iOS settings
- Pro version disappeared after purchase
- App crashes when printing
- Audio quits playing
- Adding pull-offs creates ties across bars

**Requested features**

- Search function for manual
- Support for Apple Magic Keyboard
- Simultaneous input of text, chords, and TAB numbers
- Ability to change instrument display on sidebar
- Ability to make font larger


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Pro free?

Guitar Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TEFpad free?

TEFpad costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Pro or TEFpad?

TEFpad is rated higher. Guitar Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 896 ratings, while TEFpad averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.

### Do Guitar Pro or TEFpad have ads?

Guitar Pro shows ads; TEFpad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Pro or TEFpad?

Guitar Pro ships an update every 2 months, and TEFpad every 5 months. Most recently, Guitar Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and TEFpad on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guitar Pro or TEFpad?

Guitar Pro currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and TEFpad at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*