# TEFview vs SM Music Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TEFview at 303 against SM Music Reader's 2. TEFview also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). SM Music Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SM Music Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TEFview has 303 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of TEFview's written reviews are positive against 100% of SM Music Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEFview | SM Music Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416) | [Sao Mai Center for the Blind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532411613) |

## What reviewers say

### TEFview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413)

This app lets you view, print, and play musical tablatures and various music file formats on your iOS device. It supports MIDI playback with speed control, metronome, and file management features for easy organization and sharing.

**Highlights:** View tablatures and standard notation, MIDI playback with speed control, Assign volume and MIDI instrument per track, Metronome and countdown timer, File manager with WIFI sharing, PDF export for printing and sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays all tef files flawlessly
- 🎶 Can change tempo for learning
- 👍 Amazing free resource
- 🎹 Brilliant for MIDI to Notation
- 🎸 Great for learning new songs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Settings for print not user-friendly
- 🤖 Synth sounds could be improved
- 🔍 Scrolling can be too sensitive

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with files in iCloud Drive
- Crashes when opening MIDI files

**Requested features**

- Left-handed fretboard view
- Chord name display
- Ability to delete downloaded files


### SM Music Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611)

This application allows users to read and play sheet music in MusicXML format. It offers features for both sighted and visually impaired individuals, including screen reader support and braille translation. Access a vast online library of scores and manage your favorites.

**Highlights:** Read MusicXML files, Screen reader compatibility, Braille music translation, MIDI playback with tempo control, Sheet music drawing, Bookmark management, Access online music library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEFview free?

TEFview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SM Music Reader free?

SM Music Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TEFview or SM Music Reader?

SM Music Reader is rated higher. TEFview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while SM Music Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TEFview or SM Music Reader have ads?

Neither TEFview nor SM Music Reader shows ads.

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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.*