# TEFview vs Backbeat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TEFview at 314 against Backbeat's 1. TEFview also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 18.0). Backbeat'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.

Backbeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TEFview has 314 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Backbeat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEFview | Backbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 1 |
| 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 | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416) | [PETER ANTHONY AFIF](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792944829) |

## 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


### Backbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827)

This app helps drummers improve their skills by focusing on rudiments and grooves. It transcribes your playing into musical notation, provides a customizable metronome, and tracks your progress with detailed statistics. Practice routines can be automated to keep you focused and motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time notation transcription, Rudiment library with target tempos, Customizable metronome with subdivisions, Automated practice routines, Groove generation from text descriptions, Progress tracking and speed curves, Exportable song charts as PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEFview free?

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

### Is Backbeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TEFview or Backbeat?

Backbeat is rated higher. TEFview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Backbeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TEFview or Backbeat have ads?

Neither TEFview nor Backbeat 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.*