# TEFview vs Banjo Licks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TEFview at none against Banjo Licks's 1. TEFview also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.0). Banjo Licks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banjo Licks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $38.99 per month. TEFview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Banjo Licks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TEFview has 322 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Banjo Licks's.

TEFview ships an update every 5 months, Banjo Licks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEFview | Banjo Licks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banjo-licks/id6802176455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **322** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416) | [Daily Banjo Licks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802176457) |

## 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


### Banjo Licks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banjo-licks/id6802176455)

Learn bluegrass music by ear for banjo and guitar. This app offers a comprehensive system with lick packs, song experiences, and structured programs to develop musical confidence and improvisation skills. New content is added monthly, with lessons taught by a professional musician.

**Highlights:** Learn by ear, not just tabs, Lick packs for musical vocabulary, Song experiences for full tunes, Structured learning programs, 500+ lessons with monthly updates, Community feedback and support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All Access | $38.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEFview free?

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

### Is Banjo Licks free?

Banjo Licks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TEFview or Banjo Licks?

Banjo Licks is rated higher. TEFview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Banjo Licks averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TEFview or Banjo Licks have ads?

Neither TEFview nor Banjo Licks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TEFview or Banjo Licks?

TEFview ships an update every 5 months, and Banjo Licks every 6 weeks. Most recently, TEFview was updated on November 10, 2026 and Banjo Licks on October 31, 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.*