# Sheet Music Direct vs GigTab

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sheet Music Direct at 13.0 against GigTab's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sheet Music Direct sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and GigTab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheet Music Direct | GigTab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-direct/id499069309/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sheet Music Direct](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749774433) | [Jan Niklas Exner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780896880) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheet Music Direct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-direct/id499069309)

Access over 2.2 million premium sheet music arrangements and guitar tabs. Features include instant transposition, score playback, set lists, and offline mode. An optional subscription offers unlimited streaming and access to a vast library.

**Highlights:** 2.2 million+ sheet music arrangements, Interactive score playback, Instant transposition, Set lists for organization, Offline mode, Bluetooth pedal support, Printable sheet music

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Music Score | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $2.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $3.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMD Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $5.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $6.99 | one-time |
| Digital Music Score | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant access to a vast library of sheet music
- 📚 Wide variety of genres and arrangements
- 🎹 Ability to transpose and adjust playback settings
- 💾 Convenient for gigging musicians
- 🔍 Helpful for finding obscure or niche songs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and per-song costs
- 🔒 Inability to download or print purchased music
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Subpar search functionality and navigation
- 🖌️ Lack of annotation and markup tools

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing music library after updates
- Playback issues with incorrect tempos and speeds
- Compatibility problems on newer iOS devices
- Inconsistent behavior when changing keys or transposing

**Requested features**

- Add offline access and printing capabilities
- Improve search and browsing experience
- Implement annotation and markup features
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Optimize app performance and stability


### GigTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigtab/id6799355637)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GigTab Pro - Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| GigTab Pro - Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheet Music Direct free?

Sheet Music Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GigTab free?

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

### Do Sheet Music Direct or GigTab have ads?

Neither Sheet Music Direct nor GigTab shows ads.

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