Music Tutor (Sight vs GigTab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Music Tutor (Sight
This app helps you learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading abilities. Practice identifying notes in various clefs with timed or untimed sessions and track your progress. It offers MIDI support and a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go practice.
- Sheet music reading practice
- Timed note identification
- Treble, bass, and alto clef support
- Customizable note practice range
- MIDI keyboard integration
- Apple Watch companion app
- App Clips for quick access
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Note: This free version is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, use the in-app purchase to upgrade or buy the paid version, Music Tutor Plus from the App Store. Learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading skills with Music Tutor. Develop your speed and accuracy in reading sheet music by identifying music notes in timed sessions. Choose to practice with notes in treble, bass and alto clefs in timed or untimed sessions. After each test, you can review your mistakes and see your progress. Other features of Music Tutor include: • Custom Practice Range - Set your own range of notes that you want to practice with. • Supports notes up to 4 ledger lines above or below the staff on any of the clefs. • Notes Reference Charts - For Treble, Bass and Alto clefs. • MIDI Support - Connect your keyboard or digital piano using Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and respond directly from your instrument. • Companion Apple Watch app using which you can practice recognising music notes on the go. • Supports App Clips and Advanced App Clip Experiences - a way to quickly access and experience a practice session with Music Tutor without having to install the complete app. For Advanced App Clip Experiences, an App Clip invocation URL can be configured using the documentation available at https://musictutorapp.com/appclip.
GigTab
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Your Setlist. Your Sound. Your Stage. GigTab is the essential app for guitarists and musicians who perform live or practice seriously. Manage your entire repertoire, transpose on the fly, and take control of your performance—all in one beautiful app. What You Get: Chord & Lyrics Library – Store unlimited songs with chords and lyrics. Quickly transpose for any key and find the perfect capo position. Live Performance Tools – Real-time tuner, metronome, backing tracks, and looper to nail your practice sessions and live gigs. Setlist Builder – Organize songs into setlists, plan your next performance, and sync with your band in real time. Band Sync – Share setlists, and gig details with your bandmates—everyone stays on the same page. iCloud sync - Across all your devices, keeps your library up-to-date on iPhone and iPad. Start Free – 3 songs free forever. Unlock unlimited songs and pro features with a low-cost subscription. Whether you're a wedding guitarist, a band member, or a solo performer, GigTab gives you the tools to perform confidently and practice smarter. Download now and take your music to the next level. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GigTab at none against Music Tutor (Sight's shown. Music Tutor (Sight's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Music Tutor (Sight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
| Parameter | Music Tutor (Sight | GigTab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bijoy Thangaraj | Jan Niklas Exner |
Bugs and requests
Music Tutor (Sight
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect note sounds when playing higher/lower octaves
- Inability to restore purchases and remove ads
- Landscape mode not supported
Requested features
4 requests- Option to display both treble and bass clefs simultaneously
- Ability to select specific notes or intervals to practice
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Inclusion of rhythm and chord recognition exercises
GigTab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Music Tutor (Sight
- Music Tutor Plus Upgrade$2.99
GigTab
- GigTab Pro - Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- GigTab Pro - Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
Questions
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