# Reflow vs Tabs & Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Tabs & Notes at 5.0 against Reflow's 3.5. Tabs & Notes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Reflow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Tabs & Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabs & Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reflow has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Reflow's written reviews are positive against 40% of Tabs & Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reflow ships an update every 2 weeks, Tabs & Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reflow | Tabs & Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflow-score-editor/id517574672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabs-and-notes/id587927619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gargant](https://appshunter.io/developer/412446995) | [Oliver Buecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/587927622) |

## What reviewers say

### Reflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflow-score-editor/id517574672)

Create, edit, and share musical scores and guitar tablature. Supports multiple instruments, realistic playback, and import/export of various file formats. Ideal for songwriters and musicians looking to compose and practice.

**Highlights:** Tablature and notation editor, Import Guitar Pro and MIDI files, Realistic instrument playback, Instant web sharing, Multi-track scores, Chord diagrams, Edit while playing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reflow Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Reflow — Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tabs & Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabs-and-notes/id587927619)

This app displays and plays song tablature and notes, supporting gp3, gp4, gp5, and gpx files. It offers full General MIDI sound playback, making it ideal for guitar practice anywhere. Features include easy song downloads, track switching, flexible playback speed, and editable metadata.

**Highlights:** Plays gp3, gp4, gp5, gpx files, Full General MIDI sound playback, Flexible playback speed, Free instrument to track mapping, Editable song metadata, Easy song download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabs & Notes Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reflow free?

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

### Is Tabs & Notes free?

Tabs & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reflow or Tabs & Notes?

Tabs & Notes is rated higher. Reflow averages 3.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Tabs & Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reflow or Tabs & Notes have ads?

Tabs & Notes shows ads; Reflow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reflow or Tabs & Notes?

Reflow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tabs & Notes every 5 months. Most recently, Reflow was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tabs & Notes on October 13, 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.*