Comparison

Reflow vs Maestrom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reflow

This application allows musicians to create and edit musical scores for various instruments. It supports importing multiple file formats, offers realistic instrument playback, and includes tools for composition and practice. All data is stored locally, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • Tablature and notation editing
  • Import Guitar Pro, MIDI, and MusicXML files
  • Realistic virtual instrument playback
  • Multi-track score composition
  • Chord diagram library
  • Looping and playback speed adjustment
  • Export to multiple formats (MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, WAV)
Features
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Reflow is a tablature and notation editor for guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. Write tabs, compose songs, import Guitar Pro and MIDI files, and hear everything played back with realistic instruments. Trusted by thousands of musicians for over a decade. Import Your Files - Open Guitar Pro 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 files (.gp, .gp5) - Import Standard MIDI files with track mapping and quantization controls - Import MusicXML files - Access thousands of tabs shared online Tablature & Notation - Guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, and any stringed instrument - Bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, harmonics, and all standard techniques - Lyrics with auto-advance — press Space or Hyphen to chain syllables across beats - Standard notation stays in sync above the tab staff - Custom tuning support Virtual Instruments - Interactive piano keyboard — tap to enter or preview notes - Interactive fretboard — see note names, tap to enter notes - Scale overlay — display any scale on the keyboard or fretboard Drum Notation - Full drum kit mapping on a standard percussion staff - Custom drum mapping editor — assign any MIDI note to any staff position - Enter beats with keyboard shortcuts, numeric keypad, or tap input Chord Diagrams - Built-in library with 89 chord types and voicings - Add diagrams above any beat - Chord names display automatically Multi-Track Scores - Combine guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals in one score - Solo, mute, and adjust volume and pan per track - Realistic instrument sounds across 128 instruments - Rack view with per-track controls and custom track colors Edit While It Plays - Edit your score during playback — hear changes in real time - Add notes, adjust dynamics, switch instruments without stopping Audio & Practice - High-quality instrument sounds with instant playback - Loop / A-B repeat — drag markers to loop any section - Adjustable playback speed from 0.25x to 2x - Metronome, precount, and playback tracking - MIDI input from external controllers View Modes - Continuous vertical scroll — modern reading experience - Page view with Fit Page Width - Free zoom and horizontal scroll Export & Share - Export to MusicXML, GP5, GP7, MIDI, WAV, M4A, and PDF - Open your scores in Dorico, Sibelius, MuseScore, or Finale - Print your scores directly - Bundled sample songs to explore and learn from Keyboard Shortcuts - Full keyboard support on Mac and iPad with hardware keyboard - Works on all keyboard layouts — AZERTY, QWERTZ, and more Privacy First - All data stored locally on your device - iCloud backup and sync - No account, no login, no tracking - Works fully offline One-Time Purchase - Free to try — all features available in evaluation mode - Evaluation watermark and 10-measure export limit - Purchase once to remove the watermark and unlock full exports Download Reflow and start creating music today.

About

Maestrom

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One tap by the bandleader and every musician's screen opens the same chord chart. Musicians join in seconds with a code, over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network, all in sync. Maestrom: chords, setlists and real-time band sync for live music. Tap a song and every musician's screen opens the same chart at the same moment. No internet at the venue? The sound desk's Wi-Fi router is enough: Maestrom works over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network. With its offline-first design, your songs and setlists are always at hand in rehearsal and on stage. Smart setlist tools Arrange songs by energy and program flow: opener, build-up, finale. Set key, BPM and notes per song, drag to reorder, and shape the whole night in advance. Maestro mode: lead your band on stage • Broadcast the same chart to every connected musician so everyone is on the same song • Push key and tempo changes to the whole band instantly • Send stage cues: Chorus, Solo, Extend, Back to top, Final, STOP • See each musician's connection live; if the app closes during an internet stage, return to it with the same code Musician mode: connect in seconds • Enter the 6-character code or tap the shared link, pick your instrument and join; internet or local Wi-Fi is resolved automatically • When the Maestro sends a song, your screen opens it, even if the song was never saved on your device • Browse the setlist ahead of time, see what's next and scroll your own part freely Solo mode: for solo performers • Build a program in minutes, follow lyrics and chords full screen and change key on the fly Built for cover bands, wedding and event acts, hotel, restaurant and bar gigs, choirs and any musicians who play together. Highlights • Structured chord and chart editor with transpose • Chords-only measure grid view, alternate chords, repeats and time-signature changes • Chord diagrams and metronome • Smart setlist builder (energy / program flow) • Maestro, Musician and Solo modes with real-time sync • Internet or local Wi-Fi, offline-first, zero setup • Stage cues and instrument notes; the screen stays awake on stage • Import MusicXML and iReal Pro playlists; share songs and setlists as files; export setlists as PDF • Ready-made song packs • iPhone and iPad (landscape on iPad) • Turkish and English • Dark and light themes for rehearsal and stage Song packs contain chord charts and setlist flows prepared for live-performance practice. Audio recordings and official sheet music are not included; paid packs do not include lyrics. The free pack contains public-domain songs with lyrics. With Maestrom Pro, unlock unlimited songs, setlists and live stages, and unlimited musicians per stage. All tools are included in the free plan too. On stage, everyone on the same song, in the same flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.maestrom.live/terms?l=en Privacy Policy: https://app.maestrom.live/privacy?l=en

Screenshots

Reflow4 screens
Maestrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Reflow and Maestrom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Maestrom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflow ships an update every 9 days, Maestrom weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Reflow versus Maestrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflowMaestrom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGargantSistem Robotik Yazilim Hizmetleri LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reflow

One-time1
  • Reflow — Full Version$14.99
3 purchases

Maestrom

Subscriptions2
  • Maestrom Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Maestrom Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Turkish Pop Chart Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Reflow free?
Reflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maestrom free?
Maestrom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reflow or Maestrom have ads?
Neither Reflow nor Maestrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflow or Maestrom?
Reflow ships an update every 9 days, and Maestrom weekly. Most recently, Reflow was updated on November 13, 2026 and Maestrom on October 31, 2026.

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