# TEFpad vs Bright Star

The clearest difference is price: Bright Star at Free against TEFpad's $5.99. Bright Star also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (80% vs 64%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bright Star is free to download; TEFpad costs $5.99 up front. TEFpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bright Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bright Star holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TEFpad's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bright Star's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEFpad | Bright Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefpad/id517830471/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-star-banjo/id1114799523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416) | [Jiri Markalous](https://appshunter.io/developer/569624502) |

## What reviewers say

### TEFpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefpad/id517830471)

This app is a tablature editor for iOS devices that allows users to open, display, print, and play TablEdit files. It supports importing various music file formats and offers editing capabilities for creating new arrangements or modifying existing ones. Advanced features and unlimited saving are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Import various music file formats, Create new tablature arrangements, Edit and save tablature files, Display tablature and standard notation, MIDI playback with real-time control, Export to PDF, ABC, MIDI, WAV, and Music XML

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TEFpad Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive usability
- 🎵 Versatile for music notation
- 🎸 Excellent for tablature
- 📱 Mobile convenience
- 💡 Powerful features for price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual difficult to use
- 🖱️ Clunky interface
- 🐞 Buggy performance
- 💸 Expensive Pro version
- 📚 Incomplete help files

**Reported bugs**

- Rating pop-ups ignore iOS settings
- Pro version disappeared after purchase
- App crashes when printing
- Audio quits playing
- Adding pull-offs creates ties across bars

**Requested features**

- Search function for manual
- Support for Apple Magic Keyboard
- Simultaneous input of text, chords, and TAB numbers
- Ability to change instrument display on sidebar
- Ability to make font larger


### Bright Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-star-banjo/id1114799523)

Learn banjo parts for the musical "Bright Star" with interactive tabs and split-screen video lessons. Explore songs written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

**Highlights:** Interactive banjo tabs, Split-screen video lessons, Learn songs from "Bright Star" musical, Songs by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Multiple banjo playing styles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEFpad free?

TEFpad costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bright Star free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TEFpad or Bright Star?

Bright Star is rated higher. TEFpad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Bright Star averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do TEFpad or Bright Star have ads?

Neither TEFpad nor Bright Star shows ads.

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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.*