# TabGenius vs Melodist Composer

The clearest difference is rating: TabGenius at 5.0 against Melodist Composer's 4.0. TabGenius also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Melodist Composer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TabGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Melodist Composer asks for nothing beyond the download.

TabGenius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TabGenius has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | TabGenius | Melodist Composer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabgenius/id6742207048/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodist-composer-tab-editor/id6757950909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Harrison Burt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578505380) | [New World Code Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607264302) |

## What reviewers say

### TabGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabgenius/id6742207048)

This app uses AI to instantly generate guitar tabs from typed or spoken input. It also creates unique album artwork to complement your music. Designed for musicians of all levels, it offers a user-friendly interface for composing, practicing, and sharing.

**Highlights:** Instant tab generation, Voice-to-tab conversion, AI-generated album artwork, User-friendly dark theme interface, Save and share tabs, Continuous AI improvement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabGenius+ | $7.99 | per month |
| TabGenius+ | $49.99 | per year |


### Melodist Composer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodist-composer-tab-editor/id6757950909)

This app allows you to write and edit tablature for guitar, bass, drums, and synths on your mobile device. It features a unique version history for all edits and includes advanced music analysis tools to understand your compositions.

**Highlights:** Tablature writing for guitar, bass, drums, synth, Unlimited undo/redo history for edits, Harmonic and rhythmic analysis, Dynamic and motivic analysis, Pattern and style analysis, Import Guitar Pro, MIDI, and MusicXML files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TabGenius free?

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

### Is Melodist Composer free?

Melodist Composer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TabGenius or Melodist Composer?

TabGenius is rated higher. TabGenius averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Melodist Composer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TabGenius or Melodist Composer have ads?

Neither TabGenius nor Melodist Composer 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.*