TabMaker vs String Tension Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TabMaker
Create, play, and share guitar, bass, and ukulele tabs. Features AI-powered guitar-to-tab conversion, cloud saving, and community tabs. Export to PDF, MP3, or text, and print directly from your device.
- AI Guitar to Tabs
- Export to PDF/MP3/TEXT
- Cloud Tab Saving
- Playback with Built-in Instruments
- Share Tabs via Link
- Community Tabs Access
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Create guitar, bass, banjo or ukulele tabs, play it, export it to the PDF, MP3, MIDI, TEXT or print it directly from your phone. You can also play created tabs using built-in instruments like electric guitar or acoustic guitar and more! Main features: - Guitar to Tabs AI (Artificial Intelligence) - 2 modes: ASCII tabs or full music notation - Export to PDF/MP3/TEXT/MIDI, Print - Share your tab via link - Playback option - Save tabs in the cloud - Community tabs Supported instruments: Guitar (6-string) Guitar (5-string) Guitar (7-string) Guitar (8-string) Guitar (9-string) Guitar (10-string) Guitar (12-string) Bass (4-string) Bass (5-string) Bass (6-string) Banjo (5-string) Ukulele Mandolin Charango Privacy Policy: https://tab-maker.com/en/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://tab-maker.com/en/terms-of-service
String Tension Calc
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Unlock the perfect tone and playability with precise string tension calculations. Whether you are a luthier, technician, or player, this app helps you optimize your guitar setup instantly. The intuitive String Tension Dashboard displays real-time data for all six strings. Simply input your scale length, string gauge, and tuning to see exact tension in pounds. Avoid breakage and improve intonation with data-driven precision. Designed for speed and accuracy, this tool supports standard and alternate tunings. Get the perfect feel for your instrument today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: String Tension Calc at none against TabMaker's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. TabMaker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and String Tension Calc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TabMaker | String Tension Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mateusz Kulinski | Vasilii Polovnikov |
In-app purchases
TabMaker
- Weekly subscription$1.497 Days
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual subscription$34.991 Year
String Tension Calc
- Premium$2.997 Days
- Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$7.99
Questions
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