Comparison

120 Mandolin Chords Pro vs ABC2Tab

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

Head to head
About

120 Mandolin Chords Pro

Master mandolin chords with a comprehensive learning and reference tool. Visualize finger positions, hear authentic sounds, and save custom chord sequences. Ideal for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Highlights
  • Multiple viewing options (photos, tabs, diagrams)
  • Authentic mandolin sound playback
  • Save favorite chords and sequences
  • Fast chord transposition
  • Left/right-handed switching
  • One-time purchase for unlimited access
Features
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Master mandolin chords quickly and confidently with 120 Mandolin Chords Pro, the ultimate learning and reference tool for mandolin players of all skill levels. It doesn't matter whether you're a beginner learning your first chords or an advanced musician refining your technique, this app gives you everything you need to play, create, and perform with ease! Why Musicians Love 120 Mandolin Chords Pro? + Multiple Viewing Options: See the correct finger position in photos, the chords as tabs and the fretboard diagrams for an instant visual understanding. + Authentic Mandolin Sound Playback: Hear how each chord truly sounds, recorded from an authentic instrument. Train your ear and ensure you're playing it right. + Save Your Favorite Chords: Build custom chord sequences for your favorite songs, save them, and play them anytime. + Transpose Fast: Adjust chords up or down to match your vocal range or song key. + Made For Everyone: Right-handed or left-handed? No problem. Switch instantly in settings. + One-Time Purchase: Just a single purchase gives you unlimited access to all 120 chords and powerful learning tools, forever. Perfect For: + Beginners who want to learn chords the right way from day one + Intermediate & advanced players who need a to a portable chord reference + Songwriters & composers exploring creative inspiration and experimentation + Teachers & students using the app as a quick visual learning aid Why You’ll Love It: Forget scrolling through random chord charts or unreliable online diagrams. Forget wondering if your finger placement is right. With 120 Mandolin Chords Pro, you’ll see, hear, and feel how every chord should sound, just like a pro. Don't let unclear chord charts hold you back any longer! Get 120 Mandolin Chords Pro today and unlock your full potential as a mandolin player!

About

ABC2Tab

This app transforms ABC notation into playable TAB and music notation for various instruments. It supports multiple tunings and instruments, offers practice tracking, and allows for melody playback and recording.

Highlights
  • Convert ABC notation to TAB
  • Support for banjo, mandolin, guitar, tin whistle, and fiddle
  • Multiple guitar tunings
  • Search The Session for tunes
  • Play melody from ABC field
  • Record or upload melodies for matching
  • Save tunes and track practice
Features
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ABC2Tab turns tunes written in ABC notation into practical TAB and music notation for traditional instruments. KEY FEATURES • Convert ABC notation into playable TAB in seconds • Tenor banjo and mandolin support in GDAE tuning • Guitar TAB for Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, and DADGBD • Tin whistle fingering and fiddle notation • Search The Session by title and choose between multiple ABC settings for the same tune • Play the melody directly from the ABC field • Record or upload a melody to see multiple possible tune matches • Save tunes and track your practice progress • Export PDF, PNG, and LilyPond files with Pro HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste ABC notation or find a tune on The Session. 2. Choose an instrument. 3. Select Show TAB. Audio matching is designed for clear, single-note performances of Irish traditional tunes. Results are presented as candidates so you can confirm the correct tune and ABC setting. Free use includes up to 30 conversions per day. ABC2Tab Pro adds unlimited My Tunes, watermark-free output, and file downloads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

120 Mandolin Chords Pro4 screens
ABC2Tab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ABC2Tab at Free against 120 Mandolin Chords Pro's $3.99. 120 Mandolin Chords Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ABC2Tab is free to download; 120 Mandolin Chords Pro costs $3.99 up front. ABC2Tab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. 120 Mandolin Chords Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
120 Mandolin Chords Pro versus ABC2Tab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter120 Mandolin Chords ProABC2Tab
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMax Schleeyoshiaki okazaki

Customer experience

120 Mandolin Chords Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ABC2Tab

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

120 Mandolin Chords Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC2Tab

Subscriptions1
  • ABC2Tab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is 120 Mandolin Chords Pro free?
120 Mandolin Chords Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABC2Tab free?
ABC2Tab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 120 Mandolin Chords Pro or ABC2Tab have ads?
Neither 120 Mandolin Chords Pro nor ABC2Tab shows ads.

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