TabNaviGuitar 2 vs Pedalboard Canvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TabNaviGuitar 2
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In this app's "TabNavi mode," information from tablature files (GuitarPro format) loaded into the app is transmitted to the TabNavi guitar via Bluetooth. The LCD fingerboard panel on the guitar neck displays fingerings and string manipulations such as bends, supporting your playing. Furthermore, the playback speed adjustment function and the repeat function for any section allow for practice tailored to the player's level, from basic exercises for beginners to advanced song practice for advanced players. In addition to the songs included in the app, you can also select and practice with GuitarPro format tablature files saved on your smartphone. Meanwhile, "ChordNavi mode" allows you to easily enjoy playing chords along to your favorite YouTube songs. Selecting your favorite song from the list plays the video, and the chord forms are displayed directly on the LCD fingerboard, guiding you through playing the chords. Even songs you've never heard before can be played along to! Whether you want to enjoy your favorite songs at your own pace, accompany a friend singing, or play someone else's favorite song... you can easily enjoy playing the guitar in a variety of situations. You'll be able to play songs you thought you'd given up on. Even songs you don't know, you'll be able to improvise chord accompaniments. Furthermore, in chord dictionary mode, the fretboard LCD guides you to the correct finger placement while voice guidance navigates you on which finger to use. You'll never have to worry about not knowing which finger to use or where to press. Guitarists will be able to realize their envisioned performances and rediscover the joy of playing the guitar. That's "TabNavi Guitar."
Pedalboard Canvas
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Plan not just what fits, but how it connectsβbefore building your pedalboard. Design on iPhone and iPad at true scale, from pedal placement and signal flow to physical cable routes. Use landscape view and pinch zoom to select and edit cable runs. TRUE-SCALE LAYOUT AND SIGNAL FLOW β’ Set board and device dimensions in millimeters and drag devices into position β’ Add pedal photos and adjust jack positions and cable exit directions β’ Plan Guitar-to-Amp Signal Chains and switcher loops β’ Explore layout and signal order separately; share board images and wiring diagrams β’ Follow the first-board tutorial and illustrated routing guide FREE ON IPHONE AND IPAD Save one board with no pedal-count limit. Ads are shown, including a banner while editing the board. Rotation and advanced signal-flow tools require Pro or higher. Physical CAD and image-based opening registration require Signal Pro. PRO: MORE FLEXIBLE LAYOUTS AND SIGNAL FLOW β’ Remove ads, unlock unlimited saved boards, and duplicate boards β’ Use the built-in real-pedal database β’ Rotate pedals in 90-degree steps and place power supplies and junction boxes β’ Assign multiple pedals to a switcher loop and use TUNER OUT β’ Build Advanced Chains with junction channels and amp INPUT/SEND/RETURN Standard Pro does not include physical cable-routing CAD. SIGNAL PRO: ALL PRO FEATURES + PHYSICAL CABLE CAD β’ Edit openings, slots, rails, and underside structure in Board Structure β’ Detect suggested openings from a board image, review them, and confirm registration β’ Design physical signal and DC power cable routes in Cable Routing β’ Pass through an opening to the underside and return through another opening β’ Set plug shape, dimensions, cable diameter, and exit direction; reuse named plug presets β’ Check designed route length, plug passage, and underside clearance β’ Export underside routing as a PNG image Image detection proposes candidates, not guaranteed measurements. Use a near-overhead image with clear opening/background contrast and verify positions and dimensions against the actual board. Cable lengths are design calculations; allow for real-world construction. PLANS AND ACCESS Pro and Signal Pro are auto-renewable subscriptions with monthly and annual options. Signal Pro includes Pro; you do not need both subscriptions. Restore purchases with the same Apple Account to use your plan on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This does not provide automatic board-data sync. See the purchase screen for price, duration, and eligible introductory offers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Saved data is not deleted when a subscription ends. Editing paid features and boards beyond the free saved-board limit is restricted. Previous lifetime purchases can be restored for ad removal and three saved boards; they do not unlock all Pro or Signal Pro features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://htani0606.github.io/app-support-pages/effector-narabe/privacy-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabNaviGuitar 2 at none against Pedalboard Canvas's 5. TabNaviGuitar 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). Pedalboard Canvas's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pedalboard Canvas sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TabNaviGuitar 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
TabNaviGuitar 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Pedalboard Canvas every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TabNaviGuitar 2 | Pedalboard Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TETSUYA NISHI | Hiroki Tani |
In-app purchases
TabNaviGuitar 2
No in-app purchases
Pedalboard Canvas
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Signal Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual$29.991 Year
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- Signal Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- γγ¬γγ’γ η$2.99
Questions
Is TabNaviGuitar 2 free?
Is Pedalboard Canvas free?
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