MelloNote vs TabWriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MelloNote
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MelloNote is your digital music stand for the stage. Display lyrics with inline chords, keep time with a built-in metronome, and move through your setlist hands-free โ on a clean, glanceable screen built for live performance. Whether you're leading worship, gigging with a band, or practicing at home, MelloNote keeps everything you need right in front of you. FEATURES โข Lyrics with inline chords โ see chords exactly where you play them, in a clear, stage-readable layout. โข One-tap transpose โ change key on the fly without editing your charts. โข Built-in metronome โ set the tempo per song, with a count-in before you start. โข Setlists โ organize songs into sets and step through them in order during a show. โข Auto-scroll โ keep your hands on the instrument while the lyrics move with you. โข Backing tracks โ attach an audio track to a song and play along. โข PDF lead sheets & notation images โ add chord charts, sheet music, or scans to any song. โข Built for iPad, great on iPhone โ a layout designed for a tablet on a stand. โข Works fully offline โ no account or connection required to perform. PLAY TOGETHER Keep multiple devices on the same song and the same spot in real time over your local network โ perfect for bands and worship teams who want everyone on the same page, automatically. FREE TO USE MelloNote is free, with up to 15 songs and every performance feature included. MELLONOTE PRO Unlock MelloNote Pro with a single one-time purchase (no subscription) to get: โข Unlimited songs โข Cloud sync โ back up your library and keep it in sync across all your devices Build your library, take it to the stage, and never lose your place.
TabWriter
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Hey, I'm Drew. I love playing guitar, but I got tired of losing my song ideas, so I built this clean, simple tab writer to jot down my tabs and chords right on my phone. If you're passionate about playing and just want a simple grid that stays out of your way and lets you capture your music, I hope this helps you out too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabWriter at none against MelloNote's 1. MelloNote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MelloNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TabWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MelloNote | TabWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 26.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prince Samuel | Drew Koewler |
In-app purchases
MelloNote
- MelloNote Pro$9.99
TabWriter
No in-app purchases








