# Autochords vs Guitar Tab Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Autochords at 4.1K against Guitar Tab Maker's 514. Guitar Tab Maker's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Autochords sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Guitar Tab Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Autochords against 4.6 for Guitar Tab Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autochords has 4.1K ratings behind it against 514, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Autochords's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guitar Tab Maker's.

Autochords ships an update every 2 months, Guitar Tab Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Autochords | Guitar Tab Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364/reviews)** | [4.6 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 514 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 79.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrocode Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040321800) | [Kyle Gorlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/541831739) |

## What reviewers say

### Autochords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364)

This app serves as a songwriting aid, offering chord progressions and musical inspiration. It allows users to explore different moods and instruments like guitar, piano, and ukulele to find the perfect sound for their songs. Advanced features are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Chord progression generation by mood, Guitar, piano, and ukulele chord diagrams, Listen to progressions on chosen instruments, Play along to full progressions, Alternative progression suggestions, Customizable progressions (PRO)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app and developer
- 👍 Great app for music creation or chord learning
- 👍 Helpful for songwriting and finding chord progressions
- 👍 Useful for practicing chords and progressions
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain chords not available for custom builder
- 🐛 App freezes up every time user opens it
- 🔒 Limited to only 4 chords in a progression
- 🔒 No option to change time signature or add multiple bars
- 🔒 No piano chord inversions, only root position chords

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes up when opened
- Chord progressions don't sound as intended for some moods

**Requested features**

- Add augmented chords and more chord variations
- Allow creating progressions with more than 4 chords
- Incorporate different time signatures beyond 4/4
- Add chord inversions and more chord types (7ths, 9ths, etc.)
- Expand chord library beyond just diatonic chords


### Guitar Tab Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tab-maker/id1384053393)

Create and edit guitar tablature with ease on your iOS or macOS devices. Sync across platforms, export to various formats, and even listen to your compositions with audio playback. Supports multiple string instruments and offers advanced features through an optional purchase.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync across devices, Export to PDF and GTAB, Audio playback of tabs, Support for multiple string instruments, Designed for guitar tabs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual Family) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium One-Time Buy | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Customizable tunings
- 👍 Great for beginners and experienced players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Limited annotation options (no hammer-ons, pull-offs, etc.)
- 🔍 No playback or audio features
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing and managing tabs
- 🔍 Lack of print or export options

**Reported bugs**

- Tabs randomly deleted or lost
- Infinite loading screen when accessing tabs
- Inability to change tunings in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for advanced tab notation (slides, bends, etc.)
- Implement playback and audio features to hear the tabs
- Improve tab organization and management tools
- Add print and export options (PDF, MIDI, etc.)
- Expand to desktop/web version for better workflow


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Autochords free?

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

### Is Guitar Tab Maker free?

Guitar Tab Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Autochords or Guitar Tab Maker?

Autochords is rated higher. Autochords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Guitar Tab Maker averages 4.6 from 514 ratings.

### Do Autochords or Guitar Tab Maker have ads?

Neither Autochords nor Guitar Tab Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Autochords or Guitar Tab Maker?

Autochords ships an update every 2 months, and Guitar Tab Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Autochords was updated on October 23, 2026 and Guitar Tab Maker on October 26, 2026.

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