Reflow
Reflow: Deep Mac and iOS score production with one-time pricing and strong playback tools. Ranked #8 of 32 in Guitar Tab Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac and iOS score production.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forMac and iOS score production
- Free planNo
- Paid from$14.99 one-time
- Tab playbackYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Detailed guitar, bass, drum, and standard notation editing
- Playback includes looping, tempo control, and speed training
- Broad import, export, sharing, and Mac Audio Unit support
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS and iOS
- No subscription-free option below the one-time purchase
- Web sharing is temporary rather than a permanent score host
Our verdict on Reflow
Reflow is a native music-notation editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, aimed at guitarists, bassists, drummers, arrangers, and musicians who need editable scores rather than simple chord charts. It combines tablature, standard notation, chord diagrams, custom tunings, drum notation, and playback in one application. Guitar and bass notation covers techniques such as bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato, palm muting, and tapping, while standard notation can appear alongside tablature or independently.
The published plans show a straightforward one-time purchase: the iOS version costs $14.99 and the Mac version costs $29.99. Both plans provide the full editor after purchase, unlimited tracks, full exports, and Pro features. Reflow supports Guitar Pro, MusicXML, and MIDI import and export, then adds exports to PDF, PNG, SVG, WAV, and M4A. On Mac, Audio Unit instrument and effect hosting extends its fit for users who want to work with software instruments and effects alongside their scores.
Its playback and sharing tools make Reflow particularly suitable for practice and score review. Playback includes looping, tempo control, a metronome, precount, and speed training, and users can edit notes, effects, and dynamics while playback is running. Drum notation includes custom kit mapping and an interactive drumpad. Temporary web sharing provides an interactive score player for sending a playable arrangement to others. Choose Reflow if you want substantial tab and notation editing on Apple devices with broad file support and one-time pricing. Choose another option if you need a Windows or Android application, or a permanent web-based score library.
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Reflow fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $14.99 one-time |
| Supported platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Notation modes | Tab, standard and notation |
| Tab playback | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes |
| Audio recording | Not verified |
| Sharing or publishing | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | reflow.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Reflow
- Guitar ProA mature, deep tab editor for musicians who need notation, playback, and broad exports.9.3
- TuxGuitarA broad free tab editor with strong format support, playback, and four-platform coverage.9.0
- Guitar2TabsA flexible audio-to-tab tool with editing, playback, sharing, and broad export support.8.5
Reflow vs the competition
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