Side by side
BeatMapUltimate Guitar
- Starts withBeatMapYour audio fileUltimate GuitarA search for the song
- Who writes the tabBeatMapAI, from your audioUltimate GuitarIts community, plus official tabs for Pro
- A song nobody tabbedBeatMapWorks if you have the audioUltimate GuitarNothing to find
- A famous songBeatMapA draft to check by earUltimate GuitarUsually many versions, some rated
- Chords and lyricsBeatMapNoUltimate GuitarYes, it's what most people use it for
- Official tabsBeatMapNoUltimate Guitar"Over 29,000" with backing tracks, by its own count (Pro)
- Practice toolsBeatMapSpeed 25% to 150%, loop any barsUltimate GuitarSpeed, loop, fretboard view and more on Pro
- Your audioBeatMapStays on your deviceUltimate GuitarIt doesn't need your audio
- FreeBeatMap3 tries a day: tempo, key, first 2 barsUltimate GuitarLarge free library of text tabs and chords
- PaidBeatMapFrom $5/month or $48/yearUltimate GuitarUG Pro+ $9.99/month or $39.99/year (US App Store)
When to use which
Reach for BeatMap when
- The song is a deep cut, a local band, or a riff from a video.
- The tabs you found contradict each other, and you want a second opinion from the audio.
- You recorded the part yourself.
- You want to slow a part down and loop it while you learn.
Reach for Ultimate Guitar when
- The song is well known.
- You just want chords and words to sing along.
- You want a tab with bends, slides and rhythm marked. BeatMap writes only notes and frets.
- You don't have an audio file.
How they work together
- Search Ultimate Guitar first. If a highly rated tab sounds right, you're done, for free.
- If it doesn't sound right, run the guitar part through BeatMap.
- Compare the two against the record. Where they agree, you can trust it. Where they differ, use your ear to settle it.
BeatMap's plans
Starter
$5/month
or $48/year
- 5 tabs a month
- Songs up to 4 minutes
- PDF export
- Tabs saved 30 days
Pro
$9/month
or $86/year
- 15 tabs a month
- Songs up to 8 minutes
- PDF and MIDI export
- Tabs saved for good
Master
$19/month
or $182/year
- 40 tabs a month
- Songs up to 15 minutes
- PDF and MIDI export
- Tabs saved for good
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