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Banjo Companion

Banjo Companion

by Infinaut Technologies, Inc

27 ratings
108 reviews
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🎵 Music

Archived App (Last seen on 26 Mar 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 30, 2011
  • July 13, 2017

Features

Developer

Infinaut Technologies, Inc
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About

This app offers a comprehensive set of tools for banjo players, including chord and scale libraries, alternate tunings, and a metronome. It now features lefty mode, European notation, and pattern generators for musical ideas.

✓Chord and scale library
✓Alternate tunings
✓Lefty mode
✓European/Japanese notation
✓Pattern generators
✓Metronome and drum beats
✓Chord/scale strumming
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Banjo Companion. Based on 27 reviews and a 3.7/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent chord and scale reference tool
  • 🎵High-quality banjo sound output
  • 💰Free version with substantial features
  • 🎯Easy to use interface for beginners
  • 📚Comprehensive chord library
  • 🎚️Useful tuner functionality
  • ⏱️Built-in metronome feature
  • 🔄Multiple tuning options available
  • 📱Left-handed mode support
  • 🎓Great learning aid for new players

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 📱Small buttons and interface elements on iPhone
  • 🔍Fretboard display too small to read easily
  • 💸Aggressive in-app purchase model
  • ⚠️Poor iOS 6 compatibility issues
  • 🎚️Unreliable sound/audio problems
  • 📖Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
  • 🎯Confusing interface navigation
  • 🔧Limited customization options
  • ❌Missing common tunings (tenor, capo support)
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What's New in Banjo Companion

4.3.0

July 13, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bringing everything up to latest SDKs

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

All Tunings

All Tunings

User reviews

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Heck yeah

Some features are behind a small pay wall, but almost everything the average player needs is available for free and at a high quality.
TenorPicker1TenorPicker1

Poor Design

The app is poorly designed; you know it’s bad when it starts and welcomes with a guitar name and does not mention the banjo. The tutorial does not provide a chance to interact. The interface is too busy and the buttons are too small for an iPhone.
Avoid it, and spend the time with a YouTube instructor. You’ll get more banjo with your time.
One Star was one too many.
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JFB2JFB2

Tuner soso

Their are other appa that are much better tuners, apps that can actually listen to the banjo.
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Great for learning scales and chords

Would like to have fingering on scales
clyde2711clyde2711

Fret Board Position Markings

I love this app. Position Markings or fret numbers on the side would be helpful. I’d prefer markings or side dots.
MPGravesMPGraves
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App crashes on startup or after brief use

Bug

Sound stops working intermittently

Bug

Drone string doesn't play consistently

Bug

App plays single note repeatedly without stopping

Bug

Incompatible with iOS 6 and iPhone 5

Bug

Installation hangs or fails to complete

Bug

Volume control not functioning

Bug

Audio lag when clicking strings

Bug

App freezes on title/splash screen

Bug

Incorrect notes displayed in scale mode

Bug

Ads still appear after ad-free purchase

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Fret number markers on fretboard

Feature

Pentatonic scale options

Feature

Melodic/Keith style scales

Feature

Alternative tuning support (Double C, G Modal, Sawmill, etc.)

Feature

Capo functionality

Feature

Custom tuning creation

Feature

Fingering patterns for scales

Feature

Roll/picking pattern simulator

Feature

Larger fretboard display with zoom capability

Feature

Tenor banjo tuning support

Feature

Song tabs or tablature

Feature

Better chord diagram visibility

Feature

Half-neck display option

Feature

Tuning peg display that reflects selected chords

Feature

Barre chord forms and alternative chord positions

Feature

FAQ

What does Banjo Companion do?

Banjo Companion provides a wide range of tools for banjo players. It includes extensive lists of chords and scales, numerous alternate tunings, and a built-in metronome with drum beats. The app also features pattern generators that can help inspire musical ideas and song creation.

What are the key features of Banjo Companion?

Key features include a comprehensive chord and scale library, support for various alternate tunings, and a lefty mode for left-handed players. It also offers European and Japanese notation options, pattern generators for musical exploration, a metronome, and the ability to manually strum chords and scales to hear their sound.

How much does Banjo Companion cost?

The app offers an 'All Access Pass' which provides access to all features, including an ad-free experience, all skins, beat packs, advanced patterns, and all alternate tunings. While the base app may be free, the full functionality is unlocked through this in-app purchase.

Is Banjo Companion compatible with my device?

The description mentions specific improvements for iPad landscape mode, suggesting compatibility with tablets. While not explicitly stated, it is likely designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Users should check the app store for specific operating system requirements.

How can Banjo Companion help me improve as a banjo player?

The app aids improvement by providing quick access to chords and scales, helping you learn and remember them. The pattern generators can spark creativity, while the metronome and drum beats allow for practicing timing. The ability to strum chords and scales helps in understanding their sound, and the tuner ensures your instrument is in tune.