# Bass Fretboard Addict Lite

> Interactive bass guitar fretboard trainer for notes, chords, and ear training. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Rylee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-fretboard-addict-lite/id420135078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Rylee](https://appshunter.io/developer/406919262)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-fretboard-addict-lite/id420135078/reviews.md

## What is Bass Fretboard Addict Lite?

This app gives you an invaluable tool for mastering the fretboard.  Come join over 1,000,000 musicians of all levels and see why they can't stop playing Fretboard Addict for learning & practicing bass guitar fretboard notes, chords, soloing, ear training, and sight reading.  You will improve your skills by using the app just 5 minutes a day and then applying the knowledge to your real instrument.  There is nothing else like this in the app store!!!

WE'VE BEEN FEATURED IN:
• IK Multimedia IKlip App of the Week
• Premier Guitar Magazine
• iTunes App Store Top Areas

WHAT USERS ARE SAYING:
"I am a guitar teacher and this app is great for learning the notes on the strings - able to customize very well for quizzing yourself or your students!!" 

"This is a well thought out app that is teaching me the fretboard while on vacation from my guitar. The best learning tool that I've yet to encounter for this purpose." 

CHECK OUT A DEMONSTRATION VIDEO AT:
www.guitaraddict.net

SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE ON YOUR IPHONE, IPAD, AND IPOD TOUCH:
Easy to use with a method that just works.  No fretboard scrolling, real instrument sounds, and you only have to buy once for all of your iOS devices.

CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM EXERCISES:
• Configure the fretboard the way you want it!  Simply touch the fretboard to select notes or chords to work on or use the convenient presets
• Presets for configuring notes to work on by Key, by String, by Fret, or by Note 
• Presets for configuring chords to work on by Key, by Inversion, by Strings, by Type, or by Root Note 
• Learn the fretboard forwards, backwards, randomly, vertically, and horizontally
• English (C D E F G A B) or Romance (Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si) Syllables
• Right and Left Handed Options
• Smart learning engine that keeps track of your incorrect answers and gives you the best next round
• Configure Sharps or Flats
• Configure whether the answer is shown, sound is heard, and/or notation is shown when you want to challenge yourself further.

LEARN & PRACTICE NOTES:
Master fretboard notes intelligently with 11 built in musical key exercises that progress in difficulty or create your own exercises.  Learning the fretboard notes is fundamental to understanding chords.

LEARN & PRACTICE CHORDS:
Master the fundamental triad chords (maj, min, dim, aug) intelligently with 11 built in musical key exercises that progress in difficulty or create your own exercises.  Learning triad chords will take your playing to the next level.

LEARN & PRACTICE FRETBOARD POSITIONS:
Master fretboard movement by practicing and recognizing fretboard note and chord positions.  This will give you the confidence and the mental training for playing notes and chords all over the fretboard.

LEARN 11 MUSICAL KEYS:
Gain an understanding of the circle of fifths and learn the notes & chords in 11 major musical keys.  This will help you to pick up and play a song with ease!

LEARN & PRACTICE EAR TRAINING:
Improve your ability to improvise and play by ear with ear training exercises for notes and chords

LEARN & PRACTICE SIGHT READING:
Practice reading music notation which will help you sight read and gain an understanding of how pitch relates to the fretboard positions

PRACTICE WHAT YOU LEARN:
Solo on a responsive fretboard to practice notes, chords, sight reading, and ear training or just relax and create some music

MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS:
Simple color coded statistics show you where you are strong and weak on the fretboard.  This is a great way to know where to adjust your practice routines.

THE APP IS LOADED WITH FRETBOARD FUN:
•Limited Notes feature is included
•Limited Chords feature is included
•Full Notes, Chord and Solo features are available as in-app purchases
•Alternate Tunings are available as in-app purchases

## Key features

- Fretboard note and chord learning
- Customizable exercises
- Ear training
- Sight reading practice
- Smart learning engine
- Real instrument sounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Feature | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chords Feature | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solo Feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eb Tuning | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bass Fretboard Addict Lite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning fretboard
- 👍 Helps master memory
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Productive and fun
- 👍 Improves playing abilities
- 👍 Teaches note relationships
- 👍 Fast recall
- 👍 Good free app
- 👍 Helpful for new players
- 👍 Great learning tool

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive full version
- 💰 Limited free features
- 💰 "Free" app requires payment
- 💰 Overpriced upgrades
- 💰 Bait and switch tactics
- 👎 App is junk/garbage
- 👎 Not free, requires purchase
- 👎 Poorly designed interface
- 👎 Confusing setup
- 👎 Ad banner blocks buttons
- 👎 No support for 6-string bass
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Emails to support undeliverable
- Issues with use on iPad
- A on G string out of tune
- Doesn't work on iPhone 5 (notes at nut)
- Hard to touch open string buttons on iPod
- Doesn't work
- App just crashes
- Most features require purchase
- Limited access only
- Free version is pointless
- Free version is terrible
- Restore purchases needed every time
- Keeps asking to pay
- Awkward viewing on iPad
- Ad banner across interface buttons
- Setup is confusing
- Interface needs work
- Slow and useless

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for fretboard
- Left-handed mode
- Support for 5-string bass with high C
- Training for chords
- Discounted pricing for incremental purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-fretboard-addict-lite/id420135078/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No response

*2025-08-29*

Issues with use on iPad.
Tried several times to get in touch with “support”. All emails came back “undeliverable”

Moving onto other apps

### 5/5 — Fret Board master

*2025-03-22*

This is a great app for mastering your memory of the fret board.  This allows me to play all over the neck and make cool fills.

### 2/5 — U have to pay to use the full version

*2020-05-06*

The only free features are the open strings.

### 1/5 — Unsinnig

*2019-01-30*

Einfach ohne Sinn und Verstand...

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-08-26*

It would be good if when I hold my phone in landscape mode that the notes on the fretboard would twist into that position also. Amazing app.

### 5/5 — very Good

*2017-06-22*

I wrote a bad review b/ c I didnt know how to use it. 🙄

### 5/5 — Buenísimo

*2016-09-23, version 1.7.3*

Me gusta mucho esta aplicación por q estás jugando y aprendiendo es muy fácil. Pronto seré un bajista.  Dios les Bendiga a todos.

### 5/5 — Definitely recommend this app,but...

*2016-06-17*

I just downloaded this app for it's obvious purpose but and it works great, helps out a lot, and it's productive and a good time killer. But it would be cool to add a lefty mode for us hard-to-find lefty's lol.

### 3/5 — Needs optimization

*2016-03-08*

The A on the g string is way out of tune. Needs to be free!

### 1/5 — Most Expensive...beware!

*2016-02-17*

This free app has some fine features but will soon leave you hanging (frustrated) for a bit more...then be prepared to pay a lot for what you get ( $8 for scales + $8 for chords + + + on the list goes). There should be discounted prices once you pay the initial fee to encourage incremental purchases.
How it ever got a 4+ rating without considerable reviews is just deceptive.

## Frequently asked questions about Bass Fretboard Addict Lite

### What does Bass Fretboard Addict Lite do?

This app is designed to help musicians master the bass guitar fretboard. It offers tools for learning and practicing notes, chords, soloing, ear training, and sight reading. Users can improve their skills by using the app for short daily sessions and then applying the learned knowledge to their actual instrument.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to learn and practice fretboard notes and chords, create custom exercises by configuring notes and chords by key, string, fret, or note type, and practice fretboard positions. It also includes ear training exercises, learning 11 musical keys, and a smart learning engine that tracks incorrect answers.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is offered as a free version, likely with limited features or content. Users can unlock additional content or full functionality through in-app purchases, allowing them to customize their learning experience further.

### What devices is Bass Fretboard Addict Lite compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. A single purchase grants access to the app across all your iOS devices.

### How can this app help me improve my bass playing?

By dedicating just 5 minutes a day to the app's exercises, you can significantly improve your fretboard knowledge. Learning notes and chords, practicing fretboard positions, and developing your ear training will build confidence and mental agility for playing your instrument.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.6 — 2025-06-10

Updated for iOS 18

### 1.7.5 — 2022-04-26

Updated for iOS 15
•Check out our other Apps Chord Learner and Tennis Score Addict!
•Check us out at www.guitaraddict.net
•Fretboard Addict continues to reach musicians all over the world after 17 years, thank you for the support!

### 1.7.4 — 2019-03-14

•Updated for iOS 12
•Check out our other Apps Chord Learner and Tennis Score Addict!
•Check us out at www.guitaraddict.net
•Fretboard Addict continues to reach musicians all over the world after 14 years, thank you for the support!

### 1.7.3 — 2016-02-29

-Updated for iOS 9
-New alternate tunings are available as an in-app purchase.  Eb Tuning is the first alternate tuning added.  Please email us at support@guitaraddict.net and let us know your favorite alternate tunings you want supported.

•Fretboard Addict has reached over 1 million musicians all across the world, thank you for your support! 
•Check out our other Apps Chord Learner and Tennis Score Addict! 
•Did you know you can enjoy Fretboard Addict on 5 different platforms now? Check us out at www.guitaraddict.net and master the fretboard no matter which device you are using!

### 1.7.2 — 2014-12-06

•Support for iOS 8 
•Cool under the hood fretboard engine improvements
•Fretboard Addict has now reached over 1 million musicians all across the world, thank you for your support! 
•Check out our other Apps Chord Learner and Tennis Score Addict! 
•Did you know you can enjoy Fretboard Addict on 5 different platforms now? Check us out at www.guitaraddict.net and master the fretboard no matter which device you are using!

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