# Bass Guitar!

> Interactive bass guitar lessons and song learning app. (iPhone/iPad app by On Beat Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-guitar/id440172672 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [On Beat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/344500276)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.33/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2011-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-guitar/id440172672/reviews.md

## What is Bass Guitar!?

Ever wanted to play the Bass Guitar? Well now you can!  Get bass guitar lessons on your device.

Features - 

learn real songs on the bass guitar.
play the full fret board.
songs updated constantly.

What are you waiting for? Install now!

## Key features

- Bass guitar lessons
- Learn real songs
- Full fretboard access
- Constantly updated songs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bass Guitar!?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎸 Realistic bass guitar sound quality
- 🎵 Good for learning basics and practicing scales
- 💰 Free to download and use
- 🎨 Simple and straightforward interface
- 👥 Works well for casual jamming with friends

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔇 Audio/sound issues and missing sound output
- ⬅️ Left-handed orientation by default
- 🎵 Poor sound quality and out of tune
- ⚙️ Lack of settings and customization options
- 🔧 Unresponsive and laggy performance
- 💥 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 📱 Limited fretboard visibility (only 3-4 frets visible)
- 🎼 Cannot play chords or multiple notes simultaneously
- 🚫 Confusing layout and poor user instructions
- 🎯 Inaccurate fret positioning and string mapping
- ⏱️ Significant latency between tap and sound output

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App closes after a few seconds
- No sound output despite volume being on
- Sound muted even when phone volume is on
- Fret positions are incorrect (off by 1-2 frets)
- String mapping is reversed or incorrect
- Notes don't trigger or respond to taps
- Significant delay/latency in sound playback
- Ads block settings button and other UI elements
- Ads pop up during gameplay
- Full-screen video ads that cannot be skipped
- App incompatible with certain iOS versions
- Excessive vibration with every note
- Neck slides around uncontrollably
- Bass tuning is incorrect between strings
- Cannot disable phone rotation properly

**Most requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality for fretboard
- Right-handed mode option
- Left-handed mode option
- More frets visible at once (6-7 instead of 3)
- Ability to play open strings without scrolling
- String bending and sustain effects
- Ability to play chords and multiple notes
- Settings menu for transposing
- Slide notes functionality
- Better volume control and mixing
- Improved latency/responsiveness
- In-app instructions and tutorials
- Ability to play songs smoothly
- Preview before purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-guitar/id440172672/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No sound

*2019-10-01*

Says volume on my phone is silent but play anything else with sound and there is sound...

### 1/5 — Just terrible!

*2019-08-10*

Can’t do anything, doesn’t work and is full of adds. Don’t bother in installing it, it is just trash

### 1/5 — Trash

*2019-06-23, version 2.1.11*

You literally can’t even play it normally which is dumb, pathetic

### 1/5 — No

*2019-03-19*

At first glance, way too addy and the fret board is upside down. And I don’t understand what to do. In this day and age some sort of instant gratification is a MUST.

### 1/5 — oof

*2018-08-08, version 2.1.11*

I would give it a better rating but is should be called, “Learning the BASSics”

### 1/5 — ProBass

*2018-01-30, version 2.1.11*

I lost my job and had a lot of free time to take up new hobbies. I downloaded the app, learned most of the basics and I was ready to go when I bought my peavey jazz bass. The app completely changed my life for the better

### 1/5 — Great app if you want to watch an add every 2 secs.

*2017-12-23*

Rubbish

### 1/5 — Trash

*2017-08-12*

Notes are in the wrong places and some don't even work

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2017-04-20*

Could not even get this to open with 3 x annoying pop up ads. Not exactly conducive to the concentration required when learning practicing. I know ads pay for free versions but this was to annoying to even be able to evaluate for purchase.

### 1/5 — The programmer better have plans for an update

*2017-01-19, version 2.1.5*

I take blame. Always avoid apps that don't let u preview. After u purchase, u need to specs pend another dollar to remove ads , after u just bought it.

The bass guitar all messed up, the numbering of the fretboard, the bass octaves are off!!!

You can't bend strings, and no sustain!!!

For the amount it charges.

Dude recode your app, even though it was my fault I pressed GET.

I didn't realize the programmer just learned basic programming.

## Frequently asked questions about Bass Guitar!

### What does the Bass Guitar! app do?

This app provides interactive lessons to help you learn how to play the bass guitar. You can learn real songs and practice on a full fretboard simulation.

### What are the key features of Bass Guitar!?

Key features include bass guitar lessons, the ability to learn and play real songs, access to the full fretboard, and a constantly updated library of songs.

### Is Bass Guitar! free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic features for free, with the option to buy additional content or features.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for anyone who has always wanted to learn to play the bass guitar, from beginners to those looking to expand their song repertoire.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.11 — 2017-09-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 2.1.8 — 2017-05-18

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 2.1.7 — 2017-04-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.6 — 2017-03-16

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 2.1.5 — 2015-07-03

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

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