# Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer — Fastest Fretboard Mastery > Guitar and bass fretboard note memorization trainer using spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Meisters.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fret-pro-guitar-notes-trainer/id1519679458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ryan Meisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459829583) - Category: Education, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 805 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 64 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-08-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fret-pro-guitar-notes-trainer/id1519679458/reviews.md ## What is Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer? Every guitar/bass player knows that they *should* have the fretboard memorized, but they don't because it's tedious and boring. Fret Pro can do all the hard work for you! With just 10 minutes a day, you’ll have the fretboard memorized in no time. It's easy and fun! SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Having the notes on your guitar or bass fretboard memorized is the most important step toward becoming fluent in the language of your instrument. When you master the fretboard, you can spend less time thinking and more time enjoying playing music. PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS - "I’ve had lessons on-and-off for 10 years, but never did the work of really knowing the notes on the fretboard. I didn’t think it really mattered. But now, concepts I slightly understood before are falling into place, and I’m able to communicate with my teacher in the same language. Recommended." - "I’ve been struggling to memorize the notes on the fretboard for awhile now. This app really helped me get the practice I needed!" LEARN GUITAR FRETBOARD FAST Fret Pro is the fastest way to memorize the music notes on your guitar fretboard. Using scientifically-proven spaced-repetition techniques, Fret Pro helps you memorize each note in the most efficient way. Practice sessions are organized in bite-sized chunks so you can practice as much or as little as you want! BUILD REAL MUSCLE MEMORY Fret Pro is a different kind of fretboard trainer. You build muscle memory and fretboard vision by playing notes on your *real guitar or bass*. FREE FEATURES - Play notes on your real guitar or bass (or both). The natural notes on your first two strings are FREE. - Track progress toward fretboard mastery - Use your device's built-in microphone (an audio interface) - Have your device speak the notes for screen-free practice UPGRADE FEATURES - Unlock all notes on all strings - Focus practice on a specific string or strings - Focus practice on natural notes only or all notes SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS - 6 string guitar - 7 string guitar - 8 string guitar - 4 string bass - 5 string bass - 6 string bass - Mandolin - Guitarlele/Ukitar - Want something else? Contact us at support@fretpro.app TIPS - The Fret Pro app works best with an acoustic guitar or bass, or an electric guitar or bass with amplifier. It will also work for an unamplified electric guitar and bass in very quiet environments. - The app listens for you to play the correct note, but that doesn't mean you can't make things more exciting. Try practicing different picking patterns, techniques, and rhythms. - Use your favorite effects and pedals like delay, reverb, or distortion! We'll still recognize if you play the right note… though pitch modulating effects probably won't work :) - Try to visualize a fretboard in your mind as you play each note. Can you play each note without looking at your fretboard? - Use the String Focus in settings to hone in on a specific string until you know it by heart. Memorizing the notes on your guitar or bass is a great way to take your playing to the next level. Supplement your current music practice or lessons with ten minutes per day and you'll be surprised at how fast you learn the notes. NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER Hi! Fret Pro is an indie app made by one guy (me!), who is deeply passionate about music. It is my top priority to build an app that is actually *useful*. There is no nonsense and no tricks to steal your time or money. I actually want the Fret Pro app to be so good that you can STOP using it because it served its purpose (helping you memorize the notes) and you don't need it anymore! Got an idea to help make Fret Pro better? Send me a message at support@fretpro.app! The app is under active development and I’m constantly thinking of ways to make memorizing and visualizing the fretboard faster and easier. Thanks so much for your support, feedback, and reviews! Subject to Apple's standard license agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Memorize guitar/bass notes - Spaced repetition learning - Practice on real instrument - Track progress - Bite-sized practice sessions - Supports multiple instruments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | Monthly + Family | $9.99 | per month | | Yearly + Family | $49.99 | per year | | Yearly | $29.99 | per year | | Monthly + Family | $9.99 | per month | | Yearly + Family | $49.99 | per year | | Yearly | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock all notes | $4.99 | one-time | | Lifetime | $64.99 | one-time | | Lifetime + Family | $79.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Efficient for learning notes - 💡 Helpful for memorizing fretboard - 🎓 Effective training method - 🎨 Clean and simple design **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🐛 Note recognition issues - 🔁 Repetitive note practice - 🔇 Microphone problems - 🤔 Limited free version **Commonly reported bugs** - Incorrect note recognition - Microphone issues after app relaunch - Inconsistent progress tracking **Most requested features** - Add custom tunings - Allow selecting specific notes/areas to practice - Incorporate solfege and scale degrees - Provide progress tracking across devices - Add metronome functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 141) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fret-pro-guitar-notes-trainer/id1519679458/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Obviously not for banjo *2026-07-18, version 3.9.0* Subscribed because it said it was for banjo also. Then it said it needed to set it up and that I should play “5th string/5th fret”….. on a banjo. ### 3/5 — Consistently does not recognize notes *2026-07-02, version 3.8.0* I'm in a quiet room, tried recalibrating several times - the app even recognized them in "audio settings", but when practicing consistently doesnt recognize G3 (and sometimes other notes), otherwise it's a great app. ### 5/5 — Something is Working *2026-06-24* I decided I want to learn all the notes across the guitar fretboard. I am practicing on guitar as mush as possible, but throughout the day I am also getting in mental exercises with this app (I use it without the guitar). It all seems to be working. I am really seeing the fretboard now and the patterns of notes. This app is exactly what I wanted to have. Something simple and fast to practice. And I think it’s really helping me because I definitely can find notes much better than before and am about 80% to knowing the whole fretboard without much hesitation. ### 3/5 — Sensitivity *2026-06-21, version 3.8.0* Just so-so, even after adjusting from normal to sensitive, especially on the thinner strings. ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2026-06-20, version 3.8.0* Thank you Ryan for creating this. It’s improved so much over time truly a blessing ### 4/5 — worth the upgrade, but some bugs worth acknowledging/ ignoring *2026-06-12, version 3.8.0* sometimes when you let a note ring out, the next interval will pick it up and flag you. mic sometimes flags correct notes. mic sometimes does not pick up notes unless you play loud or face your guitar toward your phone head-on. most of my frustrations with the app revolve around the app either not picking up enough sound, mixed frequencies messing with the detection, or being too sensitive to notes that ring out. don’t quite understand why it won’t recognize the correct note sometimes tho. overall good tool for learning it you stay on top of it and know when to move on (you will prob not master most of the notes because of mic issues). ### 4/5 — very helpful *2026-06-07, version 3.8.0* this app is extremely helpful for learning the fretboard! the only issue i’m running into is on the fourth string, the app consistently tells me i am missing B and C, even though i am playing the correct fret and it has no issue recognizing notes below those. there is very little noise and recalibrating did not help ### 2/5 — I want to love this *2026-06-05, version 3.8.0* This app is so good but I think there must be a bug because I get every note right but my progress bars go down and now I can’t progress! This literally could be the most helpful app in the world if you just fixed this ### 5/5 — Teacher approved 👍 *2026-05-20, version 3.8.0* A friend recommended this app to me for teaching students the notes on the fretboard faster. I give it to all my students and as long as they put in a few minutes with it every day they learn so fast!! Great app !! ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-05-19, version 3.8.0* I’m so disappointed I really wanted to use it but it does not pick up my guitar for some reason and I’m in a quite room only sound is my guitar yet it does not pick it up ## Frequently asked questions about Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer ### What does Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer do? This app helps guitar and bass players memorize the notes on their fretboard. It uses scientifically proven spaced-repetition techniques to make learning efficient and fun. You practice by playing notes on your actual instrument, building both knowledge and muscle memory. ### How does the app help me learn the fretboard? The app breaks down fretboard memorization into small, manageable practice sessions. It utilizes spaced repetition, a method proven to enhance memory retention. By playing notes on your guitar or bass, you actively engage with the fretboard, leading to faster mastery. ### Is Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer free to use? The app offers free features, including playing natural notes on the first two strings of your guitar or bass, tracking your progress, and using your device's microphone. To unlock all notes on all strings and focus practice on specific areas, an upgrade is available. ### What instruments does Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer support? The app supports a wide range of instruments including 6, 7, and 8-string guitars, as well as 4, 5, and 6-string basses. It also accommodates mandolin and guitarlele/ukitar. Users can contact support if they need assistance with other instruments. ### How can I get the most out of practicing with Fret Pro? For best results, use the app with an acoustic or amplified electric guitar or bass. Practice in a quiet environment. You can also experiment with different picking patterns and rhythms, and try visualizing the fretboard as you play each note. The 'String Focus' feature is excellent for honing in on specific strings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.9.1 — 2026-08-20 - More note recognition improvements - Fixed bug where sometimes virtual fretboard didn't auto-scroll to the correct area 3.8.0 - Note recognition improvements! 3.7.0 - macOS desktop is back! - Fixed issue where subscription would not be recognized until account created 3.6.0 - Manual calibration option (available from "..." menu on Audio Settings) - Fixed issue where feedback sounds get recognized as wrong notes - Fixed 3.5.0 changelog 3.5.0 - Dark Mode! - Can reset notes game progress (from the "..." menu) - Can delete instruments with option to keep/delete history - Instrument list on profile now shows instrument name - I think the fix for voiceover in non-english languages didn't actually make it into the last release. So should be fixed now. I think. (Impossible to test every language) 3.4.0 - Added voiceover speed setting - Show note hint after 2 incorrect attempts - Improved calibration for audio interfaces - Fixed very quiet voiceover and game sounds volume - Fixed voiceover speaking english with accent 3.3.0 - Added "second octave" to voice prompts - Added edit profile feature - Added this changelog to the news screen - Added banner when an update is available - Disable 3rd octave for now since 12+ is ambiguous for 12th or 24th fret. (12+ now means 12-23) - Added FAQ (from settings screen) - Fixed unresponsive recognition on some notes (usually C) - Fixed half-translated voice prompts - Fixed close button on add instrument - Fixed weird wrapping of names in the instrument selector - Fixed mixed accidentals during same round when using random accidentals setting - Fixed voice prompt mispronouncing "A" - Fixed voiceover saying enharmonic sharp when flat is displayed - Fixed flickering accidentals issue 3.2.0 - Added note recognition sensitivity setting. Default is now much better at ignoring string noise. 3.1.0 - Virtual fretboard mode now automatically focuses on a 5-6 area of the fretboard when practicing on phone with narrow screen. No more scrolling around! - Adds a recalibration prompt if too many incorrect notes are detected - Fix sometimes showing fretboard when using real instrument - Fix sometimes counting the previous note as wrong for the next note. ### 3.9.0 — 2026-07-05 - More note recognition improvements - Fixed bug where sometimes virtual fretboard didn't auto-scroll to the correct area 3.8.0 - Note recognition improvements! 3.7.0 - macOS desktop is back! - Fixed issue where subscription would not be recognized until account created 3.6.0 - Manual calibration option (available from "..." menu on Audio Settings) - Fixed issue where feedback sounds get recognized as wrong notes - Fixed 3.5.0 changelog 3.5.0 - Dark Mode! - Can reset notes game progress (from the "..." menu) - Can delete instruments with option to keep/delete history - Instrument list on profile now shows instrument name - I think the fix for voiceover in non-english languages didn't actually make it into the last release. So should be fixed now. I think. (Impossible to test every language) 3.4.0 - Added voiceover speed setting - Show note hint after 2 incorrect attempts - Improved calibration for audio interfaces - Fixed very quiet voiceover and game sounds volume - Fixed voiceover speaking english with accent 3.3.0 - Added "second octave" to voice prompts - Added edit profile feature - Added this changelog to the news screen - Added banner when an update is available - Disable 3rd octave for now since 12+ is ambiguous for 12th or 24th fret. (12+ now means 12-23) - Added FAQ (from settings screen) - Fixed unresponsive recognition on some notes (usually C) - Fixed half-translated voice prompts - Fixed close button on add instrument - Fixed weird wrapping of names in the instrument selector - Fixed mixed accidentals during same round when using random accidentals setting - Fixed voice prompt mispronouncing "A" - Fixed voiceover saying enharmonic sharp when flat is displayed - Fixed flickering accidentals issue 3.2.0 - Added note recognition sensitivity setting. Default is now much better at ignoring string noise. 3.1.0 - Virtual fretboard mode now automatically focuses on a 5-6 area of the fretboard when practicing on phone with narrow screen. No more scrolling around! - Adds a recalibration prompt if too many incorrect notes are detected - Fix sometimes showing fretboard when using real instrument - Fix sometimes counting the previous note as wrong for the next note. ### 3.8.0 — 2026-04-08 - Note recognition improvements - macOS support is back! - Bug fixes 3.6.0 - Manual calibration option (available from "..." menu on Audio Settings) - Fixed issue where feedback sounds get recognized as wrong notes 3.5.0 - Dark Mode! - Can reset notes game progress - Can delete instruments with option to keep/delete history 3.4.0 - Added voiceover speed setting - Show note hint after 2 incorrect attempts - Improved calibration for audio interfaces - Fixed very quiet voiceover and game sounds volume - Fixed voiceover speaking english with accent 3.3.0 - Added "second octave" to voice prompts - Added edit profile feature - Added this changelog to the news screen - Added banner when an update is available - Disable 3rd octave for now since 12+ is ambiguous for 12th or 24th fret. (12+ now means 12-23) - Added FAQ (from settings screen) - Fixed unresponsive recognition on some notes (usually C) - Fixed half-translated voice prompts - Fixed close button on add instrument - Fixed weird wrapping of names in the instrument selector - Fixed mixed accidentals during same round when using random accidentals setting - Fixed voice prompt mispronouncing "A" - Fixed voiceover saying enharmonic sharp when flat is displayed - Fixed flickering accidentals issue 3.2.0 - Added note recognition sensitivity setting. Default is now much better at ignoring string noise. - Virtual fretboard mode now automatically focuses on a 5-6 area of the fretboard when practicing on phone with narrow screen. No more scrolling around! - Adds a recalibration prompt if too many incorrect notes are detected - Fix sometimes showing fretboard when using real instrument - Fix sometimes counting the previous note as wrong for the next note. ### 3.7.0 — 2026-03-26 - macOS support is back! - Bug fixes 3.6.0 - Manual calibration option (available from "..." menu on Audio Settings) - Fixed issue where feedback sounds get recognized as wrong notes 3.5.0 - Dark Mode! - Can reset notes game progress - Can delete instruments with option to keep/delete history 3.4.0 - Added voiceover speed setting - Show note hint after 2 incorrect attempts - Improved calibration for audio interfaces - Fixed very quiet voiceover and game sounds volume - Fixed voiceover speaking english with accent 3.3.0 - Added "second octave" to voice prompts - Added edit profile feature - Added this changelog to the news screen - Added banner when an update is available - Disable 3rd octave for now since 12+ is ambiguous for 12th or 24th fret. (12+ now means 12-23) - Added FAQ (from settings screen) - Fixed unresponsive recognition on some notes (usually C) - Fixed half-translated voice prompts - Fixed close button on add instrument - Fixed weird wrapping of names in the instrument selector - Fixed mixed accidentals during same round when using random accidentals setting - Fixed voice prompt mispronouncing "A" - Fixed voiceover saying enharmonic sharp when flat is displayed - Fixed flickering accidentals issue 3.2.0 - Added note recognition sensitivity setting. Default is now much better at ignoring string noise. - Virtual fretboard mode now automatically focuses on a 5-6 area of the fretboard when practicing on phone with narrow screen. No more scrolling around! - Adds a recalibration prompt if too many incorrect notes are detected - Fix sometimes showing fretboard when using real instrument - Fix sometimes counting the previous note as wrong for the next note. ### 3.6.0 — 2026-03-24 - Manual calibration option (available from "..." menu on Audio Settings) - Fixed issue where feedback sounds get recognized as wrong notes 3.5.0 - Dark Mode! - Can reset notes game progress - Can delete instruments with option to keep/delete history 3.4.0 - Added voiceover speed setting - Show note hint after 2 incorrect attempts - Improved calibration for audio interfaces - Fixed very quiet voiceover and game sounds volume - Fixed voiceover speaking english with accent 3.3.0 - Added "second octave" to voice prompts - Added edit profile feature - Added this changelog to the news screen - Added banner when an update is available - Disable 3rd octave for now since 12+ is ambiguous for 12th or 24th fret. (12+ now means 12-23) - Added FAQ (from settings screen) - Fixed unresponsive recognition on some notes (usually C) - Fixed half-translated voice prompts - Fixed close button on add instrument - Fixed weird wrapping of names in the instrument selector - Fixed mixed accidentals during same round when using random accidentals setting - Fixed voice prompt mispronouncing "A" - Fixed voiceover saying enharmonic sharp when flat is displayed - Fixed flickering accidentals issue 3.2.0 - Added note recognition sensitivity setting. Default is now much better at ignoring string noise. - Virtual fretboard mode now automatically focuses on a 5-6 area of the fretboard when practicing on phone with narrow screen. 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