# Fretboard Explorer — Chords & scales on any neck

> Chords & scales on any neck (iPhone/iPad app by John Toms.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-explorer/id1448164691 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Toms](https://appshunter.io/developer/591598841)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-13

## What is Fretboard Explorer?

Find a chord. See where it lives.

Fretboard Explorer is a focused chord and scale reference for guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo. Pick your instrument and tuning, then explore clear diagrams without an account or internet connection.

CHORDS UP THE NECK
Choose a root and chord quality to see compact shapes at different fret positions. Suggested finger numbers, open and muted strings, barre markings, and bass notes help you read each shape. Switch between fingers, note names, and scale degrees.

SCALES THAT MAKE SENSE
Pick a key and scale, then explore all notes or two- and three-note-per-string patterns. Root notes stand out in coral. Move through positions and see when a pattern calls for a hand shift.

FIVE INSTRUMENTS, FIFTEEN TUNINGS
Explore standard and alternate guitar tunings, four- and five-string bass, high-G and low-G ukulele, baritone ukulele, mandolin, and five-string banjo. Diagrams account for doubled mandolin courses and the banjo's short fifth string.

ROOM TO EXPLORE
Use a compact layout on iPhone or keep controls beside the fretboard on iPad and the expanded iPhone Duo display. Left-handed diagrams and light and dark appearances let you make the view your own.

13 chord qualities. 12 scales. No ads, subscriptions, or tracking. Your last selection stays on your device.

Fingerings are suggestions. Choose shapes and stretches that suit your instrument and your hands.

## Is Fretboard Explorer safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Fretboard Explorer.

## Is Fretboard Explorer legit?

Fretboard Explorer appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Fretboard Explorer is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-12

No release notes.

## More apps by John Toms

- [Pedal Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedal-builder/id6448482080)
- [FastStation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faststation/id6502771586)

All apps by John Toms: https://appshunter.io/developer/591598841

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