# FretGenius: Fretboard Trainer — Learn Guitar Notes & Intervals

> Guitar fretboard trainer and note identification app with interactive practice modes. (iPhone/iPad app by FretGenius.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretgenius-fretboard-trainer/id6745743460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FretGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813633461)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretgenius-fretboard-trainer/id6745743460/reviews.md

## What is FretGenius?

Been playing guitar for a while and still don't know the fretboard?

HOW FRETGENIUS HELPS:
1. Tell us your level and learning preferences
2. Practice with your real guitar or on-screen quizzes
3. Your AI Coach analyzes your sessions and adapts to you
4. See real progress week after week
5. Learn the whole fretboard step by step without overwhelm

FINALLY:
• Know every note you're playing in real time
• Break out of the same patterns for good
• Improvise more freely anywhere on the neck

No more watching lessons or random practice. If you tried other methods and they didn't work, FretGenius was built for you.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Locate any note on the fretboard in under 2 seconds
- Mic Note Trainer for real-time feedback on playing
- Heatmaps to identify weak spots
- Guided progression with adaptive coaching
- Play Along mode with backing tracks
- Offline training capability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretgenius-fretboard-trainer/id6745743460/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really fun AND helpful!

*2026-07-28*

I practice note navigation a few times a day with this app. I’ll even do it waiting between a set at the gym to kill 2 minutes and test my brain.

I wish I could go back to redo phase checks though for certain strings or sets of strings. Sucks you can’t go back other than custom quizzes. Wish you could create presets for quizzing speed and accuracy based on what you need vs never being able to go back,

**Developer response:** Hi Kinetic Bear! Very nice to hear that because I do the same at the gym! Thanks for the suggestion. I'm currently working on an upcoming update that will allow you to practice previous phases whenever you want and also improve a couple of other things. I'm curious though what your experience with the Daily Coach has been? Because of the ongoing focus on weak spots it should automatically take care of revisiting previous phases. If you have the time I would love to hear more, feel free to reach out via david@fretgenius.app

### 2/5 — You cannot reset the app once done

*2026-07-22*

Works really well but inability to reset and no communication when I reached out for support.

**Developer response:** Hi Charlie! Thanks for reaching out. Hopefully we addressed your issue in our response!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-22*

Will help you learn the notes if you don’t have your guitar with you

### 5/5 — Fabulous App

*2026-06-03*

I have been trying to memorize notes on the fretboard for a long time. This app is teaching me them in a way that is engaging and fun.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much Detta! If you have any suggestions or things you would like to see please feel free to reach out

### 2/5 — Mandatory in app purchase

*2026-05-20*

Contrary to some of the reviews, you cannot use this app at all without paying for it.

**Developer response:** Hi there! After the free trial if you decide to cancel you can continue using it without some paid features such as the microphone trainer and daily coaching.

### 5/5 — Rockonrockoff

*2026-05-18*

Super

### 5/5 — Learning the fretboard!

*2026-05-07*

Finally found an app that just helps me learn where notes are the fretboard. And it feels like it’s helping me to do my best.

### 3/5 — Nice flash card like quiz

*2026-03-11*

It’s worked well for getting me up to speed. Not so good for mastery.

It needs a feature where you can drill on notes that are doing poorly in your heat map.  I’d like to see it prioritize those notes when doing a full board drill, rather than keep bringing up the notes you’ve already mastered. Throw those in periodically, but the focus should be mastery of your weaknesses once you reach the full board.

**Developer response:** I'm working on exactly that right now and will be released soon! Thank you for the feedback!

### 4/5 — Really fun AND helpful!

*2026-02-13*

I practice note navigation a few times a day with this app. I’ll even do it waiting between a set at the gym to kill 2 minutes and test my brain.

I wish I could go back to redo phase checks though for certain strings or sets of strings. Sucks you can’t go back other than custom quizzes. Wish you could create presets for quizzing speed and accuracy based on what you need vs never being able to go back,

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! This is indeed on my roadmap, I want to integrate previous phases so you don't forget them and keep practicing while you learn the new ones. Been busy releasing the Microphone Trainer in the past weeks but I will work on this next.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-02-06, version 1.13.1*

Great little app for practicing/ learning fretboard positions. Easy to use.

## Frequently asked questions about FretGenius

### Does FretGenius have ads?

No, FretGenius is ad-free. The app prioritizes a distraction-free learning environment for users.

### How much does FretGenius PRO cost?

FretGenius PRO offers two subscription plans: $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year, providing unlimited access to premium features like the Mic Note Trainer.

### What devices does FretGenius support?

FretGenius is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is FretGenius updated?

The latest version is 1.19.0, and the app was last updated on March 4, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving reliability and fixing bugs.

### Can I try FretGenius PRO features before subscribing?

Yes, you can try the Mic Note Trainer feature for free. After the trial, you will need to upgrade to FretGenius PRO to continue using it.

### What is the learning methodology of FretGenius?

FretGenius uses a structured Note Path system with short, focused practice sessions. It employs clear gates for accuracy, speed, and stability to ensure guided progression.

### Does FretGenius track user progress?

Yes, FretGenius uses heatmaps to show weak spots on the fretboard and tracks speed trends in the Progress tab, especially with the Mic Trainer.

### Is FretGenius suitable for beginners?

Yes, FretGenius is designed for all skill levels. You can select your experience level, and the app will place you in the appropriate starting phase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-27

Improved User Interface and learning experience

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-27

New and Improved User Interface

### 1.25.0 — 2026-08-10

New feature: Owlfred Daily Coach
Personalized daily plan built from your recent sessions
Owlfred finds your weak spots and shows exactly what's slowing you down
Reviews older phases when they're due so you don't forget what you've learned
Tracks your progress and builds a smarter plan every day

### 1.24.0 — 2026-08-04

New feature: Owlfred Daily Coach
Personalized daily plan built from your recent sessions
Owlfred finds your weak spots and shows exactly what's slowing you down
Reviews older phases when they're due so you don't forget what you've learned
Tracks your progress and builds a smarter plan every day

### 1.22.1 — 2026-07-30

New feature: Owlfred Daily Coach
Personalized daily plan built from your recent sessions
Owlfred finds your weak spots and shows exactly what's slowing you down
Reviews older phases when they're due so you don't forget what you've learned
Tracks your progress and builds a smarter plan every day

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*