# Fretronome

> Guitar fretboard learning tool with note/interval identification and quiz. (iPhone/iPad app by Neueinteraktion Design und Systeme GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretronome/id412725768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neueinteraktion Design und Systeme GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438549997)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretronome/id412725768/reviews.md

## What is Fretronome?

Fretronome is designed for guitarists to support them in learning the notes and intervals on a guitar fretboard.

It's pretty simple, with the first button press it selects a note or interval on the fretboard, with the second it displays the name of the note or interval.

It also contains a basic quiz mode where you can test your skills

Support for left-handed guitarists (Fretronome settings in the iOS settings app)

## Key features

- Fretboard note and interval learning
- Visual note/interval display
- Quiz mode for skill testing
- Left-handed guitarist support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretronome/id412725768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love This! 💯

*2017-05-19*

Just started a music theory course for guitar, and this perfectly supports it. Seems all of the concerns from earlier reviews have been addressed and corrected. 

Seeing the intervals on the neck is really useful 👌🏼

### 3/5 — ~~ almost a good one

*2013-03-11*

If you could select any number of strings to work on, it would be a fast and effective learning tool. the options it has ( one string or all stings) makes it more difficult than it needs to be.

To everyone complaining about the "b" and "h". It's just a different system. One that Germany actually uses. So get over it.

### 4/5 — hellome

*2013-02-21*

the app is improving with the adding 
of sound would be even better 
with a count down timer in 1min 
increments so u know the amount of 
time spent using the app .

### 2/5 — Please fix note

*2013-01-19*

Please fix - everywhere on the fretboard where it's supposed to be B, it shows H.

### 1/5 — Please have facts

*2012-12-14*

There is not an H note on a Guitar

### 4/5 — good

*2012-11-07*

This is pretty good but why does the notes reference have "H" on it where "B" should be? There is no H note and this is annoying.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2012-09-11*

Really well-designed app. Beautiful to look at and extremely useful for learning the fretboard.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2012-05-13*

Exactly what I was looking for

### 3/5 — Not a bad learning tool for free.

*2012-05-13*

Need to change H to B.

### 4/5 — It is very handy

*2012-04-10*

It told me everything I needed about how to play notes but at the to of the fret instead of It being note 'b' it says 'f' otherwise I would have rated 5.

## Frequently asked questions about Fretronome

### What is Fretronome?

Fretronome is a paid music app designed to help guitarists learn the notes and intervals on a guitar fretboard. It offers visual aids and a quiz mode to reinforce learning.

### How much does Fretronome cost?

Fretronome is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does Fretronome have ads?

No, Fretronome does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free learning experience.

### What devices does Fretronome support?

Fretronome is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Fretronome updated?

Fretronome was last updated on May 29, 2023, with version 1.7.1. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Is Fretronome suitable for beginners?

Yes, Fretronome's simple interface and focus on fundamental fretboard knowledge make it suitable for beginners looking to build a strong foundation.

### Can Fretronome be used by left-handed guitarists?

Yes, Fretronome includes support for left-handed guitarists. This can be configured within the iOS settings app.

### What is the age rating for Fretronome?

Fretronome has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users interested in learning music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2023-05-29

bugfix - sorry, the blank-screen-after-startup bug still existed on older iOS versions…

### 1.7 — 2023-05-20

- New: Limit the learning of notes to specific frets
- New: Now the time it took to name a note is displayed
- Bugfix: the app stuck in a blank screen in recent iOS Versions

### 1.6.1 — 2021-08-06

Root note in the intervals reference view can now be changed

### 1.6 — 2021-07-28

New interval settings!

You can now define:
- which intervals to test: one octave (main intervals) second octave (main compound intervals) and/or third octave
- the direction of the intervals: up, down, both
- the number of frets to be used starting from the first note

this makes it more efficient to test the intervals you want to learn.

### 1.5 — 2021-06-25

Hurray - finally a new update after years… I still can't remember all of the notes on the fretboard so I added some helpers ;-)

- Pressing the string in any view will play the corresponding note: helpful for me when being in the note quiz, not knowing the note - now I can traverse up to a string I feel comfortable with by listening to the notes on the other strings - yes I know it's kind of cheating ;-)

- Intervals bigger than one octave (compound intervals) are now named correctly (minor ninth, major ninth etc.). Intervals bigger than two octaves are treated the same as the main intervals.

- The reference views are now interactive - when clicking a note/interval all of the same notes/intervals will be highlighted and the note will play.

- Fixed a bug in the note view: When selecting a string via the fly-out menu on the left, the selected string was not correctly shown on the fretboard.

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