Best apps like Frets - unlock the fretboard

5+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
2 free apps
Updated August 2026

Frets is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 5+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Frets

LEMON - Metronome App#1

LEMON - Metronome App by Garret Flagg

A New Kind Of Metronome
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
5.0(17 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a fun and visually engaging way to practice music with a metronome. It features customizable animations, accurate tempo control up to 300 BPM, and works with the screen on or off. Choose from multiple sounds and enjoy an intuitive interface designed to make practice enjoyable.

Teach Yourself To Play Banjo#2

Teach Yourself To Play Banjo by Tony Roden

Strong Contender
🎵 Music
1.0(2 ratings)
$2.99
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Learn to play the banjo with over 300 video lessons covering various styles and techniques. Explore beginner basics, blues runs, clawhammer methods, and popular songs. This app offers a comprehensive guide for aspiring banjo players.

David Mead : CAGED#3

David Mead : CAGED by Leafcutter Studios Ltd

Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.4(36 ratings)
$2.99
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Master the guitar fretboard with a renowned guitarist's system. Learn chord construction and application across the entire fretboard through interactive lessons and diagrams. Practice exercises and track your progress to improve your playing.