# Fretwise — Scales, Chords, Tuner & More

> Scales, Chords, Tuner & More (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Bolling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretwise/id6757199291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Bolling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416824787)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 4 MB
- Languages: English, Swedish
- Released: 2026-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretwise/id6757199291/reviews.md

## What is Fretwise?

Fretwise is the ultimate guitar companion app with everything you need to learn, practice, and play better guitar.

GUITAR TUNER
• Accurate pitch detection with visual gauge
• See how sharp or flat you are in real-time
• Clean, intuitive analog-style display
• Works with acoustic and electric guitars

METRONOME
• Adjustable tempo from 20 to 300 BPM
• Multiple beat patterns (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12 beats)
• Visual beat indicator
• Tap tempo support

CHORD LIBRARY
• Extensive chord voicing collection
• Multiple fingering positions for each chord
• Clear fretboard diagrams with finger positions
• Barre chord indicators
• Major, minor, 7th chords and more

VISUALIZE ANY SCALE
• Over 40 scales including major, minor, pentatonic, blues, modes, and exotic scales
• See notes displayed across the entire fretboard
• Choose between note names or scale degrees
• Overlay two scales to compare — see shared and unique notes at a glance

CAGED SYSTEM
• Learn the 5 CAGED positions for any scale
• Navigate between positions with ease
• Understand how patterns connect across the neck

3 NOTES PER STRING
• Practice efficient picking patterns
• 7 positions covering the entire fretboard
• Perfect for speed and technique development

DIATONIC TRIADS
• See all triads within any scale
• Roman numeral notation (I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii°)
• Understand chord-scale relationships

FEATURES
• Clean, intuitive interface
• Light and dark mode support
• Left-handed mode
• Full VoiceOver accessibility
• Works offline

Whether you're a beginner learning your first chord or an advanced player exploring exotic modes, Fretwise is your complete guitar practice companion.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-06-27

Bug fixes and accuracy improvements:

• Scale degrees now display correctly in Pentatonic and Blues scales
• Diminished chords are now correctly presented as diminished 7th (dim7)
• Fixed stray notes appearing when changing key while a triad was selected
• Smoother metronome tempo changes — no more retriggered clicks when dragging the BPM slider
• The metronome beat indicator now stays in sync with the clicks

### 1.4 — 2026-03-08

New: Note Visualizer – See every note on the fretboard at a glance! Switch to "Notes" view mode to display all 12 chromatic notes across every string and fret. Tap any note name to highlight all its positions while dimming the rest – perfect for learning the fretboard.

• Each note has its own distinct color for easy identification
• Tap a note to highlight, tap again to deselect
• Works with compact and full fretboard views
• Respects left-handed mode and spelling preference (sharps/flats)

### 1.3 — 2026-03-08

New: Scale Overlay – Compare two scales side by side on the fretboard! Toggle "Combine with scale" to overlay a second scale with distinct colors. Shared notes get a border ring so you can instantly see what the scales have in common. Great for exploring how pentatonic patterns fit within full scales, or comparing modes.

• Teal notes = primary scale, amber notes = secondary scale
• Shared notes shown with border ring
• Works with all scales, root notes, and display modes
• Your overlay selection is saved between sessions

### 1.2 — 2026-02-23

Bug fix: The fretboard now correctly restores the full view when switching back from CAGED or 3NPS mode. No more getting stuck on a handful of frets!

### 1.1.2 — 2026-01-08

We squashed some pesky bugs and polished up the experience. Buttons are now more responsive, because your fingers deserve better. Rock on!

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All apps by Sebastian Bolling: https://appshunter.io/developer/1416824787

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