# FretWorx

> Digital chord, scale, and arpeggio dictionary and fingering encyclopedia for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Dave Quick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretworx/id1318995796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dave Quick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255011736)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretworx/id1318995796/reviews.md

## What is FretWorx?

You can learn to use FretWorx™ in just a few minutes and replace dozens of chord and scale books with a faster, easier, and more powerful alternative. FretWorx™ provides a dictionary of chord, scale, and arpeggio definitions, and an encyclopedia of chord, scale, and arpeggio fingerings.

Use FretWorx™ for multiple instruments and multiple tunings. Multiple instruments include guitar, bass, and many more.

A free, ad supported, version is available with your choice of instrument. Use it as long as you like or use In-App Purchasing to select other instruments, tunings, modules, or ad-free functionality.

## Key features

- Chord, scale, and arpeggio definitions
- Fingering encyclopedia
- Support for multiple instruments
- Support for multiple tunings
- In-app purchases for additional content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar 6 string standard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baritone Guitar 6 string B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bass Guitar 4 string standard | $3.99 | one-time |
| FretWorx ad free | $4.99 | one-time |
| LinnStrument fourth tuning | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretworx/id1318995796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — FretWorx review

*2024-09-04*

Excellent app love the way you access arpeggios, scales , and modes and then combine onto one screen. I  just wish they would use specific colors to clearly show you the chord/scale and arpeggio/scales screen more clearly

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2023-10-25*

Wonderful app easy to use.

## Frequently asked questions about FretWorx

### What instruments does FretWorx support?

FretWorx supports multiple instruments including guitar, bass, and many others. Users can select their preferred instrument.

### Can I use FretWorx without an internet connection?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, as a reference tool, it is likely designed for quick access to information.

### How often is FretWorx updated?

The latest version is 1.1.12, released on October 25, 2018. This indicates the app has not been updated recently.

### What is the age rating for FretWorx?

FretWorx has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What devices is FretWorx available on?

FretWorx is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does FretWorx compare to physical chord books?

FretWorx aims to be a faster, easier, and more powerful alternative to dozens of physical chord and scale books, offering a digital, comprehensive resource.

### What can I purchase with in-app purchases in FretWorx?

In-app purchases allow users to select other instruments, tunings, modules, or ad-free functionality.

### What do users like about FretWorx?

With a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews, users likely appreciate its comprehensive definitions, fingering encyclopedia, and multi-instrument support.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.12 — 2018-10-25

This is the released version.

### 1.1.10 — 2018-09-16

The chords tab, the scales tab, and the arpeggios tab are new.

### 1.1 — 2018-08-27

No release notes.

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