# Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center — Real Acoustic-Electric Guitars

> Virtual guitar simulator with realistic sounds and chord-forming capabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Keynote Star Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-elite-chord-play-center/id446637482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Keynote Star Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386899141)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,231 App Store ratings · 216 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-elite-chord-play-center/id446637482/reviews.md

## What is Guitar Elite?

⋆ Play the guitar strings and form chords on your device as if you were playing a real guitar! ⋆ 

Guitar Elite is a lifelike collection of virtual guitars for both the beginner and the pro guitarist. All sounds are studio recorded, note-by-note, for the most realistic guitar feel on any mobile device. 

You can choose to play chord buttons or, like no other app, form chords on your device forgivingly as Guitar Elite will find matching chords to the position of your fingers. Record your favourite songs and share with users around the world or just learn to play shared songs by watching others play them.

Enjoy!

## Key features

- Realistic guitar string simulation
- Chord formation by finger placement
- Pre-set chord buttons
- Studio-recorded sounds
- Song recording and sharing
- Learn songs from other users

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Elite Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Guitar Elite Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Guitars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Guitars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get All Keys, Chords and Head Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Les Paul | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Strings Acoustic Content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Guitars Player | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Guitar Elite?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💯 Great app
- 🎸 Feels like playing a real guitar
- 🎨 Detailed guitar models
- 🎶 Good sound quality

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited guitar selection in free version
- 🤖 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🤔 Confusing controls and UI

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add chords to a progression
- Recording issues with microphone
- Inconsistent performance and responsiveness
- Inability to restore purchases

**Most requested features**

- Left-handed guitar option
- Custom strumming and picking patterns
- Ability to record and export audio
- More guitar models and sounds
- Tutorials and lessons

## Recent user reviews (10 of 216)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-elite-chord-play-center/id446637482/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good guitar game

*2026-07-15, version 5.1.1*

If you don’t believe me well I play guitar in rl

### 3/5 — Good but

*2026-07-14, version 5.1.1*

It is actually pretty good but it doesn’t give all the chords for needed for a song. For example, in key G, it’s missing C chord but has D chord. Why?

### 5/5 — Прикольно

*2026-07-05, version 5.1.1*

Прикольное приложение,могу научиться играть. Но почему то не могу посмотреть рекламу чтобы открытыть другую гитару,а так мне понравилось.

### 3/5 — Does not work. Neat idea

*2026-06-13, version 5.1.1*

This game is completely nonfunctional and does not work. But the idea is great. Three star idea. Poo poo to this game.

### 5/5 — Самая Крутая игра

*2026-05-27*

Игра на пять звёздочек только нужно добавить русский язык а так игра просто огонь 🔥
Советую!

### 1/5 — Need to pay to play a guitar

*2026-05-19, version 5.1.1*

I am trying to learn how to play guitar and randomly when I go to play my favorite instrument in the instrument. I’m trying to learn the electric guitar. It says I have to pay monthly and daily just to play on a guitar and practice.

### 5/5 — Recordings issue

*2026-04-26, version 5.1.1*

This is an amazing app for GarageBand users, but I had an issue my recordings weren’t playing

### 3/5 — Ok

*2026-04-02, version 5.1.1*

Good app for chords and writing songs chords only. Should be able to play and write riffs

### 1/5 — Full scam

*2026-02-20, version 5.1.1*

I bought premium and its still telling me to upgrade to use the guitars. When i press upgrade it says I already have upgraded.

### 5/5 — Nice to try guitar

*2026-01-07, version 5.1.1*

Neat and useful app for trying out guitars

## Frequently asked questions about Guitar Elite

### What is Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center?

Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center is a virtual guitar application that allows users to simulate playing a real guitar on their mobile device. It offers realistic sounds and multiple ways to form chords, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.

### How do I form chords in the app?

You can form chords in two ways: by pressing pre-set chord buttons or by placing your fingers on the device's screen. The app is designed to be forgiving and will identify matching chords based on your finger positions.

### Can I record and share my music?

Yes, you can record your favorite songs directly within the app. You also have the option to share your recordings with other users around the world.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. These may enhance the user experience or unlock additional features.

### Can I learn to play songs with this app?

Absolutely. You can learn to play songs by watching how other users play them and share their creations. This interactive feature helps users improve their guitar skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.1 — 2025-10-01

Compatibility with iOS 26

### 5.0.4 — 2025-02-24

Minor fixes

### 5.0.3 — 2025-02-23

Improvements to user interface

### 5.0.2 — 2025-02-02

Minor fixes for newer version 5.0

### 5.0.1 — 2025-01-28

• Minor updates to interface
• Fixes the ability to save chord sets

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