Guitar Riff - Play by Ear

Guitar Riff - Play by Ear

Learn Your Favorite Hooks

95 ratings
159 reviews
Free
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Released
April 24, 2012
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Learn to play your favorite electric guitar riffs with a vast library of over 1000 songs. This app offers a configurable guitar with effects, a resizable fretboard, and adjustable playback speed and volume to help you master licks.

✓Learn over 1000 songs
✓Configurable guitar effects
✓Resizable fretboard
✓Adjustable playback speed and volume
✓Focus on song sections
✓Left-handed support
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What users say about Guitar Riff

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What's New in Guitar Riff

27.1

November 4, 2026

Smoother Transitions

1

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium Version

No ads. All Riffs. Better Fretboard.

$2.991 Month
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Events

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Guitar Riff - Play by Ear

Improved localisations for all users

Oct 21, 2026 — Nov 21, 2026

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Guitar Riff - New Riffs

New Riffs including Korn and Deftones

Apr 2, 2026 — May 3, 2026

Read more about Enhanced Sound of Nylon Guitar

Enhanced Sound of Nylon Guitar

Re-engineered for the authentic experience

Jun 19, 2025 — Jul 20, 2025

User reviews

Absolutely awesome!

I’m in my 40s and finally picked up the guitar after wanting to play for many years but life was too busy so I looked for a little help to learn and found this app and I’m so happy I have, you can simulate on the screen guitar to become familiar with the music then plug in and it will assist you as you play. It makes it very easy to learn. I would highly recommend this to anyone picking up a guitar for the first time or even seasoned players because they break down the music in an easy and very user friendly way. Great app!!
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Response from developer

Thanks. We're so glad that you find this Guitar Riff app very user friendly. We hope you are learning your favourite riffs effectively.

Не очень потому что с рекламой

Почему не сделаете версию для покупки?

Response from developer

We do. It's Guitar Riff Pro.

Support for Left Handers

This is a total ripoff so far. Where’s the Support for Left Handers? Only one star from me until this is rectified and the Left Handed option is made clearly available.

Response from developer

Yes, you're absolutely right. It's been added back in now. Please download latest version.

Doesn’t work

Doesn’t work

Response from developer

We've just downloaded and tested the latest version. All working fine. Email us at LearnToMasterLtd@gmail.com if you disagree and we'll resolve.

Learned quite a few riffs

I have learned quite a few riffs from this app. I can actually make music with my guitar! I start on the app, 5 notes, then 10, etc., until I get to the end. It does have nice options....speed, fret width, etc. Be nice if you could change speed without opening options.

Response from developer

Thanks and we hope you like how this guitar app has improved over the years and moreover we hope you are a better guitar player.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

No sound output on iPhone 5 and iPhone 4

Bug

App doesn't play songs or is non-functional

Bug

Random logouts during use

Bug

App crashes frequently

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Screen navigation requires song selection to exit

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Fretboard highlighting difficult to see

Bug

App requires upgrade prompt immediately upon opening

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Requested Features

13 requests

Left-handed mode support

Feature

Ability to slow down playback speed

Feature

Wider fretboard for easier use

Feature

Record and playback user's own riffs

Feature

Customizable note highlight colors

Feature

Playback controls at bottom of screen

Feature

Actual guitar sound samples

Feature

More songs from specific artists (Metallica, AC/DC, Green Day, Pink Floyd, etc.)

Feature

Difficulty level selection

Feature

Tuning feature

Feature

Chord labels on display

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Comparison to actual live recordings

Feature

Note color customization for colorblind users

Feature

FAQ

How does Guitar Riff help me learn songs?

Guitar Riff allows you to learn over 1000 songs by focusing on specific sections to master licks. You can adjust the playback speed and volume to play along and highlight notes to train your ear.

What devices does Guitar Riff support?

Guitar Riff is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The resizable fretboard is designed to be suitable for all screen sizes.

Can I customize the guitar sounds in Guitar Riff?

Yes, Guitar Riff offers a highly configurable guitar with options for clean or distortion effects. You can choose between professionally recorded Fender Stratocaster sounds, acoustic, or distortion.

Does Guitar Riff have ads?

Yes, Guitar Riff contains advertisements. Users have reported aggressive ads throughout the app.

What is the pricing for Guitar Riff's premium features?

Guitar Riff offers a Premium Version for $2.99 per month or an Annual Premium Version for $24.99 per year. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.

How often is Guitar Riff updated?

The latest version of Guitar Riff is 27.1, which was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

What is the age rating for Guitar Riff?

Guitar Riff has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and adults.

What are some common issues users experience with Guitar Riff?

User reviews mention issues such as poor sound quality, difficulty seeing highlighted notes, aggressive ads, and occasional app crashes or logout problems.