# Guitar scales and modes — App for learning guitar scales

> Free iOS app for learning guitar scales and fretboard notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrii Pirumov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-scales-and-modes/id1301462413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrii Pirumov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301462412)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-scales-and-modes/id1301462413/reviews.md

## What is Guitar scales and modes?

GuitarScales is a free iOS application for learning guitar scales and memorize the notes on the guitar fretboard. It contains chromatic, Ionian (major), harmonic major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (minor), Locrian, harmonic minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, blues pentatonic, Hungarian Gypsy, Ukrainian Dorian, Acoustic, Persian, Algerian, Flamenco, Hawaiian, Chinese, Byzantine and Neopolitan scales.  

Guitar Scales app contains scales for standard, 1/2 step down, 1 step down, standard B, drop D, drop C and drop A tunings.

Highlight the whole fretboard to show which notes are within a chosen scale and a some positions (5 positions, 3 notes per string positions, diagonal positions) for each scale. Containing examples of the sound of scale and notes sounds. Optimised for all devices and tablets.

Guitar Scales app has right-handed and left-handed modes.

It can be useful for both novice guitar players and advanced players.

## Key features

- Extensive scale library
- Multiple guitar tunings
- Fretboard note highlighting
- Scale position examples
- Sound examples for notes and scales
- Right-handed and left-handed modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-scales-and-modes/id1301462413/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The simplest clearest way to learn

*2025-01-20*

Absolutely the best way I’ve found for learning the 5 positions of the pentatonic minor & Major scales.

### 3/5 — Better if no ads

*2023-11-11*

good app, would be great if yall offered a way to get rid of the ads.

**Developer response:** Hi. There is a Pro version without ads :)

### 1/5 — No good

*2023-09-30*

I would rather have an option to purchase this with out adds. Too many adds get in the way

### 1/5 — No longer works for latest iOS 16

*2023-07-23*

The drop down selection boxes don’t appear unless you restart your iPad, then it disappears after you make a selection

### 3/5 — Tunings

*2022-10-01*

On the paid version you can no longer change the tunings. It’s stuck on standard tuning.

### 1/5 — Not useful

*2021-12-16*

As a teacher I know that presenting scale material like this is not productive. Additionally, there’s a commercial at nearly every click click/touch.

### 4/5 — This is an awesome app!!!

*2020-09-27*

I have tried a lot of guitar theory and scale finding amps and this is by far the best one.   I recently got stuck on a problem using three note per string scale patterns and after doing a little bit of theory to resolve the point I was then able to open this app and check my progress.   I just spent an awesome Sunday afternoon relearning guitar theory and I enjoyed it and encourage you to learn and use your brain but hey man.   “There is an app for that”.   My only suggestion for improvement would be able to change what the neck looks like.   Purely cosmetic. This app is sleek, easy to use, and full of information.   Thank you.

### 5/5 — Great app but a very small issue

*2020-05-18*

It’s Neapolitan not Neopolitan scale 🤭

### 5/5 — Guitar scale modes

*2019-05-27*

I have been playing guitar for many years, but never jumped in to learn modes correctly. What a thrill when you learn the scale shapes and don’t go off key. Brand new world!!! Really enjoy being able size the positions. Thank you!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

### 5/5 — Great!

*2019-05-24*

Perfect for learning scales. Nice and clean interface. Wish there was an option to switch from notes to intervals though.

## Frequently asked questions about Guitar scales and modes

### What scales does Guitar scales and modes include?

Guitar scales and modes includes chromatic, Ionian (major), harmonic major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (minor), Locrian, harmonic minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, blues pentatonic, Hungarian Gypsy, Ukrainian Dorian, Acoustic, Persian, Algerian, Flamenco, Hawaiian, Chinese, Byzantine, and Neopolitan scales.

### What guitar tunings does Guitar scales and modes support?

Guitar scales and modes supports standard, 1/2 step down, 1 step down, standard B, drop D, drop C, and drop A tunings.

### Does Guitar scales and modes have ads?

No, Guitar scales and modes is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices is Guitar scales and modes available on?

Guitar scales and modes is optimized for all devices and tablets, specifically supporting iPhone and iPod.

### How often is Guitar scales and modes updated?

The latest version is 2.0, released on December 8, 2017. The app was initially released on October 27, 2017.

### What is the age rating for Guitar scales and modes?

Guitar scales and modes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What is the user rating for Guitar scales and modes?

Guitar scales and modes has a rating of 3.6 stars from 8 ratings.

### Can Guitar scales and modes be used by left-handed players?

Yes, Guitar scales and modes includes a dedicated right-handed and left-handed mode for user convenience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-12-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Japan (Hirajoshi) scale added
- minor changes

### 1.0 — 2017-10-27

No release notes.

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