# GuitarScales Free

> Guitar scale visualization tool with custom tunings and note identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Jens Korinth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscales-free/id412856003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jens Korinth](https://appshunter.io/developer/349653006)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscales-free/id412856003/reviews.md

## What is GuitarScales Free?

GuitarScales is an app for guitarists that allows viewing many different scales with arbitrary base notes directly on a guitar neck. It displays the scale as positions on the neck, the names of the respective notes and highlights the base notes to ease learning of a new scale/base. You can also define your tuning, for instance show the scale in Drop D, an open tuning or a completely customized tuning of your own. 

* easy to use interface that allows zooming in and out of any position on the neck
* supports many scales including major, minor, pentatonic scales (major, minor, blues) and church modes
* allows to define a completely custom scale, which may also be transposed!
* support for different tunings including open tunings
* allows to define a completely custom tuning!
* FREE version with iAds!

## Key features

- Fretboard scale visualization
- Customizable base notes
- Support for various scales (major, minor, pentatonic, modes)
- Customizable tunings
- Note name display
- Highlighted base notes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscales-free/id412856003/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Slow

*2023-12-05, version 3.1*

I actually don’t mind the very basic appearance but you have to tap + / - buttons to move through the keys a semi tone at a time, which just kills it for me.

### 1/5 — Sounds interesting, but….

*2022-02-01*

There is no help or documentation provided with this app! As a result, you have to guess how to use it, and what the various buttons do.  Why should we users have to figure this out, when a help screen is so easy to code?

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2021-02-07, version 3.1*

Thanks to the creator, I really enjoy the app. Great for learning. I hope to see more features added.

### 5/5 — Clear, simple and easy to use!

*2020-07-01, version 3.1*

Pretty useful app. I love this app because you can clearly see the notes on the neck. You can also zoom in but I prefer to see the whole neck.

You can easily change the root using + and - buttons and you can easily select a scale with only three taps. It’s fast and it’s simple so you can focus on your practice.

Many thanks to the developer for this great app.

### 1/5 — Customized tuning?

*2020-04-10, version 3.1*

I can’t find where to customize my tuning. It’s in the app description. In the app, I only see a selection of tunings. None of which are what I’m looking for.

### 5/5 — Very convenient

*2018-10-24*

This is a really convenient app when it comes to helping me with scales.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-05-07, version 3.1*

Wanted a simple app I could see the whole fret board with scales superimposed. This is very good, great how you can add or remove notes as well.

### 5/5 — Customized Scales A Breeze!

*2017-09-13, version 3.1*

Love this. Exactly what I needed. Make my own scales! Yes!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2013-03-02*

I use this to improve on my scales and it is great. To me it doesn't have to look good. Plus I learn new notes on this one. So overall, great app for all guitarists out there!

### 4/5 — Pretty cool app...

*2013-01-08*

I like the way this app works overall.
Just a suggestion for the developers. It would be a good idea to change the background colors of the note markers behind the note letters on the fretboard as there is not enough contrast between the white letters and grey background. Also would be good if the root note markers were a bolder more contrasting color. Thanks for the free app!

## Frequently asked questions about GuitarScales Free

### What scales does GuitarScales Free support?

GuitarScales Free supports many scales including major, minor, pentatonic scales (major, minor, blues), and church modes. It also allows users to define completely custom scales.

### Can I use custom tunings in GuitarScales Free?

Yes, GuitarScales Free allows you to define custom tunings, including open tunings or completely customized ones, to visualize scales accurately.

### How does GuitarScales Free help with learning?

It displays scales as positions on the guitar neck, shows note names, and highlights base notes to make learning new scales and base notes easier.

### What devices is GuitarScales Free available on?

GuitarScales Free is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for GuitarScales Free?

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

### How often is GuitarScales Free updated?

The app was last updated on June 24, 2016, with the latest version being 3.1. It was originally released on January 11, 2011.

### What is the user rating for GuitarScales Free?

GuitarScales Free has a user rating of 3.4 stars based on 7 ratings.

### Does GuitarScales Free have ads?

Yes, the free version of GuitarScales includes iAds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2016-06-24

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

* compatible with all iOS devices
* minor bugfix

### 3.0 — 2013-08-07

Version 3.0 is out!
* completely redesigned user interface
* iOS 7 look
* two color themes: white / black

### 2.12 — 2012-12-03

* now supports the iPhone 5! 
* iOS 6 support

### 2.11 — 2012-05-10

* Open G tuning is available again!
* bugfixes concerning custom scales & tunings

### 2.1 — 2012-04-28

* now supporting custom tunings with re-designed UI
 * added left-handed tuning support
 * built for iOS 5.1

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