# GuitarToolkit - tuner, metronome, chords & scales

> Comprehensive guitar toolkit with tuner, metronome, chord/scale library, and creation tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Agile Partners.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitartoolkit-tuner-metronome-chords-and-scales/id284962368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Agile Partners](https://appshunter.io/developer/284962371)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 735 App Store ratings · 328 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitartoolkit-tuner-metronome-chords-and-scales/id284962368/reviews.md

## What is GuitarToolkit?

Lighten your gig bag! GuitarToolkit delivers all your essential guitar tools—tuner, metronome, chords, scales & arpeggios. 

Supports all your instruments! 6-, 7- and 12-string guitar, 4-, 5- and 6-string bass, ukulele, banjo and mandolin, each with standard & alternate tunings.

FEATURES 
■ Tuner, chords, scales & arpeggios automatically adapt for the selected instrument & tuning.
■ Superb chromatic tuner, every bit as accurate as dedicated hardware tuners but far more flexible.
■ Massive library of over 2,000,000 chords, scales and arpeggios. Strum chords and tap notes to hear what they sound like. 
■ Precision metronome can run in background while using other GuitarToolkit features or other apps.  
■ Chord finder answers the question, "What chord is this?" 
■ Universal: buy once and use on your iPhone, iPad & iPod touch 
■ And so much more! 

THE GUITARTOOLKIT+ UPGRADE ENABLES:
■ Chord Sheet Creation & Editing: Create chord progressions from GuitarToolkit's vast 2,000,000 chord library. Tap to add chords, easily email your Chord Sheets to bandmates or students. Interactive chord playback, just touch to hear your chords play. 
■ Drum Pattern Creation & Editing: Create rich, exciting drum patterns for practice and jamming. Custom-build patterns with up to 32 tracks and 75 different drum sounds. 
■ Custom Instruments: Create virtual instruments inside GuitarToolkit that look and sound like your real-life instruments!

■ NEW: Jump start your chord & rhythm skills! The Chord Sheet Store delivers professionally-crafted learning content based on GuitarToolkit's powerful interactive Chord Sheets.
■ The most comprehensive & highly-rated guitar tool in the App Store! 
■ Best-of-breed tuner, huge chord / scale / arpeggio library, flexible metronome

## Key features

- Chromatic tuner
- Metronome with background playback
- 2,000,000+ chords, scales, arpeggios
- Chord finder
- Chord sheet creation and editing
- Drum pattern creation and editing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $11.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Chord Studies: Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CAGED Chord Studies: Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Evolving Blues: Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Chord Studies: Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 50% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| GuitarToolkit+ 50% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 60% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 70% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 80% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jazz Standards: Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GuitarToolkit?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Versatile tool
- 👍 Useful features
- 🎸 Great for guitarists
- 💡 Chord and scale lookup
- ⏱️ Handy metronome

**Cons**

- 🐛 Tuner not working
- 🚫 App no longer updated
- 💰 Paid app with in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of support/communication
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tuner not registering input
- Tuner needle disappearing
- Crashes and freezes
- Paid features not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Update app to fix tuner
- Add iCloud sync for chord sheets
- Improve user interface
- Expand instrument support
- Provide better export options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 328)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitartoolkit-tuner-metronome-chords-and-scales/id284962368/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t buy. Doesn’t work anymore.

*2026-02-21, version 2.6.0*

Same terminal concern as so many other reviews. Used the app for years.. iPhone 16 Pro; iOS 26+. Tuner stopped working. Wish they would fix it.

### 1/5 — Tuner needle bug

*2026-01-26, version 2.6.0*

The needle on the tuner does not appear.   A prior review notes
Switching quickly from cords to tuner to get the needle to appear.  This worked once for me.  Hope it keeps working. App 2.6.0
iOS 26.2

### 1/5 — Update needed

*2026-01-19, version 2.6.0*

Guitar tuner no longer works. It's a shame because this was a cracking app.

### 1/5 — Don’t work

*2026-01-17, version 2.6.0*

I have used this application for years and loved it. The problem I had was keeping up with apple updates. Now as previously mentioned by another review NO tuner display on the screen. It was a good app.

### 1/5 — Not updated since 2014

*2026-01-16, version 2.6.0*

Skip this. It’s worthless. Was the pride of the AppStore at one point but neglect means it’s not usable.

### 5/5 — Greatest App I own but no longer supported

*2026-01-04, version 2.6.0*

Crazy how good this app is but the developers ditched it !!!

### 1/5 — Tuner doesn’t work

*2025-12-27, version 2.6.0*

The tuner doesn’t function at all. This is the main draw for this app, so I guess I’ll be deleting it.

### 5/5 — Pro version works well and versatile for price

*2025-12-20, version 2.6.0*

No problems on iPhone 16e with IOS 26.2

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-12-15, version 2.6.0*

Took my money. Tuner doesn’t work. Trying to request refund.

### 1/5 — Was EXCELLENT! Now really BAD…

*2025-12-13, version 2.6.0*

Simply excellent. One of the best applications on the site. Well designed and well programmed. - and it works!  UPDATE - lots of bugs now and none of the deleloper contact options work. Apple should remove it.

## Frequently asked questions about GuitarToolkit

### What does GuitarToolkit do?

GuitarToolkit is a mobile application designed to provide guitarists and other musicians with essential tools for practice and creativity. It includes a highly accurate chromatic tuner, a precision metronome that can run in the background, and a vast library of chords, scales, and arpeggios. The app also offers features for chord finding and, with an upgrade, allows for the creation and editing of chord sheets and drum patterns.

### What instruments and tunings does GuitarToolkit support?

The app supports a wide variety of instruments, including 6-, 7-, and 12-string guitars, 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin. For each instrument, it offers both standard and alternate tunings, and the tuner, chords, scales, and arpeggios automatically adapt to the selected instrument and tuning.

### How much does GuitarToolkit cost?

The base application is free to download and use, offering core features like the tuner, metronome, and chord/scale libraries. Additional advanced features, such as chord sheet creation, drum pattern editing, and access to the Chord Sheet Store, are available through an in-app purchase upgrade called GuitarToolkit+.

### What are the benefits of the GuitarToolkit+ upgrade?

The GuitarToolkit+ upgrade unlocks powerful creation and editing tools. Users can create and edit chord progressions, email their Chord Sheets, and interactively play back chords. It also enables the creation of custom drum patterns with multiple tracks and sounds, as well as the ability to create virtual custom instruments. The upgrade also provides access to professionally-crafted learning content in the Chord Sheet Store.

### Is GuitarToolkit compatible with my devices?

Yes, GuitarToolkit is a universal app. Once purchased, it can be used on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, allowing you to access its features across your Apple devices without needing to buy it multiple times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2019-02-01

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

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.5.4 — 2016-05-23

The issue with purchasing in-apps has been fixed.

### 2.5.3 — 2015-10-21

Fixed iOS 9 compatibility issues

### 2.5.2 — 2015-04-23

Bug fixes

### 2.5.1 — 2015-04-22

Minor iOS 8 improvements

## Apps similar to GuitarToolkit

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-guitar-chords-and-tabs/id357828853) | 4.7 (2,924) | Free | Music |
| [GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitartuna-tune-and-play-guitar/id527588389) | 4.8 (143,430) | Free | Music |
| [Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fender-tune-guitar-tuner-app/id1107017950) | 4.8 (146,585) | Free | Music |
| [Guitar Tuner Easy tune chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tuner-easy-tune-chords/id838981369) | 4.5 (5,541) | Free | Music |
| [Guitar Tuner - Simply Tune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tuner-simply-tune/id1573260863) | 4.8 (89,242) | Free | Music |
| [Tuner Pro: Guitar Tuner & Tab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-pro-guitar-tuner-and-tab/id1438248122) | 4.5 (43,668) | Free | Music |

## More apps by Agile Partners

- [TabToolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabtoolkit/id325946571)
- [AmpKit - Guitar amps & pedals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231)
- [AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-plus-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id385758778)
- [MelodiQ: Real Guitar Teacher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodiq-real-guitar-teacher/id1437132566)

All apps by Agile Partners: https://appshunter.io/developer/284962371

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*