# moForte Guitar > Physics-based virtual electric guitar with advanced sound modeling and performance features. (iPhone/iPad app by moForte.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moforte-guitar/id771271868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [moForte.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/771271871) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.7 · 57 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moforte-guitar/id771271868/reviews.md ## What is moForte Guitar? The Classic moForte Guitar, introduced in 2012, is the first virtual guitar based on modeling the physics and performance techniques of the guitar. Because the moForte Guitar is modeled rather than based on playing back samples, the performance experience is uniquely expressive and interactive. Based on based on the Physical Modeling research of Dr. Julius O. Smith III of Stanford/CCRMA. Features include: - Strumming and PowerChord modes. - Modeled feedback and distortion like a real metal guitar. - A selection of models for popular types of electric guitars. - Recording and sharing of performances. - 9,500+ chords. - Powerful authoring tool for chart creation - supports custom chords and effect presets. - Modeled guitar articulations including: harmonics, pinch harmonics, slides, palm muting, string scraping, damping and auto-strum. - Fully programmable effects chain including: distortion, compression, wah, auto wah, 4-band parametric EQ, phaser, flanger, reverb and amplifier. iOS/iPadOS 13.7 or better ## Key features - Physical modeling sound engine - Strumming and PowerChord modes - Modeled feedback and distortion - 9,500+ chords - Customizable effects chain - Recording and sharing performances - Chart creation tool ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $3.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Rising Sun Blues | Free | one-time | | Mountain Aire | Free | one-time | | Thor's Hammer | Free | one-time | | Mountain Aire | Free | one-time | | Star Spangled Banner Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Loki's Lament | Free | one-time | | Rising Sun Blues | Free | one-time | | Thor's Hammer | Free | one-time | | Odious Odin | Free | one-time | | Bourrée in E minor | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moforte-guitar/id771271868/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Man oh man, they brought back the classic moForte guitar *2025-04-23* I love this app! It was one of the first guitar strumming apps in the App Store, 12 years ago, that actually modeled a real guitar, including strumming and some kind of AI based strumming. Glad they brought it back! ### 1/5 — Make this usable *2024-01-20, version 1.8* Please. I decided not to apply for the refund because, well, someday you’ll make this usable, right? And it’s cheap. All those settings and this is virtually worthless. If you’re going to leave this as is, you should consider detaching the wonderful GeoShred from it’s mentioned association. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2023-02-22, version 1.8* I have had issues with this app not working I want a refund and when it did work it was just a joke ### 5/5 — Absolutely Incredible! *2022-06-24, version 1.8* This is by far the best app for disabled guitar players on the App Store! It has unfortunately been abandoned.. please resurrect this ingenious creation! ### 4/5 — Where is the store? *2020-09-23, version 1.8* I would give it five stars buy i cant find the store they are talking about ### 2/5 — Not at all what I was expecting or hoping for. *2019-12-07, version 1.8* I’ve been looking for something that can replace the guitar touch instrument in garage band, I use Auria and Apple made it a huge pain to export anything recorded in garage band to anything other than logic, but I haven’t been able to find anything on iOS that sounds better or even close to as good as garage bands virtual guitar so after reading the reviews for this app I had hoped that maybe finally something was out that could compete with GB... this is not that. I have GeoShred and while I like the way the app handles as a controller I think it sounds pretty bad as far as realism goes, so I don’t know what I was really expecting out of this but there’s really nothing I like about it if I’m being honest. It sounds super artificial, but even if it sounded great I have yet to find any midi settings so controlling it with anything else doesn’t seem to be an option... all around I regret to purchase. It was only a few dollars but considering it doubtful the app will ever be opened again it’s a few dollars I wish I could have back. ### 5/5 — Da Bomb! *2019-02-23, version 1.8* Still by & far the best virtual guitar on the iPhone! ### 4/5 — One step away from greatness *2017-01-12, version 1.7* All apps I buy have to meet the criteria of doing something that no other app I already own can do. MoForte Guitar achieves this, with its methods of play. Lovely sounds, great to have IAA, and for me that vital AudioBus support. To make it a 5 star app, the developers should include Retina class graphics, to properly take advantage of today's quality. At present the graphics look like yesterday. Nic ### 5/5 — Hidden treasure *2016-01-23, version 1.7* I found this app by after acquiring Geoshred. This is a killer app. the sequencer allows you to construct songs that you can embellish while recording its output with Audiobus or IAA. This is a great companion to Geoshed. You monitor the chords selected when you build your charts. The results surpass anything available on IOS or anything but a physical guitar. However, I wish I could record and export a wav file. This app clearly does not get the recognition that it's due. ### 4/5 — Great Tones *2016-01-22, version 1.7* I really love the sound of this app! The tones are very good and I like some of the guitar-like sensibility built into the sounds such as palm muting, harmonics, feedback, and pick-up selection. I'm rating this four stars for these reasons. As a guitarist the tones speak for themselves. However as a guitarist, the lack of MIDI implementation hinders me. I use a guitar-like MIDI controller to play synths and other MIDI instruments. I would pay for the following features: MIDI implementation over all parameters, the addition of middle single coil pick-up and the "in between" single coil sounds. No one produces a modeled guitar application like this one. Keep up the good work! ## Frequently asked questions about moForte Guitar ### What makes moForte Guitar unique? moForte Guitar is unique because it's modeled on the physics and performance techniques of a real guitar, rather than just playing back samples. This allows for a more expressive and interactive playing experience. ### How many chords does moForte Guitar support? moForte Guitar supports over 9,500 chords, providing a comprehensive library for various musical styles. ### Can I record my performances with moForte Guitar? Yes, moForte Guitar allows you to record your performances and share them. This feature is ideal for capturing musical ideas or sharing your creations. ### What devices is moForte Guitar compatible with? moForte Guitar is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS/iPadOS 13.7 or later. ### What is the price of moForte Guitar? moForte Guitar is a paid app, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features. ### How often is moForte Guitar updated? The latest version of moForte Guitar is 1.9008, last updated on April 23, 2025. Updates indicate ongoing development and support for the application. ### Does moForte Guitar have ads? No, moForte Guitar does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience. ### What age rating does moForte Guitar have? moForte Guitar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9008 — 2025-04-23 Updated for iOS 13.7 deployment ### 1.8 — 2017-03-10 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Airturn support for "Next Chord" and Rewind - Support for background audio - Refocused on Strumming and tablature - All content now included. ### 1.7 — 2016-01-07 - Inter-app Audio and Audiobus supported instead of a local record button. - In-app purchases no longer available, previous in-app purchases included free ### 1.6.9 — 2014-11-24 bug fixes ### 1.6.2 — 2014-11-21 - Fixed Effects Chain crash on iOS 8.1 devices - Fixed issue with single string stroking on iPad Air 2 - Added Effects chain tutorial - New Guitar Choir Feature (See the demo chart "Star Spangled Banner - Choir". - Other minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to moForte Guitar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [JAX ESSENTIALS : Phaser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-essentials-phaser/id1636820878) | 5.0 (1) | $4.99 | Music | | [Polychord: Chord Instrument](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychord-chord-instrument/id402625491) | 4.4 (39) | $9.99 | Music | | [ERS_250](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ers-250/id1584339422) | 4.3 (6) | $13.99 | Music | | [Chord Fusion - Guitar Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-fusion-guitar-tabs/id1379913386) | 4.9 (14) | $1.99 | Music | | [GCL1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcl1/id6443425222) | 4.0 (2) | $3.99 | Music | | [Musk MIDI Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musk-midi-keyboard/id781446125) | 3.0 (2) | $1.99 | Music | ## Related topics [moforte guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/moforte-guitar) --- *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 2026-08-16.*