# Pocket Lick: Banjo

> Banjo lick library with tab, video, and audio for fast learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Tunefox s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lick-banjo/id904566609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tunefox s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536941280)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 117 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 201 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lick-banjo/id904566609/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Lick?

Have all the licks you need, right in your pocket!

- "One of the finest banjo apps I've seen." - Steve Martin

With Pocket Lick you can learn any lick in half the time of other methods. No need to comb through videos and mp3s looking for the new licks to learn. We’ve brought over 50 of the best licks in bluegrass and broken them down in our lick library so you have the best learning tools at your fingertips!

Up your playing, fuel your improvising skills, and sound like the pros!

Our lick library includes licks from legendary players like Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, J.D. Crowe, Scott Vestal and many more!

Make learning fun, fast and easy with Pocket Lick for your iPhone and iPad.

Pocket Lick: Banjo includes:

* Over 50 licks to use in different keys and songs
* Tab for each lick
* Right and left hand split screen video
* Audio of each lick played at full speed
* Information blurb for each lick, including suggestions for lick use
* No wait time for your licks to load. No need for internet connection

Take advantage of how simple it can be to pick like a pro with Pocket Lick!

## Key features

- Over 50 bluegrass licks
- Tablature for each lick
- Split-screen video (right/left hand)
- Full-speed audio playback
- Lick usage suggestions
- Offline access

## What do users think of Pocket Lick?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning licks
- 👍 Useful for practice
- 👍 Good selection of licks
- 👍 Well-organized licks
- 👍 Clear video and tab
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Good for experienced players
- 👍 Helps build a lick toolbox
- 👍 Inspiring for players
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Nice idea
- 👍 Slick presentation
- 👍 Fun and helpful

**Cons**

- 👎 Not for beginners
- 👎 Limited features
- 👎 Not worth the price (for some)
- 👎 No sort by difficulty
- 👎 Camera angle issues in videos
- 👎 Lacks advanced features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes (rare)
- Login screen freezes (unconfirmed)
- Incompatible with older devices (unconfirmed)

**Most requested features**

- Sort by difficulty
- Control video playback speed
- Add new licks periodically
- Fingering notation (right and left hand)
- More licks and rolls
- Licks in different tunings (e.g., Gm)
- Zoom tab feature
- Looping feature for licks
- Request a lick section
- Community upload section
- More licks
- Sections for start licks, fills, and endings
- Make apps for Mandolin, Dobro, and Fiddle
- Classify licks by banjo player
- Improve video view angle on left hand
- Add historical context for licks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lick-banjo/id904566609/reviews.md

### 5/5 — pocket licks 1&2

*2025-02-07, version 1.2.1*

Great way to make the licks stick!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2020-10-10, version 1.2.1*

So glad this app got updated. Works great now. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Very good indeed

*2020-06-13*

Fill licks, back up licks and lick transitioning from one chord to another. Blues melodic and Scruggs - 5 stars from me 😀

### 1/5 — Only one feature. Not worth a price. Would be worth free

*2019-07-27, version 1.2.0*

Only one feature. Not worth a price. Would be worth free

### 5/5 — Love This App

*2019-02-01*

I Love this app,fantastic for teaching and learning different picks!!Any other apps that you have?

### 1/5 — Not very good idea for beginners.

*2018-12-15, version 1.2.0*

Please don’t get app unless you are experienced

### 5/5 — Fun app, well thought out

*2018-09-30*

Love the app. Great way to get some fills down. Works well.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2018-07-06*

This app is a great way to learn licks that can add a little little sparkle to your playing.  I would recommend it for the advanced beginner and beyond.  It would nice to be able to control the video playback speed, but that said, well worth the 3 price.

### 5/5 — Slick

*2018-04-11, version 1.2.0*

I like all of the choices. You should try.

### 4/5 — Good but not for beginners

*2018-02-25*

There’s no “sort by difficulty”.  I’m just starting out and was hoping to quickly find some licks to ramp me up in other directions but I have to watch/view each one to get a sense of its difficulty. This app is really good, I think I’ll be using it more as I get better. For now it’ll sit on the back burner.

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Lick

### What does Pocket Lick: Banjo do?

Pocket Lick: Banjo provides a digital library of over 50 bluegrass banjo licks. It aims to help users learn these licks faster than traditional methods by offering detailed learning tools.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app includes tablature for each lick, split-screen video showing both right and left-hand techniques, audio playback at full speed, and information blurbs with suggestions for lick usage. It also offers offline access.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a free application for learning banjo licks.

### What devices is Pocket Lick: Banjo compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, making it convenient for musicians to practice and learn on their mobile devices.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for banjo players who want to enhance their playing, develop improvisational skills, and sound more like professional musicians. It's suitable for those looking for a quick and easy way to learn new licks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2020-09-30

Bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2015-04-22

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

20 new licks!

### 1.1.2 — 2014-12-30

- You can now change the licks by swiping left or right

### 1.1.1 — 2014-11-26

* 20 new hot licks! 
* You’re now able to loop the video, so you can play along as much as you want!

### 1.01 — 2014-09-15

Sorry, no new licks in this update, but we bring new stuff in a few weeks.
- Fix the issue with mute button.

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## More apps by Tunefox s.r.o.

- [Pocket Lick: Banjo 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lick-banjo-2/id1059233846)
- [Tunefox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunefox/id1128824483)

All apps by Tunefox s.r.o.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1536941280

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