# PocketGuitar - Virtual Guitar in Your Pocket

> Virtual guitar, bass, and ukulele simulator with effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Bonnet Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketguitar-virtual-guitar-in-your-pocket/id287965124 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bonnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287965127)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 452 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2019-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketguitar-virtual-guitar-in-your-pocket/id287965124/reviews.md

## What is PocketGuitar?

PocketGuitar turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a virtual guitar. You can press and strum strings, just like a real guitar.

Along with several guitar sounds, you can also play Electric Bass and Ukulele. You can also create various sounds by using effects such as Distortion, Chorus, Delay and Wah.

## Key features

- Virtual guitar simulator
- Play bass and ukulele
- Strum strings
- Multiple guitar sounds
- Distortion, Chorus, Delay, Wah effects

## Chart rankings

- #140 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of PocketGuitar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎸 Realistic guitar sound
- 🎨 Customizable settings (frets, tuning, effects)
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎮 Fun to play and experiment with
- 🎶 Useful for practicing and jamming
- 🔀 Supports multiple instruments (guitar, bass, ukulele)

**Cons**

- 🤏 Frets/strings too small for larger fingers
- 🔇 Sound issues/bugs on some devices
- 📜 Limited fretboard range
- 🎼 Difficulty playing chords and complex pieces
- 🔀 Awkward to switch between fret positions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Strings randomly cutting out
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Settings menu not working for some users

**Most requested features**

- Ability to scroll/slide through fretboard
- Chord/tab library for popular songs
- Recording/looping functionality
- More effects and amp models
- Left-handed mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 452)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketguitar-virtual-guitar-in-your-pocket/id287965124/reviews.md

### 5/5 — こういうアプリを探していた

*2025-09-13*

神アプリ

### 1/5 — Nonsense

*2025-08-10, version 1.5.2*

Didn’t like it at all . It does not have normal guitar voice at all
Money lost

### 4/5 — left handed mode

*2024-05-20, version 1.5.2*

needs love for leftys!!

### 5/5 — Incredibly fun

*2023-08-04, version 1.5.2*

This has created a long wanted dream to always have a guitar on the go come true. Although it cannot replicate the exact satisfaction of playing a real guitar it has gifted me the perfect amount I need to give it five stars. With enough fiddling of preferences this app becomes extremely addictive, would recommend to any guitarist too addicted to their guitars to leave the house 😂.

### 5/5 — Entertaining and it works after all these years

*2023-02-04, version 1.5.2*

I originally bought this app when I had a new iPhone 3G. I have enjoyed strumming a few chords and shaking the phone to vibrate it a bit. It sounds accurate and the options work well for auto or manually plucking.

### 5/5 — Best 1$

*2022-06-20, version 1.5.2*

Great 100% best 1$ of ur life. only problem is the targets are small

### 4/5 — Great fun….

*2021-12-30, version 1.5.2*

But now stuck in portrait mode!

### 5/5 — What A Fun And Useful App!

*2021-03-02, version 1.5.2*

I’m a professional guitarist who teaches, and I have toured many countries, so it’s reasonable for the casual observer to assume I play the guitar a lot. It’s also reasonable to say that I think about the guitar a lot. In the same vein, one may correctly assume that I wish I could play the guitar all the time.

PocketGuitar allows you to play guitar when one isn’t right next to you. Granted, I would advise against using this - or really, any other app while, say, driving. But if you want to run down an idea while waiting in line at the bank or the coffee shop, you can - thanks to this app.

I should also mention that even though I have perfect pitch, PocketGuitar is tremendously useful. Sometimes you need to see the grid, you know? That way, when you get back to a non-virtual instrument, the ideas are fresh in your mind. 

I wish PocketGuitar had been around when I was daydreaming in high school... actually, no. I’m fine with the way my grades turned out with fewer distractions.

Highly recommended!

### 1/5 — 盗用我

*2020-05-02*

主图上的人是我 怎么被盗用到这里了

### 2/5 — Для левой руки

*2020-04-03*

Как повернуть струны для левши? Не нашёл

## Frequently asked questions about PocketGuitar

### What does PocketGuitar do?

PocketGuitar transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a virtual guitar. You can press and strum strings to play music, and it also simulates electric bass and ukulele.

### What instruments can I play with PocketGuitar?

You can play a virtual guitar, electric bass, and ukulele with this app. It offers a versatile experience for different string instrument enthusiasts.

### Does PocketGuitar offer sound effects?

Yes, PocketGuitar allows you to create various sounds using effects such as Distortion, Chorus, Delay, and Wah. This adds depth and versatility to your virtual instrument playing.

### Is PocketGuitar free to use?

Based on the provided information, PocketGuitar is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is PocketGuitar compatible with?

PocketGuitar is designed for iPhone and iPod touch devices. It aims to provide a virtual instrument experience on these Apple mobile platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2019-02-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Version 1.5.2:
- Allow adjusting the position of the neck to either side of the screen

Version 1.5.1:
- Fixes startup issue in iOS 6 / 7

Version in 1.5:
- Optimized appearance on iOS 7/8 and iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus
- Supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio (requires iOS 7 or later)

### 1.5.1 — 2014-10-24

Version 1.5.1:
- Fixes startup issue in iOS 6 / 7

Version 1.5:
- Optimized appearance on iOS 7 / 8 and iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus
- Supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio (requires iOS 7 or later)

### 1.5 — 2014-10-22

NOTICE: If you have not upgraded your device to iOS 8 yet, please do not upgrade to PocketGuitar version 1.5. The app will not start up on iOS 6 or 7. We will release version 1.5.1 to fix this issue shortly.

What's new in 1.5:
- Optimized appearance on iOS 7/8 and iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus
- Supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio (requires iOS 7 or later)

### 1.4.1 — 2013-01-17

What's new in 1.4.1:
- You can hear the sound even when the iPhone is put to silent mode (like other music apps).
- Fixes crashing problem

What's new in 1.4:
- Runs fullscreen on iPhone 5 (4-inch Retina Display) 
- Bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2012-09-19

- Runs fullscreen on iPhone 5 (4-inch Retina Display) 
- Bug fixes

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