# RealGuide

> Music discovery app for finding and previewing song recordings. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Byrne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realguide/id583432705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/578146626)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realguide/id583432705/reviews.md

## What is RealGuide?

One of the most important things for a musician to do, whether an aspiring student or a seasoned professional, is to learn lots of tunes. For most of us, this means acquiring a large collection of fake books to ease the task of learning all this important music. But it sure would be nice to hear some recordings and get an idea what some of these tunes are supposed to sound like. Relax! RealGuide has come to the rescue!

RealGuide provides lists of song titles from some of the best fake books you can buy, and can quickly search the iTunes Music Store for recorded versions which you can preview and purchase (if you choose). What a great way to learn tunes and start expanding your listening library!

Note: RealGuide is not a sheet music reader. If you are looking for a great sheet music reader, check out our other app, RealTunes.

Music Search
RealGuide can search for tracks by song title on the iTunes Store, as well as tracks you already have in your iPhone/iPad music library. You can even search iTunes stores from other countries.

Song Titles
RealGuide includes thousands of song titles from dozens of great fake books, including all titles from the Hal Leonard Real Book series, as well as the Sher Music Co. fake book series. Song titles come from a variety of styles including: jazz, bluegrass, blues, dixieland, holiday, latin, rock, standards, and worship.

Listen to Tracks
Listen to previews from iTunes Store tracks as well as complete tracks from your iPhone/iPad music library. Browse full albums from the iTunes Store. Preview and purchase individual tracks or complete albums.

More Great Features:
• Save your search results for later review or purchase.
• Share your musical discoveries via Mail, Messages, or Twitter.
• Easy links are provided to help you find and purchase any of the included fake books.
• Extensive documentation is built right into the RealGuide app.

Requirements

• Searching for titles from the iTunes Store requires Internet access.

• RealGuide is available in many countries. The selection of music in the iTunes store may vary by country.

• Purchasing music from the iTunes Store requires a valid iTunes Store account.

• RealGuide is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch and requires iOS 9.3 or later.

## Key features

- Search iTunes Music Store for song recordings
- Preview tracks and browse albums
- Access thousands of song titles from fake books
- Listen to music from your library
- Save search results
- Share musical discoveries

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realguide/id583432705/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Don't think there are chords!

*2020-03-22, version 1.4*

I think I guessed wrong. I thought this app might have at least provided chord changes for tunes.  Well, I suppose I didn't accurately read the description.

### 5/5 — Cool app!

*2013-10-12, version 1.0.2*

I'm liking this one a lot. Finds tracks for all those tunes in my fake books I want to learn. Have found some great stuff I didn't know about. Nice!

## Frequently asked questions about RealGuide

### What is RealGuide?

RealGuide helps musicians discover and preview song recordings from popular fake books. It allows you to search the iTunes Music Store for tracks, listen to previews, and even find associated sheet music books.

### How much does RealGuide cost?

RealGuide is a paid app, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What devices is RealGuide compatible with?

RealGuide is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It requires iOS 9.3 or later.

### Does RealGuide have ads?

No, RealGuide does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### How often is RealGuide updated?

The latest version of RealGuide is 1.5, which was last updated on September 14, 2021. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and compatibility.

### Can I use RealGuide offline?

Searching for titles from the iTunes Store requires an internet connection. However, you can listen to complete tracks from your existing iPhone/iPad music library without an internet connection.

### What kind of music genres does RealGuide cover?

RealGuide includes song titles from a variety of styles such as jazz, bluegrass, blues, dixieland, holiday, latin, rock, standards, and worship, sourced from popular fake books.

### What is the user sentiment for RealGuide?

RealGuide has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 reviews. This indicates generally positive user sentiment, though the limited number of reviews suggests a niche user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-09-14

This update contains minor fixes and preparation for future system updates.

### 1.4 — 2018-11-14

Updates in RealGuide 1.4:
- Fixes a bug in iTunes music playback that could cause a crash.

There have recently been some changes made to the iTunes Search API that have caused some problems. We have been working with Apple on a solution and believe it has now been resolved. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers.

### 1.3 — 2018-11-05

Updates in RealGuide 1.3:
- Fixes a bug in iTunes music playback that could cause a crash.

### 1.2 — 2018-10-06

Updates in RealGuide 1.2:
- Fixes a bug in iTunes music playback that could cause a crash.

### 1.1 — 2017-09-04

Version 1.1 contains many improvements to the user experience:
  - Filtering titles by source has become much easier with the Source Selector now available right from the All Tunes tab.
  - Searching and previewing of titles in the iTunes Store has been much improved.
  - Much of the Help content is now available right in the places where you need it. Just look for the help icon on any screen.

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## More apps by Anthony Byrne

- [RealTunes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtunes/id578146623)
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All apps by Anthony Byrne: https://appshunter.io/developer/578146626

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