Best Scales Live alternatives: apps like Scales Live

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Elliot Koh

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Scales Live is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Scales Live

#1

Guitar Chords/Scales Master by Loop-Sessions.LLC.

Editor's Choice

4.8(34 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Learn and play guitar chords and scales with an interactive fingerboard. Explore various chord types and scales, and hear them played as you interact with the fretboard. Unlock advanced chord voicings and scales through in-app purchases.

#2

FretBud - Chord & Scales AUv3 by Cem Olcay

Learn, Play, Customize

Strong Contender

4.6(17 ratings)

Free

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Visualize scales and chords on various stringed instruments. Customize tunings, fretboards, and display options for a personalized learning experience. Supports a wide range of instruments and tunings.

#3

Guitar Scales Power by Thomas Gunter

Learn Guitar Scales and Tuner

Worth Considering

4.6😊(77 ratings)

FreeAds

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Master guitar scales and modes with this comprehensive app. Features a built-in tuner, interactive scale visualizations, and practice loops to improve finger dexterity and improvisation skills. Supports various tunings and the CAGED system for fretboard mastery.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
👍 Great for learning scales
👍 Comprehensive content
👍 Free to use
👍 Useful reference tool
👍 Good for beginners
👍 Nice graphics
👍 Customizable tunings
👍 No ads (paid version)
👍 Helps improve playing
👍 Good for improvisation
👍 Fast and clear interface
👍 All scales in one place
👍 Helps understand the neck
👍 Good for lead guitarists
👍 Helpful for practice
👍 Well-made app
👍 Developer responsiveness

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches
🐛 Confusing interface for some
🐛 Adverts in free version
🐛 Fretboard orientation issues
🐛 Some features hard to find
🐛 Basic functionality for some
🐛 Incompatibility issues
🐛 Annoying ads blocking content

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Guitar Fretboard: Scales

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Master the guitar fretboard with this comprehensive learning tool. Explore a vast library of scales and chords, customize your view, and train your ear with interactive games. Perfect for musicians looking to deepen their understanding of music theory and improve their playing.

Learn 45+ scales and 35+ chordsAdd custom scales, chords, and tuningsFretboard trainer games (note, interval, scale, ear)

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