# StringMaster — Complete solution for learning > Advanced music application for learning chords, scales, and songwriting on various instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Great Apptitude Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster/id509014353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Great Apptitude Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519213669) - Category: Education, Music - Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.67/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 172 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-07-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster/id509014353/reviews.md ## What is StringMaster? Introducing StringMaster, the original heart of the StringMaster family of applications that represent the pinnacle of advanced music applications for iPad and Mac, tailored for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists. The StringMaster family has five versions catering to diverse needs with StringMaster providing most of the features of the Pro version, with the exception of Fretlight Guitar support and the Jam/MIDI capability, though in app upgrades are available for these features. Unlock a world of possibilities with support for chord building and detection, chord tones, scales, and songwriting, backed by a chromatic tuner, metronome, fretboard learning, flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation, and more. The StringMaster family boasts over 150,000 users and having held the #1 Music App position in 34 countries. It supports an array of instruments, from acoustic and electric guitars to bass guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, pianos, and even balalaikas. Dive into a rich sound library with distortion, reverb, or piano options for any instrument. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, or multi-instrumentalist, StringMaster has you covered. Key features include chord building and detection, a comprehensive fretboard learning system, advanced songwriting tools, and flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation. StringMaster 4 introduces piano keyboard support, allowing seamless mapping of guitar chords to the piano keyboard. Explore the robust capabilities of StringMaster: * Play and discover chords and fingering with natural tones. * Display and play scales, including scale runs up the fretboard. * Visualize chord notes, suggested fingering, and Chord Tones. * Utilize the unique Note Finding capability to learn notes and their relative positions on the fretboard. * Benefit from the integrated Chromatic Tuner and Metronome, playable in the background. * Leverage StringMaster's chord-naming algorithms based on finger positions. * Unleash your creativity with the Song Writer, recommending chord progressions and facilitating songwriting. * Master instruments by comparing chords, patterns, and fingerings across a variety of instruments. * Output MIDI from played notes. Experience the next level of musical exploration and education with StringMaster – where versatility meets excellence. Join the global community of musicians who have made StringMaster their go-to app for musical innovation. Download StringMaster now and elevate your musical journey to new heights! Note that the App Purchase of StringMaster Pro includes full Fretlight Wireless support as well as the "Jam" capability. ## Key features - Chord building and detection - Scale visualization and playback - Songwriting tools - Chromatic tuner and metronome - Fretboard learning - Alternate tuning and capo support - Piano keyboard mapping ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $14.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Fretlight Support | $4.99 | one-time | | StringMaster Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 35) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster/id509014353/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best guitar app *2020-09-22, version 3.1* Complete practice tool for guitar ### 5/5 — Best of its kind! *2018-06-23, version 3.02* I have had this app on an Ipad2 for several years, and have never had ANY problems with it! I've seen other reviews that state they have issues with it loading, crashing, etc... That is sad because EVERY guitar player needs this whether beginner or pro alike... One of the BEST, if not THE best apps out there of its kind! I go to it nearly every practice session to help refresh my memory about....whatever! After 40+ years of guitar playing, this app keeps proving to me that I have just scratched the surface!!! If only this was available to me 40 years ago...there are thousands of chord shapes on a guitar neck, and there's nothing like the feeling of finding an interesting new chord shape that you will continually use from then on...they are ALL here! I consider myself a somewhat advanced guitar player... And I don't know about any of you all, but I still need all the help I can get! GET THIS APP!!! USE IT!!! It will become obvious in your playing... On a post script: The tuner, in my opinion, leaves something to be desired... Best one I have found is Guitar Tuna... and I think I have tried them all... unless of course, you have a Peterson Strobe in your kit... ### 5/5 — Excellent in all areas *2016-10-03, version 2.62* The app is easy to use, expands my view of scales and cord structure. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Outstanding app *2016-08-24, version 2.62* I have had many guitar apps this is the one I use most, in fact I have dumped my other apps It will do left handed and perfect 4th tuning ( or any tuning) it's excellent for modes and scale learning, it will show a C major scale across the fretboard for example then I take a screen shot and print out the scale (after editing screenshot on iPad),there are many other features , also contacting the programmer was very helpful ### 5/5 — An excellent app *2016-07-27, version 2.62* I've always found the app to be very helpful in working out chords I've heard others play. It's also great at working out chords for myself. ### 5/5 — The Best *2015-11-12, version 2.55* Have looked at many others, but this is my favorite go-2 app for guitar. Has a lot of the basic features plus some good extras. ### 5/5 — Tough to Live Without... *2015-10-24, version 2.55* I've really gotten to think I just might as well keep this app running in the background I use it so much! It is a great app and I would like to recommend it to everyone. If you are a beginner guitar player, there is a game on here where you play against your own time to identify notes on the fingerboard. Play for a while and all of a sudden, you start to know the notes on the fingerboard, something that you really need to do, also there is something on this that's called Chord Detective where you can put in the chord fingering and it will tell you what chord you put it. You can also choose a chord, any chord and this will tell you what the fingering is. I mean this is a great app, these are just a couple of the things it will do, there are many more. I've run out of room so I have to go but get this app, you will never regret it! ### 1/5 — Distorted audio *2015-07-23, version 2.55* Audio distorts on IPad mini retina making app useless. No response from support ### 5/5 — Intshontsho *2015-06-22, version 2.55* Seems to be a very comprehensive app with lots of tools for guitarists. Have yet to work out how to use all but even just the chords are a good resource tool. ### 4/5 — Gr8 practice App! *2015-04-16, version 2.55* I like the ascending and descending scales with the sound tracking.Useful chord progression section. Tone on some of the instruments not quite organic.Looking forward to next rev. Thanks, keep up the good work. Thanks ## Frequently asked questions about StringMaster ### What does StringMaster do? StringMaster is a comprehensive music learning application designed for musicians of all levels. It provides tools for learning chords, scales, and songwriting, along with a chromatic tuner and metronome. The app supports a wide variety of instruments and offers features like fretboard learning and flexible tuning options. ### What are the key features of StringMaster? Key features include chord building and detection, scale visualization and playback, advanced songwriting tools, a chromatic tuner, metronome, fretboard learning system, and support for alternate tunings and capos. It also offers piano keyboard mapping for guitar chords. ### How much does StringMaster cost? The base StringMaster app is free to download and use. However, in-app upgrades are available to unlock additional features such as Fretlight Guitar support and Jam/MIDI capabilities, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases model. ### What instruments does StringMaster support? StringMaster supports a wide array of instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, pianos, and balalaikas. It offers flexible tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation. ### Who is StringMaster for? This app is designed for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists and multi-instrumentalists. It caters to anyone looking to learn chords, understand scales, improve their songwriting, or simply tune their instrument accurately. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2.7 — 2026-06-30 Bug fixes and code cleanup ### 4.2.2 — 2026-04-14 Minor bug fix for Modes ### 4.0.3 — 2024-10-08 Minor bug fixes and improvements for IOS 18. ### 4.0.2 — 2023-12-14 Consolidation of 5 Separate Apps into the StringMaster Family Completely new User Experience Addition of Piano Keyboard as a first class instrument Completely new sound engine with distortion & reverb for each instrument New Fretboard Materials Countless other enhancements & bug fixes ### 4.0 — 2023-12-12 Consolidation of 5 Separate Apps into the StringMaster Family Completely new User Experience Addition of Piano Keyboard as a first class instrument Completely new sound engine with distortion & reverb for each instrument New Fretboard Materials Countless other enhancements & bug fixes ## Apps similar to StringMaster | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fretuoso](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretuoso/id443265532) | 4.6 (927) | Free | Education | | [CubeStation NEW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubestation-new/id6473158674) | 2.9 (242) | Free | Education | | [Go Drums: lessons & drum games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-drums-lessons-and-drum-games/id1450521011) | 4.6 (1,441) | Free | Education | | [Guitar Blast - Learn Fretboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-blast-learn-fretboard/id1483606692) | 4.8 (236) | Free | Education | | [Australian Tree ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-tree-id/id1467488324) | — | $3.99 | Education | | [Learn Spanish \| LingQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-lingq/id1218125361) | 4.8 (272) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Great Apptitude Pty Ltd - [A Guide To Life](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-guide-to-life/id523407915) - [StringMaster Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-lite/id605222142) - [StringMaster Uke](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-uke/id813343024) - [StringMaster Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-pro/id972426361) - [StringMaster Jam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-jam/id1047331537) All apps by Great Apptitude Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1519213669 --- *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 2026-07-02.*