# Guitar Flash vs melod

The clearest difference is rating: melod at 4.6 against Guitar Flash's 4.0. melod also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 62%). Guitar Flash's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Flash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and melod sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

melod holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: melod has 436 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Guitar Flash's written reviews are positive against 82% of melod's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Flash | melod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-flash/id1039643229/reviews) | **[4.6 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melod/id1527297039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allan Bueno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039643228) | [Roger Pollard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476442753) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-flash/id1039643229)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Music, #166 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Learn to play guitar by hitting notes in time with songs. Master your skills across three difficulty levels and become a rock star. Show off your guitar-playing prowess to everyone.

**Highlights:** Hit notes in time, Play several songs, 3 difficulty levels, Become a rock star, Improve guitar skills

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Great guitar game experience
- 🔥 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Retro feel like classic Guitar Hero
- 🎨 Good song selection across rock genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches with certain songs
- 📺 Small screen size and button layout on mobile
- 💰 Unlocking songs can be grindy
- 🔇 Some songs have audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sweet Child O' Mine song not working
- App crashes when trying to play certain songs
- Unlocked songs not downloading properly

**Requested features**

- Add more popular rock/metal songs
- Implement controller support
- Offline mode to play without internet
- Customization options for fretboard


### melod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melod/id1527297039)

Engage with a classic rhythm game featuring indie music. Play along to melodies or complex rhythms, with modes for relaxed or challenging gameplay. Discover new artists and aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** Play indie music songs, Melody and Rhythm instrumentals, Chill and Challenge modes, Discover new artists, Chase high scores, Explore music structure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Cascade" | Free | one-time |
| "Stang" | Free | one-time |
| "Niel Gow’s Lament..." | Free | one-time |
| "Lookin' For It" | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Tip Top Polka/Hesleyside..." | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Korobeiniki" | $1.99 | one-time |
| "The Shadow Dimension" | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Astral Plane" | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Nomuzo" | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Dial-up" | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Memory" | $1.99 | one-time |
| melodx Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 🔒 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Supports indie artists
- 👍 Diverse music selection
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note registration issues
- 🐛 Overly strict scoring system
- 👎 Limited song library
- 👎 Buttons too small

**Reported bugs**

- Missed notes not registering correctly
- Inconsistent haptic feedback

**Requested features**

- Adjustable note speed
- Practice mode for difficult sections
- More popular/mainstream song options
- Larger note buttons
- Calibration settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Flash free?

Guitar Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is melod free?

melod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Flash or melod?

melod is rated higher. Guitar Flash averages 4.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while melod averages 4.6 from 436 ratings.

### Do Guitar Flash or melod have ads?

Guitar Flash shows ads; melod does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Flash or melod?

Guitar Flash ships an update every 2 months, and melod every 2 months. Most recently, Guitar Flash was updated on September 24, 2026 and melod on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*