Comparison

StringMaster Jam vs Guitar Backing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StringMaster Jam

Features
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Introducing StringMaster Jam, part 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 Jam providing an exceptional platform for interacting with the Fretlight Guitar and Jam/MIDI capability. Unlock a an other world of possibilities with inbuilt support for chord building and detection, chord tones, & scale diagrams, flexible alternate tuning, capo support and more. Explore the robust capabilities of StringMaster Jam: * Play and discover chords and fingering with natural tones. * Visualize chord notes, suggested fingering, and Chord Tones. * Leverage StringMaster's chord-naming algorithms based on finger positions. * Output MIDI from played notes and play along with MIDI files or tracks from the built-in library. Experience the next level of musical exploration and education with StringMaster Jam – where versatility meets excellence. Join the global community of musicians who have made StringMaster their go-to app for musical innovation. Download StringMaster Jam now and elevate your musical journey to new heights! Note: Fretlight Ready™ designates that an app can send its data over Bluetooth to a Fretlight® guitar and light its fretboard. To learn more about Fretlight guitars go to www.fretlight.com This Application is developed and maintained by Great Apptitude, an independent app developer for use with the Fretlight Guitar. Optek Music Systems, the owner of the Fretlight Guitar brand, accepts no responsibility for the development, maintenance or support for this Application.

About

Guitar Backing

This application helps guitarists by generating high-quality music accompaniments. It can isolate guitar parts from songs for practice or learning, and uses AI to analyze music files for easy accompaniment creation. A lifetime purchase offers unlimited production.

Highlights
  • Generate music accompaniments
  • Remove guitar parts from songs
  • Practice and record with backing tracks
  • Learn sheet music
  • AI music analysis
  • One-click operation
Features
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Guitar Backing APP - The Best Assistant for Guitarists to Generate High-Quality Music Accompaniments 1. Quickly and easily remove the guitar part from music, making it easier for you to practice, record and perform. 2. Extract the guitar part from music to help you practice by comparison and learn sheet music. 3. Through AI technology, the software deeply analyzes music files or music video files, with one-click operation for easy use. Lifetime version: Purchase once and use forever, unlimited accompaniment production. Privacy policy: https://babyking.github.io/privacy/guitarbacking/en/ End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Feedback: For any questions, please contact us via email at yueyin.music@foxmail.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guitar Backing at Free against StringMaster Jam's $8.99. Guitar Backing also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Guitar Backing is free to download; StringMaster Jam costs $8.99 up front. StringMaster Jam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Guitar Backing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringMaster Jam ships an update every 8 months, Guitar Backing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StringMaster Jam versus Guitar Backing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringMaster JamGuitar Backing
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Apptitude Pty Ltd同宝 金

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StringMaster Jam

One-time3
  • Enable All Instruments$3.99
  • Metronome And Tuner$3.99
  • StringMaster Pro Upgrade$8.99
1 purchases

Guitar Backing

One-time1
  • Guitarist Backing (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is StringMaster Jam free?
StringMaster Jam costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Backing free?
Guitar Backing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StringMaster Jam or Guitar Backing have ads?
Neither StringMaster Jam nor Guitar Backing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StringMaster Jam or Guitar Backing?
StringMaster Jam ships an update every 8 months, and Guitar Backing every 2 months. Most recently, StringMaster Jam was updated on October 2, 2026 and Guitar Backing on October 7, 2026.

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