Comparison

Gibson vs ProgressPoint

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

Head to head
About

Gibson

Learn guitar at your own pace with interactive lessons, real songs, and instant feedback. This app offers a comprehensive learning path for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with a vast library of content and practice tools.

Highlights
  • Interactive step-by-step learning path
  • Real-time feedback on playing
  • Large library of lessons and songs
  • Guitar tuner and metronome
  • Tempo control and looping tools
  • Practice tracking and skill growth
  • Gibson TV for inspiration
Features
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Simply the best guitar learning app from Gibson. Perfect if you're looking for a fun guitar practice app that keeps you motivated. Looking for the best way to learn guitar at home? Start with Gibson's step-by-step learning path. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or leveling up your technique, the Gibson App helps you learn faster with interactive fun lessons, real songs, and real-time feedback. Join millions of guitar players learning with the Gibson App. Build real skills across all styles — from your first chords to full songs, fingerpicking, and music theory. New songs added weekly. FEATURED IN TOP MUSIC MEDIA "The Gibson App is changing the guitar teaching game." — Rolling Stone "For those just starting their guitar journey, the Gibson app will be a godsend. The quality of tuition is second to none." — Guitar World "The Best Guitar Learning App" - Creative Outlet LEARN GUITAR FASTER WITH REAL-TIME FEEDBACK The app listens to your guitar and gives you instant feedback on your playing, helping you improve timing and technique with every session. Guitar lessons, real songs, interactive tabs, tuner, metronome, and real-time feedback — all in one app. 10,000+ LESSONS, EXERCISES & SONGS Explore a massive library of lessons and songs across multiple genres, including rock, blues, metal, pop, acoustic, and more. MASTER EVERY GUITAR SKILL Go beyond basic chords with a curriculum that covers proper finger placement, strumming patterns, lead guitar, fingerpicking, and music theory. Whether you want to read tabs or understand the fretboard, our world-class teachers guide you from beginner to pro across all genres. See your guitar skills grow in real-time with detailed tracking across 300+ techniques, chords, and playing styles—turning invisible practice into measurable mastery. STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING PATH (BEGINNER TO PRO) Follow a fun learning journey created by professional guitar teachers. You'll always know what to practice next, with lessons designed to keep you progressing. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LEARN & PLAY GUITAR - Free guitar tuner - Free metronome - Tempo control and looping tools - Free training Calendar to build a consistent routine TURN YOUR IPHONE/IPAD INTO AN AMPLIFIER Explore guitar sound effects, play along with your favorite music. Practice with an electric or acoustic guitar. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Connect with fellow guitar learners, get access to pro-level guidance, tips, and inspiration. WATCH GIBSON TV Gibson TV is packed with original series on guitars, music, and culture. Watch, and get inspired by legendary players and iconic stories. NEW TO GUITAR? - Is the Gibson App good for complete beginners? Yes. The Gibson App is designed to help complete beginners learn guitar from scratch with step-by-step lessons and a fun learning path. - Can I learn guitar on my own? Absolutely. The app is built for self-learners and helps you stay consistent with guided lessons and a Training Calendar. - Does it work with acoustic and electric guitar? Yes. The Gibson App works with any guitar. - Does the app teach real songs? Yes. Learn real songs with interactive tabs and video lessons. - Why should I choose Gibson app? Gibson is the best guitar learning app. Ask our users! HOW THE GIBSON APP WORKS - The app listens to your guitar and gives you feedback - Play along with fun lessons and easy-to-follow tabs - Advance at your own pace through the step-by-step learning FREE TRIAL Day 1: Start free trial Day 1 - 7: Full access to all lessons, songs, features Day 7: Subscription begins unless canceled Cancel anytime during the free trial, you won't be charged ABOUT The Gibson App is developed by Zoundio, a music-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, in collaboration with Gibson. CONTACT Have feedback, questions or suggestions? Contact us at app.support@gibson.com Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ProgressPoint

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Track what matters most with flexible tools, including: Timers and stopwatches for duration tracking Tally counters for behavior frequency ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) tracking Prompt and independence tracking Session notes and observations Work samples with photo capture

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gibson at Free against ProgressPoint's $4.99. Gibson also leads on chart position (#69 vs unranked) and device support. ProgressPoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On 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

Gibson is free to download; ProgressPoint costs $4.99 up front. Gibson sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ProgressPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Gibson versus ProgressPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibsonProgressPoint
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoundioCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JOHNSON

Bugs and requests

Gibson

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable note/chord detection
  • Upside down screen orientation issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to access content)
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to pause, rewind, and adjust speed
  • More comprehensive song library
  • Skill-level based lessons
  • Option to hear own guitar sound
  • Improved note/chord detection
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  • Ability to save/mark songs in progress
  • Music theory lessons
  • Ability to create and play own songs

ProgressPoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gibson

Subscriptions10
  • Gibson Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Gibson Premium Monthly$22.991 Month
  • Gibson Monthly + famous songs$24.991 Month
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  • Gibson Premium Monthly+$32.991 Month
  • Gibson Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Gibson Premium Yearly7 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • Gibson Yearly + Famous Songs7 Days trial$159.991 Year
  • Gibson Yearly + Famous Songs$159.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Gibson Premium Yearly+14 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

ProgressPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gibson free?
Gibson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProgressPoint free?
ProgressPoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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