Banjo Chords Compass Lite vs Start Jamming with Grass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Banjo Chords Compass Lite
This app provides a comprehensive reference for banjo chords, offering thousands of chord tabs for both 4-string and 5-string banjos. It features authentic sound playback, supports various chord types and tunings, and includes options for both right and left-handed players.
- 8,000+ chord tabs
- 4-string and 5-string support
- Authentic banjo chord sounds
- 56 chord types
- Multiple common tunings
- Right/Left-handed modes
- Offline access
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Master banjo chords easily with the comprehensive chord reference app Banjo Chords Compass Lite! It delivers 8,000 professional-quality chord tabs across the 11 fretboard positions for both 4-string and 5-string banjos! Key Features: + Access to all of the 8,000 chords + Supports both 5-string and 4-string banjos + Play and hear authentic banjo chord sounds + Supports 56 chord types: Maj, Min, Dim, Aug, Sus2, Sus4, 5, and more + All common tunings: Open G, Standard C, Open D, Old-Time D, and others + Right- and Left-handed player modes available + High-resolution Retina graphics for exceptional clarity Built for: + Beginners who want to learn chords quickly + Intermediate players expanding their chord knowledge + Advanced musicians composing, recording, or teaching + Anyone looking for a reliable banjo reference tool Why Choose Banjo Chords Compass Lite: + Instant offline access to the chord library + Professional-grade tool to help you elevate your skills + Available on all of your Apple devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac + Upgrade whenever you want: the Lite Version offers the chords for 4 key notes, if you need the chords for the complete note set, you can easily upgrade to the Full Version Download Banjo Chords Compass Lite to transform and elevate your banjo playing today! Or get the full version to access the complete note set and unlock the full potential of Banjo Chords Compass!
Start Jamming with Grass
This app helps you learn bluegrass music with a comprehensive song library, including chords, lyrics, and demo videos. Discover local jam sessions and connect with other musicians to practice and perform together.
- Extensive song library with chords and lyrics
- Demo videos for jam standards
- Jam Finder for local bluegrass events
- Personalized lists for tracking songs
- Automatic backing tracks for practice
- Filterable content by category and artist
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Grass is your companion for learning bluegrass music. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your skills, this app provides everything you need to join the bluegrass community. Key Features: - Song Library: Chords, lyrics, and demo videos for over 400 jam standards, filterable by category and artist. - Jam Finder: Meet new friends to play with at 700+ bluegrass jams across the country. - Lists: Track what you've played, or "go live" and help your friends follow along - Practice Tools: Built-in automatic backing tracks at adjustable tempos. Perfect for: - Beginning musicians interested in bluegrass - Intermediate players looking to expand their repertoire - Anyone wanting to join the bluegrass community - Musicians searching for local jams
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Start Jamming with Grass at 4.8 against Banjo Chords Compass Lite's 4.0. Start Jamming with Grass also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 69 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). Banjo Chords Compass Lite's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Start Jamming with Grass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banjo Chords Compass Lite has 93 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Banjo Chords Compass Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Start Jamming with Grass's.
Banjo Chords Compass Lite ships an update every 69 months, Start Jamming with Grass weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Banjo Chords Compass Lite | Start Jamming with Grass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (93 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Schlee | Elijah Jacob Mayfield |
Customer experience
Banjo Chords Compass Lite
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In-app purchases
Banjo Chords Compass Lite
No in-app purchases
Start Jamming with Grass
No in-app purchases
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