Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Banjo Chords Compass Lite4 screens
Start Jamming with Grass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Banjo Chords Compass Lite versus Start Jamming with Grass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanjo Chords Compass LiteStart Jamming with Grass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (93 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeElijah Jacob Mayfield

Customer experience

Banjo Chords Compass Lite

All ratings90 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Start Jamming with Grass

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Banjo Chords Compass Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Start Jamming with Grass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Banjo Chords Compass Lite free?
Banjo Chords Compass Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start Jamming with Grass free?
Start Jamming with Grass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Banjo Chords Compass Lite or Start Jamming with Grass?
Start Jamming with Grass is rated higher. Banjo Chords Compass Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Start Jamming with Grass averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Banjo Chords Compass Lite or Start Jamming with Grass have ads?
Neither Banjo Chords Compass Lite nor Start Jamming with Grass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banjo Chords Compass Lite or Start Jamming with Grass?
Banjo Chords Compass Lite ships an update every 69 months, and Start Jamming with Grass weekly. Most recently, Banjo Chords Compass Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and Start Jamming with Grass on November 4, 2026.

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