# Guitar 3D vs Fretonomy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guitar 3D at 99% against Fretonomy's 65%. Guitar 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). Fretonomy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 741). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Fretonomy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 741 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Guitar 3D's written reviews are positive against 65% of Fretonomy's.

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, Fretonomy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar 3D | Fretonomy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-3d-basic-chords/id1255417133/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretonomy-learn-fretboard/id1279576225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 741 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CMT Bilisim Muzik Ltd Sti](https://appshunter.io/developer/544258399) | [Strong Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279576223) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-3d-basic-chords/id1255417133)

Learn guitar chords, strumming, and fingerpicking with interactive 3D visualizations. Compose your own music using a simple editor and hear real guitar sounds. Ideal for visual learners wanting to play basic guitar quickly.

**Highlights:** 3D right and left hand viewer, Chord chain editor, Auto play & loop, Speed control, Chord training game, Left-handed guitarist support, Chord library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classical Guitar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Guitar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classical Guitar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Guitar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Electro-Classical Guitar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent visuals
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning chords
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Difficulty seeing strings being picked
- 🐛 Slow or disjointed performance
- 🐛 No sound in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Include more advanced chords and chord progressions
- Add interval display
- Incorporate barred chords
- Integrate with a DAW or guitar pro software
- Provide a song library with popular songs


### Fretonomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretonomy-learn-fretboard/id1279576225)

Master the guitar fretboard with interactive games and tools. Learn notes, chords, and scales, and even compose your own music. Practice with your real instrument and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Interactive fretboard games, Note, chord, and scale learning, Real instrument practice with mic detection, Songwriting and tablature tools, Progress tracking and heat maps, Support for 9 instruments, Customizable learning options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Guitar | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4-String Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mandolin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ukulele | $2.99 | one-time |
| Banjo | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5-String Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Instruments | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning fretboard
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Effective for memorizing notes
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔄 Constant updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some features
- 🔒 Subscription model required for full access
- 📏 Limited fretboard zoom and visualization
- 🔊 No audio feedback for correct notes
- 🔀 Repeated notes in some exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not unlocking full access
- Fretboard visualization issues on certain devices
- Crashes and freezes in some game modes
- Incorrect note/chord display on staff

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize note/chord display on staff
- Option to disable specific notes/chords in exercises
- Interval identification game
- Metronome integration for scale practice
- Cloud sync for progress and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar 3D free?

Guitar 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fretonomy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guitar 3D or Fretonomy?

Guitar 3D is rated higher. Guitar 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while Fretonomy averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Guitar 3D or Fretonomy have ads?

Neither Guitar 3D nor Fretonomy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar 3D or Fretonomy?

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Fretonomy weekly. Most recently, Guitar 3D was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fretonomy on November 4, 2026.

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