# Guitar 3D vs Guitar Blast

Guitar 3D and Guitar Blast both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of Guitar 3D's written reviews are positive against 83% of Guitar Blast's. Guitar 3D also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (741 vs 239). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Guitar Blast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Guitar 3D against 4.8 for Guitar Blast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 741 and 239 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Guitar 3D's written reviews are positive against 83% of Guitar Blast's.

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, Guitar Blast every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar 3D | Guitar Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-3d-basic-chords/id1255417133/reviews)** | [4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-blast-learn-fretboard/id1483606692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **741** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CMT Bilisim Muzik Ltd Sti](https://appshunter.io/developer/544258399) | [HAKKI ALTAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/862664157) |

## 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


### Guitar Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-blast-learn-fretboard/id1483606692)

Master the guitar or bass fretboard through engaging gameplay. Learn note positions, improve recall, and connect them to musical notation. Practice with your instrument or on-screen, with options for focused training and a built-in tuner.

**Highlights:** Gamified fretboard learning, Real instrument or tap mode practice, Advanced training for specific areas, Connect notes to musical staff, Bass guitar support, Built-in tuner and jam room, Progress tracking and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Guitar Blast Premium 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Content | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guitar Fretboard | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Gamified learning makes fretboard memorization fun and engaging
- 🎯 Effective method for learning guitar fretboard notes
- 🎤 Accurate audio recognition of real guitar notes
- 📊 Immediate feedback and progress tracking with stats
- 🎨 Well-designed interface and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔊 Inconsistent audio recognition with real guitar
- 🔄 App compatibility issues with recent iOS updates
- 📱 Screen rotation problems on iPad
- ❌ Left-handed mode incomplete/not properly mirrored

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during levels without saving progress
- Advanced training mode inaccessible after recent updates
- Audio recognition fails after first exercise
- Staff reading feature leaves junk on screen
- Notes not recognized when played on real guitar

**Requested features**

- Multi-string practice mode
- Customizable round times and drill configuration
- Built-in tuner for guitar mode
- Interval-based testing by key selection
- Full fretboard view from first lesson


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar 3D free?

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

### Is Guitar Blast free?

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

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

Guitar 3D is rated higher. Guitar 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while Guitar Blast averages 4.8 from 239 ratings.

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

Neither Guitar 3D nor Guitar Blast shows ads.

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

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Guitar Blast every 5 weeks. Most recently, Guitar 3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and Guitar Blast on October 30, 2026.

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