# Guitar 3D vs HiGuitar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guitar 3D at 742 against HiGuitar's 3. Guitar 3D also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). HiGuitar's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and HiGuitar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiGuitar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar 3D has 742 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, HiGuitar every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar 3D | HiGuitar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-3d-basic-chords/id1255417133/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higuitar-learn-real-guitar/id6790842485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 98.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CMT Bilisim Muzik Ltd Sti](https://appshunter.io/developer/544258399) | [Anh Tuan Nguyen Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783230959) |

## 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


### HiGuitar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higuitar-learn-real-guitar/id6790842485)

Learn to play guitar with interactive lessons and real-time feedback. This app analyzes your playing to score each note, guiding you through structured courses from beginner to advanced techniques. It includes essential tools like a tuner and metronome to support your practice.

**Highlights:** Real-time note grading, 15 structured courses, Interactive fretboard diagrams, On-device pitch detection, Built-in tuner, Full metronome, Practice dashboard

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| HiGuitar Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar 3D free?

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

### Is HiGuitar free?

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

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

HiGuitar is rated higher. Guitar 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while HiGuitar averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Guitar 3D nor HiGuitar shows ads.

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

Guitar 3D ships an update every 2 months, and HiGuitar every 9 days. Most recently, Guitar 3D was updated on November 13, 2026 and HiGuitar on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*