Comparison

Master Ear Trainer vs Accord Guitar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Master Ear Trainer

Features
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Master Ear Trainer goes beyond other ear training apps that have come before it. Finally you can master the ability to hear a song and play it back! Choose between Playing by Ear and Dictation mode Choose from hundreds of chords and scales, not just common ones Home in on your weak areas and develop the ears of a pro!

About

Accord Guitar

Learn guitar chords, scales, and fretboard theory with interactive tools. Study chord shapes, explore scales, understand harmony, and use the built-in tuner. Designed to make the fretboard easier to understand for all levels of guitarists.

Highlights
  • Study guitar chords with flashcards
  • Explore scales and positions
  • Understand chord degrees and harmony
  • Build custom chord shapes
  • Built-in guitar tuner
  • Advanced Theory Map
Features
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Accord helps you learn guitar chords, scales, and fretboard theory in one focused app. Study chord shapes, explore scales across the neck, understand chord degrees in any key, build your own voicings, and use the built-in tuner while you practice. Whether you're learning the basics or digging deeper into guitar theory, Accord gives you interactive tools designed to make the fretboard easier to understand. Features • Study guitar chords with clean, readable flashcards • Explore basic chords by note and chord type • View diatonic chords in key and understand roman numeral harmony • Learn common guitar scales and positions across the fretboard • Use the Advanced Theory Map to see notes, degrees, and harmonic relationships • Build your own chord shapes and discover possible chord names • Switch between note labels, intervals, and degree-based views • Save chords and scales into collections for focused practice • Use the built-in guitar tuner while you play • Access shortcuts for faster navigation into key features Designed for guitarists Accord is built to help you connect shapes, notes, and theory instead of memorizing isolated diagrams. Use it to practice chord recognition, study scale positions, compare voicings, and better understand how harmony works on guitar. Who it’s for • Beginner guitarists learning chords and scales • Intermediate players building fretboard fluency • Songwriters exploring chord relationships and voicings • Anyone who wants a practical guitar theory reference

Screenshots

Master Ear Trainer3 screens
Accord Guitar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Master Ear Trainer at none against Accord Guitar's 1. Master Ear Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Accord Guitar's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Accord Guitar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Master Ear Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Ear Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Accord Guitar daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Master Ear Trainer versus Accord Guitar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster Ear TrainerAccord Guitar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Mann Music LLCGRANT WESLEY CRUMPTON

In-app purchases

None

Master Ear Trainer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Accord Guitar

One-time1
  • Advanced Theory Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Master Ear Trainer free?
Master Ear Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Accord Guitar free?
Accord Guitar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Ear Trainer or Accord Guitar have ads?
Neither Master Ear Trainer nor Accord Guitar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Ear Trainer or Accord Guitar?
Master Ear Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and Accord Guitar daily. Most recently, Master Ear Trainer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Accord Guitar on October 31, 2026.

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