Comparison

BEAT TRAINING vs Fretboard Practice

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

Head to head
About

BEAT TRAINING

This app helps you train your sense of rhythm through interactive challenges and a metronome. It offers two play modes and multiple input methods, including tapping pads or using your smartphone's vibration.

Highlights
  • Rhythm challenge mode
  • Metronome mode
  • Pad input method
  • Smartphone vibration input
  • Detailed challenge results
  • Customizable beat references
Features
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= Train the rhythm in challenge mode! This will thoroughly train your sense of rhythm by checking detailed challenge results! = Enter the timing with the buttons on the screen and the vibration of your smartphone! No more expensive electronic drums! ■ Two types of play mode = Metronome mode = The beat is played at the specified tempo like a metronome. Use this mode when using as a metronome. (You can practice beats by using the beat input methods described below) By selecting the reference beat type and sound as well as the metronome sound, you can also play basic beat references such as 8 beats and 16 beats. Note that this mode is convenient because the smartphone never sleeps during metronome play. = Challenge mode = When you start, the hit point marks (reference) displayed on the screen will scroll from the right side. When these references overlap the mark on the left side of the screen, input the beat in a timely manner. When the specified challenge time (sec.) elapses, a score representing the accuracy of the entered rhythm is displayed. The difficulty level will be greatly increased by turning off the metronome and reference display (and sound). (Score will also increase!) Let's do your best aiming for 100 points! You are already a "BEAT MASTER" when you get 100 points constantly. your brain can be the brain that can measure 3 minutes of instant noodles without a clock! ■ There are 2 types of beat input method = Pad mode = Tap the two pad buttons (L and R) at the bottom of the screen to enter the beat. (The functions is the same though two types of L and R pad buttons exist) Try BPM 240's 32-beat blaze with just one button either L or R, for gamers who are confident in blaze ! = External input mode = You can also enter the beat by the vibration of the smartphone. (You no longer need expensive electronic drums!) By appropriately adjusting the two sliders - the vibration input level (GAIN) and the boundary level (OFF) that the vibration is recognized as OFF, you can enter the rhythm by 1. Striking the smartphone directly 2. Shaking the smartphone like a Maracas 3. Pounding the pillow on where the smartphone is placed 4. Dancing with your smartphone in your pocket Thus, you can enter beats by applying vibration to your smartphone. (*) Please be careful not to damage your smartphone and break it!

About

Fretboard Practice

Features
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Learn notes on the fretboard using Voice Control operation. Hands-on practice makes for faster learning. The app is initially setup for a six-string acoustic or electric guitar, but it can be configured for different number of strings, each tuned with a different root note and starting fret. This allows the app to be used for non-standard tuning as well as other instruments including bass guitar, ukulele, and 4 or 5 string banjo. "Fretboard Practice" allows the musician to learn the location of each note on the fretboard. Operation of the app is by iOS Voice Control; operate the buttons by simply saying "Next" or "Back". Think of it as an automated deck of flashcards with each card listing a note and string to be played. When you play a note on the guitar the app's audio system displays the note struck and identifies if it is correct. The set of note flashcards can be anything from a single string to all strings. The free version of the app is setup for a six-string acoustic or electric guitar with open strings tuned to E, A, D, G, B, E. The note to play is configured for all notes displayed in random sequence. Fretboard Practice also has two separate premium features for $0.99 each that may be purchased once and do not expire: (1) Note to Play Settings -- the musician can also choose whether the note cards (a) include sharps and flats or natural notes only, (b) are in order or shuffled, (c) are repeated, and (d) have the fret to play displayed. (2) String Configurations -- the string setup can be changed to anything from 1 to 12 strings with any starting root note and root fret for each string. This allows the app to be used for non-standard tuning as well as other instruments including bass guitar, ukulele, and 4 or 5 string banjo.

Screenshots

BEAT TRAINING4 screens
Fretboard Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BEAT TRAINING at every 6 weeks against Fretboard Practice's every 4 months. BEAT TRAINING also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BEAT TRAINING sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fretboard Practice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, Fretboard Practice every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BEAT TRAINING versus Fretboard Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEAT TRAININGFretboard Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiko IdaAdirondack Sky LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BEAT TRAINING

One-time1
  • Hide Advertisement$1.99
2 purchases

Fretboard Practice

One-time2
  • String Configurations$0.99
  • Note to Play Settings$0.99

Questions

Is BEAT TRAINING free?
BEAT TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fretboard Practice free?
Fretboard Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BEAT TRAINING or Fretboard Practice have ads?
Neither BEAT TRAINING nor Fretboard Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEAT TRAINING or Fretboard Practice?
BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fretboard Practice every 4 months. Most recently, BEAT TRAINING was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fretboard Practice on September 26, 2026.

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