# Guitar Blast vs Visual Note

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Blast at 4.8 against Visual Note's 4.2. Guitar Blast also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 5) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Visual Note's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Blast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Visual Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Blast has 239 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Guitar Blast's written reviews are positive against 73% of Visual Note's.

Guitar Blast ships an update every 5 weeks, Visual Note every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Blast | Visual Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-blast-learn-fretboard/id1483606692/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-note/id1559421796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAKKI ALTAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/862664157) | [Visual Note SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445450040) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Visual Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-note/id1559421796)

Learn to play guitar with interactive lessons, a vast song library, and customizable learning modes.  This app offers a comprehensive system for beginners and experienced players, including chord and scale handbooks, and the ability to upload your own tracks.  Enhance your learning with optional LED device integration for guided finger placement.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of songs to learn, Extensive lesson library, 6 learning view modes, Chords & scales handbook, Upload your own tracks, Guitar tuning, LED device integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $12.90 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $39.90 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Premium | $75.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Blast free?

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

### Is Visual Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Blast or Visual Note?

Guitar Blast is rated higher. Guitar Blast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Visual Note averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Guitar Blast or Visual Note have ads?

Neither Guitar Blast nor Visual Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Blast or Visual Note?

Guitar Blast ships an update every 5 weeks, and Visual Note every 10 days. Most recently, Guitar Blast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Visual Note on October 18, 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.*