Comparison

Fretboard Trainer vs Fretboard Memorization Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Fretboard Trainer

Learn guitar fretboard notes using your real instrument and phone microphone. Practice open strings, specific frets, and octave shapes with timed sessions. Improve note memorization through interactive feedback.

Highlights
  • Real guitar and microphone integration
  • Timed practice sessions
  • Multiple practice modes (open strings, frets, octaves)
  • Interactive note recognition
  • Points-based scoring system
  • Note memorization aid
Features
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Instead of learning the Notes on a virtual Fretboard Image on the Screen you can use your real Guitar. There are 6 Practice Sessions: - Open Strings - Fret 3 - Fret 5 - Fret 7 - Fret 10 - Octave Shapes If you start a practice session the app shows you random notes from the selected fret on the screen and reads them out thru your phones speakers or headphones. The App then uses your phones Microphone to listen to your Guitar. If you play the correct note the App will ask for another random note and gives you one point. If you play a wrong string one point will be deducted. You have one minute to collect as many points as possible. In the Octave Shapes practice the app shows you a random note and asks you to find it on all 6 Strings. You have 3 Minutes to get as many Notes correct as you can. It's a fun and efficient way to help you memorizing the notes. If you have any Problems, Suggestions or simply want to reach out do not hesitate to write us an e-mail: mail@duechtel.com

About

Fretboard Memorization Toolbox

Features
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Memorizing the notes on the guitar fretboard can be very tedious. That's why we developed this effective mini-course which helps you learn through fun musical drills rather than using dry memorization. This guitar learning app by String Systems is designed to help you master the fretboard through enjoyable and easy lessons and drills. Learn to navigate the guitar through this tried and tested method that has been developed by Prokopis Skordis over more than 20 years of teaching guitar privately and online. VIDEO LESSONS This mini-course includes 4 video lessons that help you practice effectively and apply your fretboard knowledge in a musical way. DRILLS - LEARN THE FRETBOARD IN 7 STEPS Practice through 7 levels of guided musical drills and fun backing tracks. FREE COURSES AND LESSONS Enjoy extra weekly lessons and explore courses like "SFS Fretboard Secrets", "Open Chord Workshop", and more. ABOUT STRING SYSTEMS My name is Prokopis Skordis. Here's a quick summary of my relationship with the wonderful art of music: I started taking classical guitar lessons at the age of 10, way back in the late 20th century (1987 - good times). I continued on to take theory, harmony, ear training, solfege, and other boring lessons, until I graduated from the Greek National Conservatory with a diploma in classical guitar. I was then fortunate enough to get a Fulbright Program scholarship which allowed me to enroll in Berklee College Of Music in 1997. I concentrated on electric guitar and also took classes in improvisation, composition, arranging, production, engineering, and more. I graduated "Summa Cum Laude" (which basically means "this guy is very good") in 2001, with a degree in Music Production and Engineering (although I now find teaching and playing way more fun). Since 2001 I have been living in Limassol, Cyprus, teaching music to students of all ages and levels, and taking part in various bands and projects playing guitar or electric bass. The last few years I have concentrated in developing new ways to teach (and learn) music more effectively. Since 2014 I have started the process of putting these methods into digital format. These are tried and tested effective methods, so expect more and more good stuff coming to this app! https://string.systems/privacy-policy https://string.systems/terms SUPPORT Need help? Visit help.string.systems to use our help center or send me an email at help@string.systems.

Screenshots

Fretboard Trainer4 screens
Fretboard Memorization Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fretboard Memorization Toolbox at none against Fretboard Trainer's 5. Fretboard Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.1). 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. Fretboard Trainer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Fretboard Memorization Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fretboard Trainer versus Fretboard Memorization Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretboard TrainerFretboard Memorization Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStephan DuechtelString Systems aka Effective Music Practice LTD

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fretboard Trainer

One-time5
  • Fret 3$0.99
  • Fret 5$0.99
  • Fret 7$0.99
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  • Fret 10$0.99
  • Octave Shapes$0.99
None

Fretboard Memorization Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fretboard Trainer free?
Fretboard Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fretboard Memorization Toolbox free?
Fretboard Memorization Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fretboard Trainer or Fretboard Memorization Toolbox have ads?
Neither Fretboard Trainer nor Fretboard Memorization Toolbox shows ads.

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