Comparison

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer vs Mixer Brain

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

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About

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

Master your guitar or bass fretboard with this fun and easy trainer. Using scientifically proven methods, it helps you memorize notes quickly through bite-sized practice sessions. Build muscle memory by playing on your actual instrument.

Highlights
  • Memorize guitar/bass notes
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Practice on real instrument
  • Track progress
  • Bite-sized practice sessions
  • Supports multiple instruments
Features
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Every guitar/bass player knows that they *should* have the fretboard memorized, but they don't because it's tedious and boring. Fret Pro can do all the hard work for you! With just 10 minutes a day, you’ll have the fretboard memorized in no time. It's easy and fun! SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Having the notes on your guitar or bass fretboard memorized is the most important step toward becoming fluent in the language of your instrument. When you master the fretboard, you can spend less time thinking and more time enjoying playing music. PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS - "I’ve had lessons on-and-off for 10 years, but never did the work of really knowing the notes on the fretboard. I didn’t think it really mattered. But now, concepts I slightly understood before are falling into place, and I’m able to communicate with my teacher in the same language. Recommended." - "I’ve been struggling to memorize the notes on the fretboard for awhile now. This app really helped me get the practice I needed!" LEARN GUITAR FRETBOARD FAST Fret Pro is the fastest way to memorize the music notes on your guitar fretboard. Using scientifically-proven spaced-repetition techniques, Fret Pro helps you memorize each note in the most efficient way. Practice sessions are organized in bite-sized chunks so you can practice as much or as little as you want! BUILD REAL MUSCLE MEMORY Fret Pro is a different kind of fretboard trainer. You build muscle memory and fretboard vision by playing notes on your *real guitar or bass*. FREE FEATURES - Play notes on your real guitar or bass (or both). The natural notes on your first two strings are FREE. - Track progress toward fretboard mastery - Use your device's built-in microphone (an audio interface) - Have your device speak the notes for screen-free practice UPGRADE FEATURES - Unlock all notes on all strings - Focus practice on a specific string or strings - Focus practice on natural notes only or all notes SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS - 6 string guitar - 7 string guitar - 8 string guitar - 4 string bass - 5 string bass - 6 string bass - Mandolin - Guitarlele/Ukitar - Want something else? Contact us at support@fretpro.app TIPS - The Fret Pro app works best with an acoustic guitar or bass, or an electric guitar or bass with amplifier. It will also work for an unamplified electric guitar and bass in very quiet environments. - The app listens for you to play the correct note, but that doesn't mean you can't make things more exciting. Try practicing different picking patterns, techniques, and rhythms. - Use your favorite effects and pedals like delay, reverb, or distortion! We'll still recognize if you play the right note… though pitch modulating effects probably won't work :) - Try to visualize a fretboard in your mind as you play each note. Can you play each note without looking at your fretboard? - Use the String Focus in settings to hone in on a specific string until you know it by heart. Memorizing the notes on your guitar or bass is a great way to take your playing to the next level. Supplement your current music practice or lessons with ten minutes per day and you'll be surprised at how fast you learn the notes. NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER Hi! Fret Pro is an indie app made by one guy (me!), who is deeply passionate about music. It is my top priority to build an app that is actually *useful*. There is no nonsense and no tricks to steal your time or money. I actually want the Fret Pro app to be so good that you can STOP using it because it served its purpose (helping you memorize the notes) and you don't need it anymore! Got an idea to help make Fret Pro better? Send me a message at support@fretpro.app! The app is under active development and I’m constantly thinking of ways to make memorizing and visualizing the fretboard faster and easier. Thanks so much for your support, feedback, and reviews! Subject to Apple's standard license agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mixer Brain

Learn professional music mixing techniques from a Grammy-winning engineer. This app offers over 24 hours of video and written lessons to develop your ear, instincts, and unique sound, applicable to any genre or skill level.

Highlights
  • Principle-based mixing course
  • 24+ hours of video lessons
  • Written content
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Works across genres and DAWs
  • Behind-the-scenes of real records
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Mixer Brain by Jeff Ellis Worldwide Master the Art of Mixing – Anytime, Anywhere Step inside the brain of Grammy-winning engineer Jeff Ellis Worldwide—known for his work with Frank Ocean, Doja Cat, Joji, The Neighbourhood—and completely transform the way you mix music. The Mixer Brain app delivers Jeff’s full, principle-based mixing course directly to your phone or tablet, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. With over 24 hours of in-depth video lessons paired with written content, you’ll learn Jeff’s approach to mixing from the ground up—designed to work across any genre, DAW, or skill level. Go behind the scenes of real records from some of the biggest artists on the planet, and gain a deep understanding of the principles that make great mixes truly work. This isn’t about templates or shortcuts—it’s about developing your ears, your instincts, and your unique sound. Whether you’re a bedroom producer, an aspiring engineer, or a seasoned mixer looking to evolve, Mixer Brain will radically elevate your craft and creative confidence.

Screenshots

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer4 screens
Mixer Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixer Brain at 100% against Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer's 68%. Mixer Brain also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (809 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Mixer Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixer Brain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer has 809 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mixer Brain's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer versus Mixer Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFret Pro Guitar Notes TrainerMixer Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (809 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings809 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFretboard Hacking LLCJeff Ellis Worldwide, INC.

Customer experience

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

All ratings806 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.5%

Mixer Brain

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect note recognition
  • Microphone issues after app relaunch
  • Inconsistent progress tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom tunings
  • Allow selecting specific notes/areas to practice
  • Incorporate solfege and scale degrees
  • Provide progress tracking across devices
  • Add metronome functionality

Mixer Brain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Monthly + Family7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly + Family7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly + Family14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Unlock all notes$4.99
  • Lifetime$64.99
  • Lifetime + Family$79.99
1 purchases

Mixer Brain

One-time1
  • Mixer Brain$369.00

Questions

Is Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer free?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixer Brain free?
Mixer Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or Mixer Brain?
Mixer Brain is rated higher. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while Mixer Brain averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or Mixer Brain have ads?
Neither Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer nor Mixer Brain shows ads.

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