Comparison

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer vs Pitch Master

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

Head to head
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

Pitch Master

Develop perfect pitch with science-backed ear training exercises. Progress through 20 levels, from basic intervals to complex chords, to improve your musicality. Designed for adults, this app offers a structured curriculum to enhance your ability to recognize and memorize pitches.

Highlights
  • Science-backed training methods
  • Progressive curriculum (20 levels)
  • Memorize pitches
  • Absolute pitch development
  • Interval and chord recognition
Features
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Train your ears like a pro musician, in minutes a day. Pitch Master listens to how YOU hear. The more you train, the more it learns your ear's strengths and weak spots, then builds daily exercises that target exactly what you need to improve. No generic drills, just focused, adaptive training. WHY PITCH MASTER Personalized training: Every exercise adapts to your ear. Struggling with certain intervals or notes? Pitch Master notices and focuses your practice there, so you improve faster. Real ear training, not guesswork: Build genuine pitch recognition and relative pitch skills through structured, research-backed exercises, not random quizzes. Track your progress: Watch your accuracy improve session by session, with clear feedback on which notes and intervals you've mastered. Bite-sized daily practice: Sessions are short and focused, so you can build a real habit, even on your busiest days. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're a singer, instrumentalist, producer, or just musically curious, Pitch Master helps you develop the ear training foundation every musician needs: pitch recognition, interval recognition, and relative pitch. Start your first workout free today and hear the difference. Free trial or subscription is required to access all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or end of trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://learnperfectpitch.com/policies/privacy Terms of Service: https://learnperfectpitch.com/policies/terms

Screenshots

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer4 screens
Pitch Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer at free with in-app purchases against Pitch Master's subscription. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 32%) and device support (3 vs 1). Pitch Master's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Pitch Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer against 4.6 for Pitch Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 810 and 586 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pitch Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer ships an update weekly, Pitch Master daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer versus Pitch Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFret Pro Guitar Notes TrainerPitch Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (810 ratings) — better4.6 (586 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better586
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFretboard Hacking LLCNamu

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%

Pitch Master

All ratings558 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative52.6%

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

Pitch Master

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
5 purchases

Pitch Master

Subscriptions5
  • Pitch Master$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pitch Master$19.991 Year
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  • Pitch Master3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pitch Master7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer free?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pitch Master free?
Pitch Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or Pitch Master?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer is rated higher. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while Pitch Master averages 4.6 from 586 ratings.
Do Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or Pitch Master have ads?
Neither Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer nor Pitch Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or Pitch Master?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer ships an update weekly, and Pitch Master daily. Most recently, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pitch Master on October 31, 2026.

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