Comparison

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer vs MelodyMode

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 quickly and enjoyably. This app uses scientifically proven methods to help you memorize notes in just 10 minutes a day, building real muscle memory by playing on your actual instrument.

Highlights
  • Memorize guitar/bass notes efficiently
  • Build real muscle memory
  • Practice on your actual instrument
  • Track progress
  • Supports multiple instruments
  • Bite-sized practice sessions
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

MelodyMode

An audio-based memory and ear training game that challenges you to identify musical notes and sequences by ear. Customize your practice with specific pitches and sequence lengths, or follow a guided path through scales and triads to earn badges and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Listen and identify notes by ear
  • Customizable note selection and sequence length
  • Guided pathways for scales and triads
  • Progress tracking with XP and badges
  • Cross-device progress syncing with free account
  • Guest play option
Features
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MelodyMode is a audio-based memory game and ear training built around one simple loop: listen, identify, repeat. Every session plays a short sequence of notes for you to name by ear — no sheet music, no theory lecture, just focused listening practice that fits into a coffee break. Choose which notes to include and how long each sequence gets, and MelodyMode paces the challenge to match, from quick 3-note warm-ups to longer melodic phrases. FIND YOUR NOTES Pick the pitches you want to work on, set how many appear per challenge, and go — perfect for isolating the intervals or notes that trip you up. CLIMB THE SCALE PATHWAY Prefer structure? Work through a guided path of triads and scales, unlocking new levels as your ear improves. Each pathway ends in a badge — a real marker of a skill you've built, not just a checkbox. TRACK REAL PROGRESS Every note and scale you practice earns XP toward your own leveling curve. Create a free account to sync your progress, levels, and badges across every device you own — or skip the account entirely and play as a guest. Whether you're a beginner learning the scales from scratch, a working musician sharpening relative pitch, or just looking for a fun audio-based memory game, MelodyMode meets you at your level and grows with you. MelodyMode is free to play, supported by ads. Upgrade to Premium anytime to remove ads and unlock premium features. Subscription Terms: By subscribing to MelodyMode Premium (monthly or yearly, auto-renewing), you agree to our Terms of Use (https://levelupmathllc.com/melodymode/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://levelupmathllc.com/melodymode/privacy).

Screenshots

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer4 screens
MelodyMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer at none against MelodyMode's shown. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer also leads on ratings volume (810 vs 2). MelodyMode's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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 MelodyMode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MelodyMode 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 810 ratings behind it against 2, 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 MelodyMode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer ships an update weekly, MelodyMode every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer versus MelodyMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFret Pro Guitar Notes TrainerMelodyMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (810 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings810 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFretboard Hacking LLCLevel Up Math LLC

Customer experience

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

All ratings810 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.5%

MelodyMode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

MelodyMode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Monthly + Family$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
2 purchases

MelodyMode

Subscriptions2
  • MelodyMode Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • MelodyMode Premium Yearly$53.001 Year

Questions

Is Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer free?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MelodyMode free?
MelodyMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or MelodyMode?
MelodyMode is rated higher. Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while MelodyMode averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or MelodyMode have ads?
MelodyMode shows ads; Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer or MelodyMode?
Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer ships an update weekly, and MelodyMode every 10 days. Most recently, Fret Pro Guitar Notes Trainer was updated on November 7, 2026 and MelodyMode on October 31, 2026.

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