Comparison

Fret Notes vs Assimil MCQs

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

Head to head
About

Fret Notes

Features
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Master the notes on your guitar fretboard. Fret Notes turns fretboard learning into a simple game designed to help you recognize notes faster and more naturally. Instead of memorizing diagrams, practice identifying notes directly on the fretboard and build the instant recognition that makes navigating the guitar easier. Fret Notes also tracks your average response time, so you can see your progress as finding notes becomes quicker and more automatic. Features: 
• Learn notes across the guitar fretboard 
• Practice through a simple, focused game 
• Track your average response time 
• See your recognition speed improve over time 
• Clean, distraction-free experience Whether you’re learning the fretboard for the first time or want to strengthen your note recognition, Fret Notes gives you a simple way to practice a little every day.

About

Assimil MCQs

Features
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MCQs are now a standard feature of competitive exams, placement tests and other kinds of professional assessment. With more than 90 years’ experience in self-study language instruction, Assimil has produced a comprehensive collection of tests that help learners to maintain and continually assess their knowledge. The tests are available for multiple languages and feature our trademark combination of rigorous methodology and a witty touch. Targeted at a level between Beginner and A2 (Basic User) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Assimil MCQs are divided into theme-based modules covering not only the grammar and vocabulary of the target language but also its culture. • Between 250 and 300 tests for each language • Instant correction • Helpful tips • Vocabulary lists • Scoreboard that displays results and measures progress THE FIRST MODULE FOR EACH LANGUAGE IS FREE!

Screenshots

Fret Notes4 screens
Assimil MCQs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Assimil MCQs at Free against Fret Notes's $0.99. Assimil MCQs also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Fret Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

Assimil MCQs is free to download; Fret Notes costs $0.99 up front. Assimil MCQs sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fret Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fret Notes ships an update every 15 months, Assimil MCQs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Fret Notes versus Assimil MCQs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFret NotesAssimil MCQs
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca Strazzulloassimil

In-app purchases

None

Fret Notes

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Assimil MCQs

One-time10
  • French (300 MCQ)$3.99
  • Luxembourgeois (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Néerlandais (300 QCM)$3.99
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  • Inglés (300 test)$3.99
  • Anglais (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Spanish (300 MCQ)$3.99
  • Français (250 QCM)$3.99
  • Arabe (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Espagnol (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Francés (300 test)$3.99

Questions

Is Fret Notes free?
Fret Notes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Assimil MCQs free?
Assimil MCQs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fret Notes or Assimil MCQs have ads?
Neither Fret Notes nor Assimil MCQs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fret Notes or Assimil MCQs?
Fret Notes ships an update every 15 months, and Assimil MCQs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fret Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Assimil MCQs on October 30, 2026.

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