Comparison

Harmonica Beginner Songs vs Fretboard Practice

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

Head to head
About

Harmonica Beginner Songs

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From Dave Gage of HarmonicaLessons! This is a collection of song tabs (easy note notation for harmonica) for all levels, from absolute beginners to more advanced players. Includes easy-to-understand explanations to get started for beginners of all ages. Learn 90 songs at home or on the go. This self-contained app includes 90 classic songs with audio examples. There are no 3rd party ads within this app.

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Fretboard Practice

Features
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Learn notes on the fretboard using Voice Control operation. Hands-on practice makes for faster learning. The app is initially setup for a six-string acoustic or electric guitar, but it can be configured for different number of strings, each tuned with a different root note and starting fret. This allows the app to be used for non-standard tuning as well as other instruments including bass guitar, ukulele, and 4 or 5 string banjo. "Fretboard Practice" allows the musician to learn the location of each note on the fretboard. Operation of the app is by iOS Voice Control; operate the buttons by simply saying "Next" or "Back". Think of it as an automated deck of flashcards with each card listing a note and string to be played. When you play a note on the guitar the app's audio system displays the note struck and identifies if it is correct. The set of note flashcards can be anything from a single string to all strings. The free version of the app is setup for a six-string acoustic or electric guitar with open strings tuned to E, A, D, G, B, E. The note to play is configured for all notes displayed in random sequence. Fretboard Practice also has two separate premium features for $0.99 each that may be purchased once and do not expire: (1) Note to Play Settings -- the musician can also choose whether the note cards (a) include sharps and flats or natural notes only, (b) are in order or shuffled, (c) are repeated, and (d) have the fret to play displayed. (2) String Configurations -- the string setup can be changed to anything from 1 to 12 strings with any starting root note and root fret for each string. This allows the app to be used for non-standard tuning as well as other instruments including bass guitar, ukulele, and 4 or 5 string banjo.

Screenshots

Harmonica Beginner Songs4 screens
Fretboard Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fretboard Practice at Free against Harmonica Beginner Songs's $7.99. Harmonica Beginner Songs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Fretboard Practice is free to download; Harmonica Beginner Songs costs $7.99 up front. Fretboard Practice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Harmonica Beginner Songs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Harmonica Beginner Songs versus Fretboard Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonica Beginner SongsFretboard Practice
Price$7.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave GageAdirondack Sky LLC

In-app purchases

None

Harmonica Beginner Songs

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fretboard Practice

One-time2
  • String Configurations$0.99
  • Note to Play Settings$0.99

Questions

Is Harmonica Beginner Songs free?
Harmonica Beginner Songs costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fretboard Practice free?
Fretboard Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harmonica Beginner Songs or Fretboard Practice have ads?
Neither Harmonica Beginner Songs nor Fretboard Practice shows ads.