Comparison

Guitar 3D Studio vs Notewize

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

Head to head
About

Guitar 3D Studio

Compose original music and learn guitar with a virtual instructor. This app offers a unique approach to music creation and learning, allowing users to create songs and then learn to play them with realistic 3D hand and finger animations.

Highlights
  • Virtual hands and finger animations
  • Intuitive composing editor
  • 3D view options with tempo control
  • Chord chain creation tools
  • Bass and drum pattern presets
  • Chord learning games
  • Realistic sound engine
Features
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A Revolution in 3D Guitar Education & Composition! Meet the ultimate realistic virtual academy and your personal music studio. Master authentic chord fingerings, explore diverse rhythm patterns, and compose your own tracks backed by built-in bass and drum accompaniments. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or a pro drafting your next hit, redefine your musical journey today. DESIGNED FOR VISUAL LEARNERS Learning an instrument is best with a real teacher, and Guitar 3D - Studio brings that experience directly to your screen. Watch our virtual guitarist play your custom chord progressions with flawless anatomical precision. Observe lifelike hand and finger movements from any angle, slow down the tempo, and master complex chord shapes through visual memory—an experience that traditional video tutorials simply cannot offer. COMPOSE, PLAY, AND MASTER Guitar 3D - Studio takes a completely different approach to music education. Don't just memorize popular songs; create your own arrangements and learn the essential chord and rhythm techniques needed to play millions of tracks worldwide. ▸ Choose Your Signature Sound: Select from Acoustic, Electric (Clean), or Electric (Distortion) in our immersive 3D studio. ▸ Build Your Track: Easily create chord chains on the timeline and mix diverse strumming, fingerpicking, or picking patterns. ▸ Add the Band: Combine your guitar progressions with built-in bass and drum presets in seconds for a full production feel. ▸ Learn Your Creation: Loop your composition, adjust the BPM slider, open the 3D training mode, and play along! MASTERCLASS-LEVEL EXCLUSIVES Explore original, academic-level compositions and arrangements by Dr. I.M. Yücel. Dive into professional tracks, analyze expert techniques, and elevate your playing with flawlessly crafted 3D demonstrations. A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ENVIRONMENT Powered by the cutting-edge Polygonium Audio Engine, experience ultra-realistic sound samples within a DAW-inspired workspace. Use the intuitive interface to take full control of your tracks, and export your masterpieces in ultra-high quality (WAV, MP3, and G3D) to share with the world. KEY FEATURES ▸ True Left-Handed Mode: A seamlessly mirrored 3D experience for left-handed players. ▸ Massive Pattern Library: 70+ Strumming and 140+ Fingerstyle patterns for Acoustic/Clean Electric, plus 150+ Picking patterns and Power Chords for Distortion Electric. ▸ Interactive Chord Games: Ear training and chord learning mechanics designed to build musical memory. ▸ Essential Studio Tools: Studio-grade chromatic guitar tuner, organically responsive metronome, and automation recording. ▸ Comprehensive 2D Chord Library: Detailed diagrams and fingerings for all extended chords. ▸ Advanced Camera Control: First-person and fluid split-view camera options to catch every fretboard detail. ▸ Customization: Multiple guitar colors and premium skin options to match your style. Take your music production and guitar learning studio anywhere. The ultimate virtual academy is ready. Follow the Revolution: Website: https://www.polygonium.com/music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitar3d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Guitar3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polygonium Terms of service: https://www.polygonium.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.polygonium.com/privacy

About

Notewize

Learn guitar with interactive lessons, practice tools, and real-time feedback. Explore a vast library of songs and exercises for all skill levels, from beginner chords to advanced solos. Master your instrument at your own pace with adjustable tempo and guided TAB.

Highlights
  • Expert-crafted guitar lessons
  • Interactive scrolling guitar TAB
  • Real-time feedback on playing
  • Adjustable tempo control
  • Practice and feedback modes
  • Jam tracks and backing tracks
Features
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Unleash Your Inner Guitarist with Notewize - Your Personal Guitar Instructor Discover the joy and thrill of playing the guitar with Notewize, your all-in-one guitar learning app. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time, refining intermediate techniques, or mastering advanced skills, Notewize offers lessons and practice songs to guide you on your musical journey. Lesson Packs (included with Notewize Pro subscription): - Getting Started Playing Guitar - Beginner Acoustic Guitar - Beginner Electric Guitar Practice Packs (included with Notewize Pro subscription): - Beginner Scales Practice - Beginner Arpeggios Practice - Pentatonic Scale Practice - Major & Minor Scale Practice - Major & Minor Arpeggio Practice Jam Packs (included with Notewize Pro subscription): - Rock Jam Tracks - Blues Jam Tracks Add-on Packs: - Intro to Lead Guitar - Mixing Major and Minor Pentatonics - Exploring Chord Variations - Double Stop Blues Soloing - Fusion Guitar Solo Pack - 50 Filthy Funk Licks --- Why Choose Notewize? --- Perfect for Players of All Levels: From foundational warm-ups and chords to complex solos, Notewize offers expertly crafted lessons to guide players of all levels toward their musical goals. High-Quality Lesson Videos: Dive into comprehensive lessons featuring warm-ups, scales, chords, techniques, and solos, all presented through high-quality videos by a variety of expert instructors. Interactive Learning Experience: Transform your practice into a dynamic and engaging experience. The Notewize scrolling guitar TAB interface will guide you through each song and exercise with ease. Tempo Control: Adjust each practice songs to the speed that suits your level of playing. Practice Mode: Play through any song at your own pace, and Notewize will listen for the right note or chord before moving forward (requires Pro Pack purchase or Notewize Pro subscription). Feedback Mode: Play your heart out and receive instant feedback on your performance. Notewize listens to you play, providing valuable insights into your note accuracy so you know where to focus and improve (requires Pro Pack purchase or Notewize Pro Subscription). Notewize Pro Subscription: Elevate your learning experience with Notewize Pro. Gain unlimited access to over 150 Electric and Acoustic guitar lessons, practice songs and jam tracks, and unrestricted use of Feedback and Practice Mode. --- Who is Notewize For? --- - Self-learners looking for a structured, yet flexible learning path - Complete beginners eager to strum their first chords - Intermediate and advanced musicians seeking to refine and master their skills --- Features at a Glance --- - Engaging beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitar lessons crafted by expert instructors - Custom interactive backing tracks - Scrolling guitar TAB for easy song and exercise follow-along - Instant feedback on your playing - Easily adjustable tempo control for learning at your own pace - Practice Mode for free-time exploration - Built-in guitar tuner for perfect pitch every session Begin your musical journey with Notewize today—unlock your potential, master your skills, and discover the musician within you! Notewize Pro Subscription Details: Opt for a Notewize Pro subscription for full, unlimited access to practice tools including real-time Feedback Mode and Practice Mode. Choose from our annual or monthly subscription options tailored to your needs. Pricing varies by country, with charges applied to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you cancel before the subscription starts.

Screenshots

Guitar 3D Studio4 screens
Notewize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notewize at none against Guitar 3D Studio's shown. Guitar 3D Studio's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Guitar 3D Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Notewize sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guitar 3D Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Guitar 3D Studio's written reviews are positive against 92% of Notewize's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar 3D Studio ships an update monthly, Notewize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guitar 3D Studio versus Notewize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar 3D StudioNotewize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings) — better4.5 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better26
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCMT Bilisim Muzik Ltd StiNotewize LLC

Customer experience

Guitar 3D Studio

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative0.0%

Notewize

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Guitar 3D Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Studio Pro$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Distortion Basic$2.99
  • Acoustic Guitar Basic$3.99
  • E.Guitar - Distortion Bundle$8.99
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  • Acoustic Guitar Bundle$11.99
  • Lifetime Studio$16.99
  • Lifetime Studio$149.99
10 purchases

Notewize

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Notewize Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Notewize Pro 3-Month7 Days trial$26.993 Months
  • Notewize Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Notewize Pro Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Beginner Scales Practice$1.99
  • Beginner Scales Practice - Pro$2.99
  • Beginner Acoustic Guitar$4.99
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  • Beginner Electric Guitar - Pro$5.99
  • Fusion Guitar Solo Pack 1$39.99
  • Fusion Guitar Solo Pack 1 Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Guitar 3D Studio free?
Guitar 3D Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notewize free?
Notewize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guitar 3D Studio or Notewize?
Guitar 3D Studio is rated higher. Guitar 3D Studio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Notewize averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do Guitar 3D Studio or Notewize have ads?
Guitar 3D Studio shows ads; Notewize does not.
Which is updated more often, Guitar 3D Studio or Notewize?
Guitar 3D Studio ships an update monthly, and Notewize fortnightly. Most recently, Guitar 3D Studio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Notewize on November 8, 2026.

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