Comparison

Guitarist's Reference vs 1 to A

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

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About

Guitarist's Reference

This comprehensive suite offers a vast collection of guitar chords, scales, and arpeggios with clear diagrams and detailed theory. It includes tools for finding chord-scale relationships, exploring alternate tunings, and even a virtual guitar for practice.

Highlights
  • 3000+ guitar chords with diagrams
  • 42 scale types including modes and pentatonics
  • Arpeggio finder
  • 36 alternate tunings
  • Chord-scale relationship guide
  • Virtual guitar
  • Guitar tuner
Features
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Introducing the Ultimate Guitarist's Companion - Your All-in-One Solution for Mastering the Fretboard: - Comprehensive Package: Elevate your guitar journey with an all-encompassing suite of tools and knowledge. Explore Guitar Chords, Chord Progressions, Scales, Triads, Arpeggios, Fretboard Note Mastery, Reverse Chord & Scale Finder, Chord Quizzes, Alternate Tunings, Guitar Tuner, Virtual Guitar and the intricate web of Chord-Scale Relationships. - Guitar Chord Encyclopedia: Unleash the potential of over 3000 commonly used guitar chords. Dive into chord theory and find clarity through easy-reference diagrams. Test your prowess with the Chord Quiz feature – a true test of your skills. - Mastering Guitar Scales: Demystify the realm of guitar scales fearlessly. From the basics to the sublime, our comprehensive scale reference transforms your fretboard knowledge. With 42 scale types spanning major, minor, pentatonic, modes, and more, you'll command all keys with confidence. - Unveiling Chord-Scale Relationships: Say goodbye to chord change anxiety. Our guide deciphers the intricate dance between chords and scales. Elevate your playing by understanding which scales harmonize with each chord, empowering you to navigate complex progressions effortlessly. - Modern Guitarist's Arpeggios: Seamlessly locate any arpeggio, regardless of your reading ability. Presented in intuitive diagram form, this feature benefits both beginners seeking structured guidance and professionals requiring arpeggio references for any musical scenario. - Alternate Tunings Explored: Dive deep into 36 of the most popular alternate tunings, expanding your creative horizons. Whether you're in Standard or Alternate Tuning, access Scales, Arpeggios, and Fretboard Notes effortlessly. Guitar Tuner: Our improved tuning feature now allows you to tune your guitar by ear across a wide range of preset alternate tunings. - Reverse Chord/Scale Finder Tool: Transform your musical ideas into named chords/scales effortlessly. Struggling to name a chord/scale you've crafted? This ingenious tool deciphers your fretboard inputs, revealing the chord/scale's identity. - Virtual Guitar: Immerse yourself in the guitar-playing experience right from your device. Our virtual guitar feature enables you to strum, pluck, and navigate the fretboard with a variety of alternate tunings. Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or a beginner, this feature provides a platform for practice, chord and scale experimentation, and the joy of guitar sounds without requiring a physical instrument. Take hold of virtual strings and let your musical creativity flow. Experience an unparalleled guitar journey, where knowledge meets practice in perfect harmony. Unleash your true potential with our All-in-One Guitarist's Package.

About

1 to A

Learn the Nashville Number System for music. Select a key and instantly see corresponding chords. Tap any number to view fingering diagrams.

Highlights
  • Nashville Number System explained
  • Chord translations for major keys
  • Fingering diagrams for chords
  • Key selection
  • Interactive chord lookup
Features
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Ever wonder how people play music with a number? 1 to A makes sense of the number system and shows you the translation for all major keys. Simply select a key and see the chord that corresponds! Don't know how to play that chord? We got you just click on the number and view the fingering!

Screenshots

Guitarist's Reference4 screens
1 to A3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1 to A at Free against Guitarist's Reference's $19.99. 1 to A also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Guitarist's Reference's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). 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

1 to A is free to download; Guitarist's Reference costs $19.99 up front. 1 to A sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guitarist's Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1 to A holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitarist's Reference has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Guitarist's Reference's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1 to A's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Guitarist's Reference versus 1 to A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitarist's Reference1 to A
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy App Catalog LLCSean Moses

Customer experience

Guitarist's Reference

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative22.3%

1 to A

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Guitarist's Reference

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chord finder not detecting all chord inversions
  • Issues with alternate tuning functionality
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to overlay multiple scales
  • Customizable chord/scale display options
  • Integrated tuner functionality
  • Support for more alternate tunings
  • Improved chord/scale audio playback

1 to A

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Guitarist's Reference

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

1 to A

One-time1
  • 1 to A Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Guitarist's Reference free?
Guitarist's Reference costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1 to A free?
1 to A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guitarist's Reference or 1 to A?
1 to A is rated higher. Guitarist's Reference averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 1 to A averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Guitarist's Reference or 1 to A have ads?
Neither Guitarist's Reference nor 1 to A shows ads.

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