# Guitar Sight Reading Trainer vs Solo

The clearest difference is price: Guitar Sight Reading Trainer at $1.99 against Solo's $17.99. Guitar Sight Reading Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Solo's advantage is ratings volume (659 vs 16) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer costs $1.99 and Solo $17.99 up front. Solo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Guitar Sight Reading Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solo has 659 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Guitar Sight Reading Trainer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Solo's.

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Solo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Sight Reading Trainer | Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-sight-reading-trainer/id390881575/reviews)** | [4.7 (659 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **659** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 11 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rolfs Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/376191908) | [Trio Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537057701) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Sight Reading Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-sight-reading-trainer/id390881575)

Enhance your music reading skills with this app, focusing on fretboard note identification and positional playing. It offers various practice modes, supports numerous scales and tunings, and tracks your progress. Ideal for guitarists looking to improve their ability to read sheet music.

**Highlights:** Note identification on fretboard, Positional playing focus, Practice and test modes, Key signature and scale support, Customizable fret groups, Alternate tuning support, Left-handed guitar support

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for sight reading
- 👍 Helps with fretboard memorization
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Horizontal view is innovative
- 👍 Developer responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited to single notes
- 🤔 Sound quality not realistic
- 🤔 UI could be improved
- 🤔 Fretboard presentation not realistic
- 🤔 Fret grouping awkward

**Reported bugs**

- Sound does not work (resolved by turning off mute)
- Bug for lefties: string isolation incorrect
- App does not launch on iPhone 3g

**Requested features**

- Ukulele version
- See whole fretboard at once in landscape
- Disable timer altogether
- Choose any range of fretboard for testing
- Use sheet music for actual sight reading


### Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Master your guitar fretboard with this interactive trainer. Learn note names, intervals, chord changes, and scales through guided exercises. Designed by professional guitarists, it offers customizable workouts for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fretboard visualization, Note name trainer, Interval shape memorization, Chord change outlining, Scale practice, Interactive fretboards, Customizable workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Tunings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Chord Progressions | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent practice tool
- 👍 Helps improve fretboard knowledge
- 👍 Versatile and configurable
- 👍 Detailed video tutorials
- 👍 Accurate note detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note detection issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Unintuitive for beginners
- 🐛 Limited functionality for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when launching the app
- Inconsistent note detection
- Inability to save progress or settings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom chord progressions
- Integrate metronome functionality
- Provide visual representation of intervals on staff
- Add option to practice natural notes only
- Implement option to hear chord tones in the background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Sight Reading Trainer free?

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solo free?

Solo costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Sight Reading Trainer or Solo?

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer is rated higher. Guitar Sight Reading Trainer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Solo averages 4.7 from 659 ratings.

### Do Guitar Sight Reading Trainer or Solo have ads?

Neither Guitar Sight Reading Trainer nor Solo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Sight Reading Trainer or Solo?

Guitar Sight Reading Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and Solo monthly. Most recently, Guitar Sight Reading Trainer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solo on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*