# GUITAR CHORD (Basic) vs Guitar Tunes™

The clearest difference is ads: Guitar Tunes™ at none against GUITAR CHORD (Basic)'s shown. Guitar Tunes™ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (762 vs 69). GUITAR CHORD (Basic)'s advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GUITAR CHORD (Basic) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guitar Tunes™ sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GUITAR CHORD (Basic) against 4.5 for Guitar Tunes™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Tunes™ has 762 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of GUITAR CHORD (Basic)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Guitar Tunes™'s.

GUITAR CHORD (Basic) ships an update every 4 months, Guitar Tunes™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GUITAR CHORD (Basic) | Guitar Tunes™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-chord-basic/id400172082/reviews)** | [4.5 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tunes/id1117094238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **762** |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AMGAMES, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028926825) | [Optek Music Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081982062) |

## What reviewers say

### GUITAR CHORD (Basic)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-chord-basic/id400172082)

Access a comprehensive library of guitar chords with sound playback. Explore over 1100 diagrams across 12 keys and 32 chords, with multiple fingering positions. Supports left-handed players and is ideal for improving practice routines.

**Highlights:** 1152 guitar chord diagrams, 12 keys x 32 chords, 3 fingering positions per chord, Chord sound playback, Left-handed guitar support, Automatic stroke tone playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand
- 👍 Simple chord display
- 👍 Useful for beginners
- 👍 Handy reference tool
- 👍 Good for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Lots of ads
- ⚠️ Ads cover buttons/screen
- ⚠️ Horizontal orientation issues
- ⚠️ Upside down display
- ⚠️ Clunky navigation for versions

**Reported bugs**

- Horizontal orientation only works in one direction
- App appears upside down and won't re-orient
- Shifts from the first fret unnecessarily
- Need to hit Back button for different versions
- Ads cover buttons

**Requested features**

- Include more variables of each chord
- Identify chords based on user input (e.g., fret numbers)


### Guitar Tunes™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tunes/id1117094238)

Learn guitar by seeing real-time fingering positions on a virtual fretboard as you listen to songs. Features interactive lessons, a vast chord library, and tools to slow down music, loop sections, and improvise.

**Highlights:** Virtual Fretboard with real-time fingering, Interactive video lessons, Extensive chord and scale library, Tempo control and custom looping, Jam-Along™ for improvisation, Digital guitar tuner, Left-hand mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Floyd Rock | Free | one-time |
| Beginner 101 | Free | one-time |
| Intermediate 101 Part 1 | Free | one-time |
| Guitar Tunes Guide for Fretlight Guitar Owners | Free | one-time |
| Getting Started with Guitar Tunes | Free | one-time |
| Audio_Tutorial_1_Introduction | Free | one-time |
| American Pie - Sample | Free | one-time |
| Here I Go Again - Sample | Free | one-time |
| How To Use The Chord and Scale | Free | one-time |
| How to use Arpeggio Feature | Free | one-time |
| CCR - Bad Moon Sample | Free | one-time |
| Extreme - More Than, Sample | Free | one-time |
| Beginner 102 | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Helpful for learning guitar
- 💡 Great for visual learners with Fretlight guitar
- 🎨 Customizable and feature-rich

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with dark mode
- ⏱️ Screen timeout issues during use
- 💰 Expensive paid content
- 🤖 Lacks support for Android

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on older devices
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Blacked-out menus in dark mode
- Inability to use own music

**Requested features**

- Add more song options, including Spanish gospel and popular genres
- Improve song selection descriptions
- Provide a mini guitar option for smaller hands
- Implement a subscription model for more affordable access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GUITAR CHORD (Basic) free?

GUITAR CHORD (Basic) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guitar Tunes™ free?

Guitar Tunes™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GUITAR CHORD (Basic) or Guitar Tunes™?

GUITAR CHORD (Basic) is rated higher. GUITAR CHORD (Basic) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Guitar Tunes™ averages 4.5 from 762 ratings.

### Do GUITAR CHORD (Basic) or Guitar Tunes™ have ads?

GUITAR CHORD (Basic) shows ads; Guitar Tunes™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, GUITAR CHORD (Basic) or Guitar Tunes™?

GUITAR CHORD (Basic) ships an update every 4 months, and Guitar Tunes™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, GUITAR CHORD (Basic) was updated on October 22, 2026 and Guitar Tunes™ on October 18, 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.*