# Guitar vs Notey

The clearest difference is ads: Notey at none against Guitar's shown. Notey also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Guitar's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 246). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Notey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Guitar against 4.4 for Notey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar has 7.7K ratings behind it against 246, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Guitar's written reviews are positive against 85% of Notey's.

Guitar ships an update every 3 weeks, Notey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar | Notey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-play-and-learn-chords/id405338085/reviews)** | [4.4 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notey-learn-guitar/id1667721678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 246 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manomaya SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/755733988) | [Notey Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636072166) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-play-and-learn-chords/id405338085)

Learn guitar with an innovative color-coded system designed for beginners. Get instant feedback on your playing, access a large song library, and track your progress. This app offers tailored lessons and professional guidance to make learning enjoyable and effective.

**Highlights:** Color-coded learning system, Instant feedback on playing, Extensive song library, Personalized learning paths, Progress tracking, Video tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoachGuitar Beginner Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| CoachGuitar Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Learn how to play guitar songs | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| CoachGuitar Premium Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Pass | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn and use
- 🎸 Helpful for beginners
- 🎨 Good visual aids and color-coding
- 🎵 Wide selection of songs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Microphone issues and poor sound detection

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset
- Inability to access purchased content
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices

**Requested features**

- Print tab/sheet music option
- More free content for non-subscribers
- Improved customer support and communication


### Notey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notey-learn-guitar/id1667721678)

This app transforms guitar learning into an engaging game where your instrument acts as the controller. It offers a fun, structured path for beginners, especially children, to learn real songs and skills through interactive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Guitar as controller, Learn real songs, Structured learning path, Progress tracking for parents, Interactive gameplay, Designed for kids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notey's World Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Free Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Year Half Off Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Six Month Subscription | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Notey's World Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Beatcoin 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beatcoin 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn guitar
- 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
- 🎮 Gamified learning experience
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners and intermediates
- 🎸 Works with real guitar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 🔧 Compatibility problems on certain devices
- 🎚️ Sensitivity and accuracy issues with guitar input

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing with mic setting screen open
- Challenges not starting properly after restarting
- Informational prompts disappearing too quickly

**Requested features**

- More song/level variety
- Customizable curriculum and progress tracking
- Expanded support for different instruments
- Offline mode or downloadable content
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar free?

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

### Is Notey free?

Notey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar or Notey?

Guitar is rated higher. Guitar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Notey averages 4.4 from 246 ratings.

### Do Guitar or Notey have ads?

Guitar shows ads; Notey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar or Notey?

Guitar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notey fortnightly. Most recently, Guitar was updated on November 10, 2026 and Notey 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.*