Comparison

Guitar vs PlaySprout

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

Head to head
About

Guitar

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
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Welcome to CoachGuitar, the ultimate guitar learning app tailored for beginners. Our innovative approach, featuring a color-coded system, makes guitar learning simple, enjoyable, and effective. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refresh your skills, CoachGuitar is your ideal musical companion. Why Choose CoachGuitar ? - Unique Color-Coded Method: Our intuitive system simplifies guitar chords, helping you learn faster. - Instant Feedback: Get real-time responses to improve your playing accuracy and technique. - Comprehensive Song Library: Access a vast selection of songs across genres – from timeless classics to contemporary hits. - Tailored Learning: Our lessons cater to various learning styles and levels, ensuring a personalized experience. - Progress Tracking: Monitor your improvement and stay motivated with our progress tracker. Key Features: - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate easily through our engaging and interactive lessons. - Versatile Learning: Explore different guitar techniques, including strumming, plucking, and fingerpicking. - Regular Content Updates: Stay inspired with new songs and lessons added regularly. - Engaging Challenges: Participate in fun challenges to test your skills and compete with others. - Professional Guidance: Benefit from high-quality video tutorials by experienced musicians. - Suitable for All Ages: CoachGuitar is designed to be accessible to learners of all ages. Join thousands of users who have discovered the joy of playing guitar with CoachGuitar. Download now to start your guitar journey and unlock your musical potential. Stay connected with our community, share your progress, and enjoy continuous learning with CoachGuitar. Terms of Service : https://coachguitar.com/terms Contact us: If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, contact us at contact@coachguitar.com Join the CoachGuitar Community on our Social Networks: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/coachguitar Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/coachguitar TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@coachguitarofficial YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CoachGuitarOfficial X (Twitter) : https://www.x.com/CoachGuitar

About

PlaySprout

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A few chunks of your text got truncated mid-word, so I've filled in the gaps with my best guess and marked anything I invented in [brackets] — swap those for your real copy. Learn to play piano by ear — the way real musicians do. PlaySprout trains your ear to hear a melody, find it on the keys, and play the songs you love without reading a note of sheet music. Listen to a phrase, play it back, then tap "Show me" to reveal it on the staff and check yourself. A little practice each day, and your ear gets faster, sharper, and more confident. Levels 1 to 3 are free forever — no trial, no expiry, no account required. SIX LEVELS THAT GROW WITH YOU Free forever: Level 1 — One hand: [melody only] Level 2 — Left hand: [the bass line beneath the melody] Level 3 — Both hands: [melody and bass together] PlaySprout Pro: Level 4 — Both hands: [fuller harmony and chords] Level 5 — Accompaniment [patterns] and arpeggios Level 6 — Voiced melody and bass — the way a pianist really plays a song WHY PLAYSPROUT Learn by listening — no [sheet music required] Beautiful, realistic pi**[ano sound]** See the answer on a real staff whenever you want Melodies in the warm, [singable style you] already love Fresh exercises every time, across many keys Short sessions that fit into a busy day FOR EVERY PLAYER Whether you're a curious [beginner, a returning player picking things] back up, or a student building serious musician**[ship, PlaySprout meets you]** where you are. Levels 1 to 3 stay free forever — [practise as much as you] like, for as long as you like. Levels 4 to 6 unlock [with PlaySprout Pro]. Start small. Grow your ear. PLAYSPROUT PRO Unlocks Levels 4, 5, and 6: Monthly — $4.99 per month Yearly — $29.99 per year Lifetime — $59.99 one-time (not a subscription) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time payment and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://nickmen.github.io/playsprout-site/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Guitar4 screens
PlaySprout3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlaySprout at none against Guitar's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PlaySprout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Guitar versus PlaySprout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitarPlaySprout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManomaya SAYEONG JIE KHOO

Bugs and requests

Guitar

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PlaySprout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Guitar

Subscriptions10
  • CoachGuitar Beginner Pass$4.991 Month
  • CoachGuitar Premium Pass$9.991 Month
  • Learn how to play guitar songs7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • CoachGuitar Premium Pass$59.991 Year
  • Premium Pass Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Pass$119.991 Year
3 purchases

PlaySprout

Subscriptions2
  • PlaySprout Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Guitar free?
Guitar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaySprout free?
PlaySprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar or PlaySprout have ads?
Guitar shows ads; PlaySprout does not.

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