Banjo Rolls Trainer vs Banjo Chords Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Banjo Rolls Trainer
Learn and practice essential banjo rolls with a backing band. This app offers over 30 built-in rolls, variations, and exercises with video demonstrations and text explanations. Master speed with the "Speed Up" function and create custom exercises for a fresh, authentic sound.
- Library of essential banjo rolls
- Practice with a backing band
- "Speed Up" metronome function
- Over 30 built-in rolls and exercises
- Video demonstrations and text explanations
- Create custom exercises
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The Banjo Rolls Trainer is a library of essential banjo rolls which will help make your playing sound fresh, authentic, and professional. "So if you’re working on learning the rolls and how they relate to what the rest of the band does, or looking for an audio tool to help plug away at the right hand exercise, this could be a great tool for you." -Kyle Tuttle, Banjo Newsletter Magazine With this app, you can hear and practice your rolls with a backing band! The "Speed Up" function automatically increases the speed of the metronome after a set number of bars. You can master speed without even blinking an eye. Banjo Rolls Trainer features more than 30 built-in banjo rolls, variations, and exercises. Video demonstrations and text explanations help provide an in-depth understanding of all the right hand techniques. Clawhammer Bum-Ditty and ¾ rolls are included! Create your own exercises for spicing-up your practice routine. This is a must have for any beginner/intermediate student of the banjo, and can be a great practice aid for any level, so get it now!
Banjo Chords Compass
This comprehensive banjo chord library offers over 24,000 professional-quality chord tabs for both 4-string and 5-string banjos. It supports various tunings, includes authentic chord sounds, and features a left-handed mode for all skill levels.
- 24,000+ chord tabs
- Supports 4 and 5-string banjos
- Authentic banjo chord sounds
- 56 chord types
- Multiple common tunings
- Left-handed player mode
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Whether you're a beginner or a professional, Banjo Chords Compass is your complete banjo chord library. Master banjo chords instantly with the most comprehensive chord reference app available. Banjo Chords Compass delivers over 24,000 professional-quality chord tabs across all 17 fretboard positions for both 4-string and 5-string banjos. Key Features: + Access over 24,000 chord tabs in all fretboard positions + Supports both 5-string and 4-string banjos + Play and hear authentic banjo chord sounds + Includes 56 chord types: Maj, Min, Dim, Aug, Sus2, Sus4, 5, and more + Supports many common tunings: Open G, Standard C, Open D, Old-Time D, and others + Left-handed player mode available + Volume control for customized practice + High-resolution Retina graphics for exceptional clarity Built for: + Beginners who want to learn chords quickly + Intermediate players expanding their chord knowledge + Advanced musicians composing, recording, or teaching + Anyone looking for a reliable, pro-level banjo reference tool Why Choose Banjo Chords Compass: + One-time purchase - no subscriptions or recurring fees + Buy once! Use forever! Across all your Apple devices— iPhone, iPad and Mac! + Instant offline access to your complete chord library + Professional-grade tool used by teachers Transform and elevate your banjo playing today! Get Banjo Chords Compass and unlock every chord you'll ever need!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Banjo Rolls Trainer at 69% against Banjo Chords Compass's 21%. Banjo Rolls Trainer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs paid). Banjo Chords Compass's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Banjo Rolls Trainer costs $4.99 and Banjo Chords Compass $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Banjo Rolls Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Banjo Rolls Trainer's written reviews are positive against 21% of Banjo Chords Compass's.
Banjo Rolls Trainer ships an update every 4 months, Banjo Chords Compass every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Banjo Rolls Trainer | Banjo Chords Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (22 ratings) — better | 3.7 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 64 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiri Markalous | Max Schlee |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Banjo Rolls Trainer
No in-app purchases
Banjo Chords Compass
No in-app purchases
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