Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 24,000+ chord tabs
  • Supports 4 and 5-string banjos
  • Authentic banjo chord sounds
  • 56 chord types
  • Multiple common tunings
  • Left-handed player mode
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Banjo Rolls Trainer4 screens
Banjo Chords Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Banjo Rolls Trainer versus Banjo Chords Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanjo Rolls TrainerBanjo Chords Compass
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better3.7 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 64 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiri MarkalousMax Schlee

Customer experience

Banjo Rolls Trainer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative28.6%

Banjo Chords Compass

All ratings66 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative28.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative73.7%

In-app purchases

None

Banjo Rolls Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Banjo Chords Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Banjo Rolls Trainer free?
Banjo Rolls Trainer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Banjo Chords Compass free?
Banjo Chords Compass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Banjo Rolls Trainer or Banjo Chords Compass?
Banjo Rolls Trainer is rated higher. Banjo Rolls Trainer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Banjo Chords Compass averages 3.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Banjo Rolls Trainer or Banjo Chords Compass have ads?
Neither Banjo Rolls Trainer nor Banjo Chords Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banjo Rolls Trainer or Banjo Chords Compass?
Banjo Rolls Trainer ships an update every 4 months, and Banjo Chords Compass every 64 months. Most recently, Banjo Rolls Trainer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Banjo Chords Compass on November 7, 2026.

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