Banjo Legend vs Tunefox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Banjo Legend
Learn to play the banjo with a virtual instrument on your mobile device. Explore classic tunes and unlock modern hits through in-app purchases. Enjoy free play, rhythm control, and challenges with friends.
- Virtual banjo instrument
- Play classic and modern songs
- Free Play mode
- Rhythm and speed control
- Challenge friends
- Unlockable song packs
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Release your inner five-string picker! Play the banjo fast and flawlessly on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Play classic banjo tunes such as Dueling Banjos (from Deliverance), Cripple Creek and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Purchase the update to unlock modern bluegrass and pop songs from Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, Adele and more! ************** “Banjo Legend is well worth checking out if you’re in the mood for a rootin’ tootin’ five-string frenzy!” — AppPicker.com ************** Tap on any string to play the next note in a song. You control the rhythm and speed. Free Play mode lets you get creative - strum chords or turn on auto-roll and tap to play notes in a pattern. Challenge your friends to a banjo duel, download Banjo Legend FREE today and become King of the Strings! Songbook: Cripple Creek (Traditional) Dueling Banjos (from Deliverance) Foggy Mountain Breakdown - Earl Scruggs Game of Thrones - Ramin Djawadi* I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons* Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons* Live and Die - The Avett Brothers* Oh! Susanna (Traditional) Rainbow Connection - Kermit She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain (Traditional) Someone Like You - Adele* The Beverly Hillbillies Theme - Paul Henning* Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show* * Indicates songs that are unlocked after purchasing the update. Keep an eye out for future updates - more songs and features to come. Send us your song suggestions from within the app, our Facebook page or Twitter! Watch the trailer: http://vimeo.com/elucidcode/banjolegend Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/banjolegend Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/banjolegend
Tunefox
Master bluegrass music with this comprehensive learning platform. Explore various instruments and styles, customize arrangements, and utilize practice tools to develop your musical skills and creativity.
- Skill slider for progressive arrangement enhancement
- Switchable licks for authentic vocabulary
- Vary slider for fill-in note customization
- Tempo adjustments and backing tracks
- Looping and measure selection
- Speed-up, hide notes, and memory-train tools
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Tunefox: Your Ultimate Bluegrass Learning Tool Tunefox is your go-to web and app-based learning platform, meticulously crafted to empower you in mastering bluegrass songs and licks for flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, banjo, clawhammer banjo, and bass. With revolutionary tools like the skill slider and switchable licks, Tunefox elevates your musical journey. Experience Versatility: Explore a wide range of musical styles for each instrument. For mandolin and guitar, immerse yourself in stylized arrangements spanning Bluegrass, Fingerstyle, Crosspicking, Jazz, Classical, and more. Banjo enthusiasts can delve into the major styles of 3-finger picking - Scruggs, melodic, backup, single-string and more. Spark the Flame of Your Creativity: Switchable licks in every song provide authentic bluegrass vocabulary and fresh perspectives for tune interpretation. Expand your improvisational prowess by mastering a diverse array of licks. Limitless Customization: Tailor your songs to your liking with our unparalleled customization options. Use the skill slider to progressively enhance your arrangements, just like adding bricks to a foundation. The vary slider empowers you to choose fill-in notes to complement your core arrangement. Spice up your playing with a variety of licks, effortlessly blending styles and techniques. Special Practice Tools: Tunefox offers all the essential practice tools you need, including tempo adjustments, backing tracks, chords, and looping/measure selection. Additionally, our app provides access to special tools like speed-up, hide notes, and memory-train. Real Musician Development: Our mission is to nurture your journey from a learner to a true musician. At Tunefox, we believe in helping you understand the essence of bluegrass music, enabling you to grasp its vocabulary and seamlessly incorporate it into songs you know and love. Dive into the world of bluegrass with Tunefox - it's where you turn your musical aspirations into reality. ---------------------------------------------------------- "Tunefox is a superior way to learn songs and licks in the privacy of your own home. A clear method of teaching all styles of bluegrass banjo; enough to keep you busy for years." - Steve Martin (Actor/Comedian/Musician) "It's a great jumping off point for making up my own licks." - Graham Sharp (Steep Canyon Rangers) "Tunefox is the best digital learning tool for banjo I've ever encountered. The interface is intuitive, and the content is musical and well thought out. Everyone learning bluegrass banjo should get this app." - Wes Corbett (Molly Tuttle Band) ---------------------------------------------------------- Try Tunefox out with a free 7-day trial and then become a member to get access to: - Unlimited access to all instruments, songs and licks - Tunefox on your computer, iPhone or iPad - Revolutionary practice tools like Lick Switcher or Skill Slider - New songs and licks added every month ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe for One Month - All Instruments for $14.99 Subscribe for One Year - All Instruments for $99.99 Lifetime Subscription - All Instruments for $299.99 - Your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase https://www.tunefox.com/terms-of-service https://www.tunefox.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tunefox at every 6 weeks against Banjo Legend's every 16 months. Tunefox also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked) and ratings volume (856 vs 166). Banjo Legend's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Banjo Legend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tunefox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tunefox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tunefox has 856 ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Banjo Legend's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tunefox's.
Banjo Legend ships an update every 16 months, Tunefox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Banjo Legend | Tunefox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (166 ratings) | 4.6 (856 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 166 | 856 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 488 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Ross | Tunefox s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Banjo Legend
Tunefox
User reviews
Banjo Legend
From 166 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and fun
- 🎶 Good banjo sounds
- 🎸 Realistic banjo feel
- 💡 Offers free play and regular modes
- 😊 Helps with learning rolls
Room to improve
- 👎 Not like playing a real banjo
- 💰 Not worth the money
- 📉 Auto roll stumbles and stutters at high speeds
- ⏳ App seems abandoned (no recent updates)
- 📱 Screen too small to use effectively
Tunefox
From 856 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Exceptional learning tool
- 👍 Clear layout and intuitive interface
- 👍 Versatile features (speed control, lick switching, etc.)
- 🎨 Excellent audio and visual quality
- 💡 Helpful for all skill levels
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription-based access
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 🚫 Inconsistent app performance
Bugs and requests
Banjo Legend
Reported bugs
3 issues- Upgrade problem: cannot purchase full version
- Auto roll stumbles and stutters at high speeds
- Doesn't work at all as good as it could for keeping a tempo
Requested features
10 requests- More traditional songs
- More songs in general
- Ability to search for songs
- Add three-finger picking technique
- One-finger auto roll with swing control based on BPM
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- Add tabs instead of chords
- Make the app better and easier
- More features for free
- Audiobus integration
- Match banjo roll speed to drum tempo (quantization or MIDI clock sync)
Tunefox
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and account issues
- Blank lesson pages
- Playback issues (jumping to first note, cutting out)
- Compatibility problems on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- More song variety and genre options
- Ability to export arrangements as PDF
- Sync progress across devices
- Improved metronome and backing track volume balance
- More frequent content updates
In-app purchases
Banjo Legend
- Upgrade$1.99
Tunefox
- TuneFox Membership$9.991 Month
- One month - one instrument$9.991 Month
- One Month All Instruments$9.991 Month
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- 1 Month$14.991 Month
- One Month7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- TuneFox Membership$19.993 Months
- Three Months - All Instruments$19.993 Months
- 3 Months$24.993 Months
- Thee Months1 Month trial$29.993 Months
- One Year7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
Is Banjo Legend free?
Is Tunefox free?
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