Comparison

FretBuzz Chords vs Jazz

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

Head to head
About

FretBuzz Chords

Learn jazz guitar chords and their inversions with detailed diagrams and interactive practice tools. Explore various chord types, string combinations, and understand chord structures for effective practice.

Highlights
  • Jazz guitar chord learning
  • Chord inversions
  • Diatonic and spread triads
  • Quartals and shells
  • Drop 2 & 3 chords
  • Rootless voicings
  • Interactive chord diagrams
  • Play-along metronome
Features
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FretBuzz is an application for learning jazz guitar chords and their inversions. It covers: - Triads - Diatonic Triads - Spread Triads - Quartals: Three note chords by fourths, p4 p4, p4 #4, #4 p4. - Four Note Diatonic Quartals - Shells (Freddie Green Chords) - Drop 2 Chords - Diatonic Drop 2 Chords - Drop 3 Chords - Diatonic Drop 3 Chords - Drop 2 & 4 Chords - Rootless Voicings (Bill Evan's A and B Form piano voicings adapted for guitar.) All possible inversions of a chord is covered. Triads have three inversions, seventh chords have four inversions, etc. All possible string combinations of a chord is covered. Triads can be played on string sets 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. Drop 3 chords can be played on string sets 6-4-3-2 and 5-3-2-1, etc. This is not a "One Million Three Hundred And Sixty Six Chords For Guitar" application. And also this application does not have any open string chords. Rather this application covers the basic building blocks of jazz guitar chord vocabulary. Two chord diagrams are shown for each chord. The above chord diagram shows the chord notes while the below diagram shows the degrees within the chord. This way you can form an understanding of the structure of each chord you practice and you can use this understanding to create other chords. The play button plays the inversions in succession - in a loop with a metronome beat - and switches the tabs/inversions accordingly so that you can practice along the app. In this mode you do not have to change the tabs/inversions manually. You can also set the tempo of the play along. The tempo can be adjusted as low as 40 bpm, especially useful when learning new chords/shapes. Tapping on a chord diagram plays the entire chord. Tapping on a degree/chord note plays the individual degree/note. I made this so that I can practice when I am away from my guitar, and also for making sure I am not playing wrong notes when practicing. There is also a mini tutorial on how to create altered chords from basic chord shapes. You can resize the chord diagrams for your device. There is also a left handed option in the settings.

About

Jazz

Features
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Jazz-A-Minute (JAM) helps you build real jazz vocabulary through short, focused lessons designed for musicians. Whether you’re developing your fundamentals or expanding your improvisation skills, JAM provides a clear and musical path to practice. Learn harmony, comping, melodic lines, standards, and musical expression step by step — with lessons designed to build confidence and fluency over time. Every lesson has a purpose. Every concept connects. Progress feels real. Key Features • Video, sheet music, and clear explanations in every lesson • Zoomable notation for comfortable reading • Adjustable playback speed for slow practice • Fullscreen and landscape video playback • Practice with included backing tracks • Save lessons to Favorites • Track your progress • Works on iPhone and iPad • Available in English and Turkish Content • 42 structured lessons (5 free) • 167 videos (18 free) • 15 carefully selected jazz standards • Comping lessons covering common progressions • Free content in every category • New lessons added regularly Subscriptions Choose between monthly or yearly access to all lessons, videos, sheet music, and standards. • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple account settings. Prices may vary by region. Support: support@jazzaminute.com Privacy Policy: https://jazzaminute.com/j-a-m-privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FretBuzz Chords4 screens
Jazz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jazz at Free against FretBuzz Chords's $4.99. Jazz also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months). FretBuzz Chords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

Jazz is free to download; FretBuzz Chords costs $4.99 up front. Jazz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FretBuzz Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FretBuzz Chords ships an update every 31 months, Jazz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FretBuzz Chords versus Jazz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretBuzz ChordsJazz
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAltug BasaranYAVUZ AKYAZICI

In-app purchases

None

FretBuzz Chords

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Jazz

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Acess$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access$44.991 Year

Questions

Is FretBuzz Chords free?
FretBuzz Chords costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jazz free?
Jazz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FretBuzz Chords or Jazz have ads?
Neither FretBuzz Chords nor Jazz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FretBuzz Chords or Jazz?
FretBuzz Chords ships an update every 31 months, and Jazz every 2 weeks. Most recently, FretBuzz Chords was updated on September 29, 2026 and Jazz on October 5, 2026.

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