Comparison

FretBuzz Chords vs Presto Note Practice

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

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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

Presto Note Practice

Features
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Practice reading piano notes anywhere. Presto Note Practice is a mobile tool designed to help you get faster at reading notes whenever you have a few spare minutes. Instead of staring at static flashcards, you get an interactive on-screen keyboard. Notes travel across the staff, and your goal is to hit the right key before they pass. It turns reading sheet music into a fun, quick reflex game you can play on your commute, waiting in line, or sitting on the couch. START PLAYING FOR FREE Jump straight in and test your reflexes with the core game: Moving Note Mode: Watch the notes travel across the staff and tap the matching key before they pass. Two Starter Speeds: Start at a standard pace, then bump it up to test your reaction time. The Interactive Octave: A clean, responsive on-screen keyboard right under your thumbs. UNLOCK THE FULL TOOLKIT (Premium) Want to target your specific weak spots? Upgrading unlocks every practice setting in the app: All Speeds: Take it down to a slow crawl to learn new patterns, or crank it up to maximum Presto speed for a fast-paced challenge. Staff Region Selection: Focus strictly on the Treble Clef, strictly on the Bass Clef, or practice both together on the Grand Staff. The Circle of Fifths: Break out of C-Major. Practice across all 12 key signatures to master your sharps and flats. Still Mode: Turn off the moving conveyor belt. Take your time and practice pure visual recognition. Ear Training Mode: Put your eyes away. Listen to the notes played through your speaker and try to play the same ones on the keyboard. Scales Mode: Train your eyes to instantly recognize common scale runs. Chords Mode: Level up your sight-reading by practicing stacked, multi-note chords. No pop-up ads interrupting your game—just a handy, convenient way to get a little bit faster at reading music every day.

Screenshots

FretBuzz Chords4 screens
Presto Note Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Presto Note Practice at Free against FretBuzz Chords's $4.99. FretBuzz Chords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

Presto Note Practice is free to download; FretBuzz Chords costs $4.99 up front. Presto Note Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FretBuzz Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FretBuzz Chords versus Presto Note Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretBuzz ChordsPresto Note Practice
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAltug BasaranJOHANNES FREDRIK BRASK

In-app purchases

None

FretBuzz Chords

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Presto Note Practice

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is FretBuzz Chords free?
FretBuzz Chords costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Presto Note Practice free?
Presto Note Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FretBuzz Chords or Presto Note Practice have ads?
Neither FretBuzz Chords nor Presto Note Practice shows ads.

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