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Fretboard Memorization Toolbox vs Learn Frets

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

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Fretboard Memorization Toolbox

Features
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Memorizing the notes on the guitar fretboard can be very tedious. That's why we developed this effective mini-course which helps you learn through fun musical drills rather than using dry memorization. This guitar learning app by String Systems is designed to help you master the fretboard through enjoyable and easy lessons and drills. Learn to navigate the guitar through this tried and tested method that has been developed by Prokopis Skordis over more than 20 years of teaching guitar privately and online. VIDEO LESSONS This mini-course includes 4 video lessons that help you practice effectively and apply your fretboard knowledge in a musical way. DRILLS - LEARN THE FRETBOARD IN 7 STEPS Practice through 7 levels of guided musical drills and fun backing tracks. FREE COURSES AND LESSONS Enjoy extra weekly lessons and explore courses like "SFS Fretboard Secrets", "Open Chord Workshop", and more. ABOUT STRING SYSTEMS My name is Prokopis Skordis. Here's a quick summary of my relationship with the wonderful art of music: I started taking classical guitar lessons at the age of 10, way back in the late 20th century (1987 - good times). I continued on to take theory, harmony, ear training, solfege, and other boring lessons, until I graduated from the Greek National Conservatory with a diploma in classical guitar. I was then fortunate enough to get a Fulbright Program scholarship which allowed me to enroll in Berklee College Of Music in 1997. I concentrated on electric guitar and also took classes in improvisation, composition, arranging, production, engineering, and more. I graduated "Summa Cum Laude" (which basically means "this guy is very good") in 2001, with a degree in Music Production and Engineering (although I now find teaching and playing way more fun). Since 2001 I have been living in Limassol, Cyprus, teaching music to students of all ages and levels, and taking part in various bands and projects playing guitar or electric bass. The last few years I have concentrated in developing new ways to teach (and learn) music more effectively. Since 2014 I have started the process of putting these methods into digital format. These are tried and tested effective methods, so expect more and more good stuff coming to this app! https://string.systems/privacy-policy https://string.systems/terms SUPPORT Need help? Visit help.string.systems to use our help center or send me an email at help@string.systems.

About

Learn Frets

This app helps you master your guitar's fretboard by prompting you to play notes in various notations and providing instant feedback. It uses your device's microphone to listen and track your progress, making learning interactive and engaging.

Highlights
  • Listens for notes played on a real guitar
  • Prompts notes in name, sheet, or tab notation
  • Provides instant feedback on played notes
  • Tracks progress for each note
  • Supports natural and accidental note prompts
  • Unlocks all strings and frets with upgrade
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Learning the fretboard can be challenging. The challenge is even greater when mapping different notations to the fretboard. Learn Frets can prompt you to play a note on your guitar in different notations (name, sheet, or tab) and then assess whether you played the correct note or not.  This feedback loop will help you memorize your fretboard in a way that's interactive and engaging. FREE FEATURES - Listens for notes played on your real guitar. - Shows prompts for the first string. - Natural and/or Accidental note prompts. - Accidental notes displayed as Sharp, Flat, or dynamically selected. - Tracks progress for every note. UPGRADE FEATURES - Unlocks all strings and frets. Learn Frets works best on a 6-string acoustic guitar, with your microphone in front of you. The Learn Frets app will request access to your microphone to do this.

Screenshots

Fretboard Memorization Toolbox4 screens
Learn Frets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fretboard Memorization Toolbox at none against Learn Frets's 1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Learn Frets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fretboard Memorization Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fretboard Memorization Toolbox versus Learn Frets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretboard Memorization ToolboxLearn Frets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperString Systems aka Effective Music Practice LTDPolyra Limited

In-app purchases

None

Fretboard Memorization Toolbox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Frets

One-time1
  • Learn Frets Upgrade$5.99

Questions

Is Fretboard Memorization Toolbox free?
Fretboard Memorization Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Frets free?
Learn Frets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fretboard Memorization Toolbox or Learn Frets have ads?
Neither Fretboard Memorization Toolbox nor Learn Frets shows ads.

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