Comparison

AxeChords vs Guitar Grind

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

Head to head
About

AxeChords

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Learn all the basic Major and Minor Chords on Guitar using the CAGED System. (A system based on the open C, A, G, E, and D chords). Learn the foundation of all Jazz Chords with Shell Chords. (Root, 3rd, 7th). Master advanced Chords and their Inversions with Drop 2 and Drop 3 Chords. (2nd or 3rd highest note of a closed position Chord dropped an octave to spread out the voicing). Select any of 12 different Root Notes for each chord form, providing thousands of different combinations! Shows the scale degree of each chord note, as well as the suggested fingerings for each chord. Play each chord to hear how it sounds, choose from several different guitar types with strummed or picked chords. Context sensitive help available on each screen. Plus, you can also add your own custom User Chords!

About

Guitar Grind

Features
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Guitar Grind is your ruthless guitar practice journal – the kick in the pants that finally keeps you consistent. How you improve: Log Sessions – Record practice, duration, tempo (BPM), and tuning in seconds. Practice Library – Techniques, chords, scales, theory, improvisation, songs – each with a brief explanation. Training Plans – Use pre-made routines or build your own. "Start Plan" gives you a countdown for each exerciseβ€”just work through them. Daily Goal & Activity Ring – Set a minute goal and fill the ring. Streaks – Practice every day, keep the streak alive. Skipping days hurts. Statistics & Weekly Review – Practice time, categories, BPM progress, and honest evaluation. Leaderboard – Compete anonymously with others. Fair & Private: Free and completely ad-free. No tracking, no ad networks. Your data belongs to you: Export at any time, account can be completely deleted upon request. Grab your guitar. No more excuses.

Screenshots

AxeChords4 screens
Guitar Grind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guitar Grind at Free against AxeChords's $1.99. AxeChords's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Guitar Grind is free to download; AxeChords costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, Guitar Grind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AxeChords versus Guitar Grind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxeChordsGuitar Grind
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoseph SvantnerDennis Kluge

In-app purchases

None

AxeChords

No in-app purchases

None

Guitar Grind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxeChords free?
AxeChords costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Grind free?
Guitar Grind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxeChords or Guitar Grind have ads?
Neither AxeChords nor Guitar Grind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxeChords or Guitar Grind?
AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, and Guitar Grind every 2 weeks. Most recently, AxeChords was updated on October 4, 2026 and Guitar Grind on October 5, 2026.

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