# Extrack vs Guitar Earo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guitar Earo at 100% against Extrack's 37%. Guitar Earo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Extrack's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Extrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Guitar Earo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Earo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Extrack has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Extrack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guitar Earo's.

Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, Guitar Earo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extrack | Guitar Earo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extrack-stem-separatorchord/id6504546276/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-earo/id6739455751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 604 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Earo Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781964434) |

## What reviewers say

### Extrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extrack-stem-separatorchord/id6504546276)

Instantly split songs into individual instrument parts and analyze chords in real-time. Adjust volumes, practice "minus one" style, and visualize chord fingerings for guitar or piano. Perfect for musicians of all levels looking to jam along with their favorite tracks.

**Highlights:** Instrumental stem separation, Real-time chord analysis, Adjustable instrument volumes, Practice 'minus one' mode, Visual chord fingering guides, Tempo and key adjustment, Section looping

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Guitar Earo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-earo/id6739455751)

This app helps musicians compare the tonal differences between various guitars before purchasing. It offers instant A/B comparisons, structured ear training exercises, and blind listening challenges to refine your tone recognition skills.

**Highlights:** Instant guitar A/B comparison, Curated library of iconic guitars, Ear training courses, Blind tone recognition challenges, Progress tracking, New content added regularly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Earo Founders Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Guitar Earo Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Guitar Earo Founders Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Guitar Earo Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extrack free?

Extrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guitar Earo free?

Guitar Earo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Extrack or Guitar Earo?

Guitar Earo is rated higher. Extrack averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Guitar Earo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Extrack or Guitar Earo have ads?

Neither Extrack nor Guitar Earo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Extrack or Guitar Earo?

Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guitar Earo every 4 days. Most recently, Extrack was updated on October 18, 2026 and Guitar Earo on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*