Comparison

Extrack vs FretTools

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

Head to head
About

Extrack

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
Read full description

Play along with your favorite tracks. Extrack, an app that lets you split instruments and analyze chords, instantly. -You can use the basic features for free with no time limit. Subscribe, and you can unlock more advanced features. ・Separate songs into different instrument parts (vocal, guitar, piano, bass, drums, wind instruments) and freely adjust their volumes. ・Practice "minus one" style (mute one part and play it yourself). ・See the chords and how to play them on guitar or piano in real time while the song plays. ・Change the tempo, keys, or repeat specific sections easily. The app is very easy to use, even for beginners. ■When you feel like jamming with a band! -Load any song from your smartphone or tablet, and Extrack automatically separates it into each instrument part — such as guitar, drums, bass, piano, and wind instruments like saxophone. You can adjust the volume of each part freely, just the way you like. -If you’re a guitarist, turn down the other instruments and focus on the guitar sound to pick up even the most subtle phrase by ear. Then, switch the mix up, mute the guitar part and jam along with the rest of the band. It’s the closest thing to being on stage with your favorite artists! Want to tighten your rhythm? Turn up the drums and bass for focused practice. Or mute the vocals and enjoy singing along karaoke-style with real band sound! ■When you feel like jamming to that song you love! -Extrack automatically analyzes and displays the chord progression of any song. Even if you’re not good at figuring out chords by ear, you can enjoy jamming while watching the chords in real time. -It also shows how to play each chord on guitar or piano visually so even beginners who can’t read sheet music can feel confident. -Just load a song, and you can start practicing right away! If the song has chords that are too difficult, simply change the key or set a capo to make them easier to play. ■When you’re stuck on a part you’re having trouble with. -Want to play just one phrase over and over? -Want to slow down the tempo and practice carefully? -With Extrack, you can do it all easily. Simply select the section you want to repeat, skip by measure, or adjust the playback speed to match your pace. Plus, Extrack comes with a built-in metronome that automatically syncs with the song’s tempo, perfect for training your timing and rhythm. ■Just load your favorite song, and enjoy practicing with all of Extrack’s features. -Works with : MP3, AAC, FLAC, and more. -Add songs from iTunes or your CDs and start playing! - You can even import songs directly from cloud storage services.

About

FretTools

This app offers a precision tuner, an extensive chord library with interactive playback, and a gear tracker for instruments and equipment. It's designed for musicians to streamline their practice and documentation needs.

Highlights
  • Real-time chromatic tuner for multiple instruments
  • 2,500+ chords with 3,200+ voicings
  • Interactive chord playback
  • Instrument and equipment gear tracking
  • Maintenance logging and PDF export
  • Offline functionality
Read full description

FretTools Gear Tracker. String Diagnostics. Tuner. Chord Library. GEAR TRACKER Your gear documented and accessible when it matters. • Track guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and more • Store serial numbers, specs, purchase details, values, and notes • Attach photos to each item • Record string changes with brand, model, gauge, and date • Log maintenance, repairs, setups, and modifications • Export a formatted PDF with gear details for insurance or resale STRING DIAGNOSTICS Know what's happening inside your strings, not just what note they're on. FretTools analyzes six harmonics in real time using phase-shift detection — the same moment you'd normally just tune to also tells you whether a string is going dead, sitting out of intonation, or due for a change. • String Health evaluates tuning stability and harmonic agreement • Intonation analysis helps reveal possible setup inconsistencies • Harmonic Lanes for detailed pitch analysis • Save diagnostic history to a selected instrument • Compare readings across the life of the current string set • Start a new session when you log a string change String Diagnostics is a Pro feature. It runs on the same pitch engine as the free tuner below, but it's a separate capability — most tuners tell you a note. None of them tell you your string is dying. String Diagnostics provide guidance and do not replace a full instrument inspection or professional setup. TUNER — FREE. ALWAYS. Responsive, accurate tuning for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, violin, and more. • Real-time note and cents display • Strobe-inspired ring for clear sharp/flat feedback • Instrument-specific tuning presets CHORD LIBRARY Find chords quickly across multiple guitar tunings, ukulele, and mandolin. • 2,500+ chords with 3,200+ voicings • Clean diagrams with finger positions • Open chords, barre chords, inversions, and alternate voicings • Slash chords with alternate bass notes • Browse by root, chord type, category, or key • Diatonic chords grouped by harmonic function • Play full chord strums • Tap individual notes to hear them in isolation WHY FRETTOOLS • Four practical tools in one app • Works offline • No account required to get started • Clean, focused interface • Built for working musicians and hobbyists alike FREE → PRO The Tuner is unlimited and always free. Upgrade to Pro for: String Diagnostics • String Health and intonation analysis • Harmonic Lanes for detailed pitch analysis • Diagnostic history, saved and compared per instrument Gear • Unlimited gear items • Up to 8 photos per item • Maintenance and string-change tracking • PDF export Chords • Additional voicings and inversions • Slash chords • Full key-based browsing Additional • Removes ads THE BOTTOM LINE Track your gear. Know when your strings need attention. Find the chords you need. Privacy Policy: https://frettools.com/privacy Terms & EULA: https://frettools.com/terms

Screenshots

Extrack4 screens
FretTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FretTools at 100% against Extrack's 37%. FretTools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Extrack's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Extrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FretTools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FretTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Extrack's written reviews are positive against 100% of FretTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, FretTools every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Extrack versus FretTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtrackFretTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (29 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size604 MB66 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperYamaha CorporationwebLuthier, LLC

Customer experience

Extrack

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral15.8%
Negative47.4%

FretTools

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Extrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

FretTools

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Extrack free?
Extrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FretTools free?
FretTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Extrack or FretTools?
FretTools is rated higher. Extrack averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while FretTools averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Extrack or FretTools have ads?
Neither Extrack nor FretTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extrack or FretTools?
Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, and FretTools every 6 days. Most recently, Extrack was updated on October 27, 2026 and FretTools on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons