Comparison

FretBuilder vs GuitarChordToneMaster

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

Head to head
About

FretBuilder

Features
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Grow as a musician by visualizing notes on your instrument's fretboard. With this app, you can view some (or all) of your instrument's fretboard, tap to hear pitches at any string/fret, and use overlays to help you quickly identify pitches. The app supports multiple fretted string instruments, including guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele. It also features some of the most common preset tunings. Some advanced features of the app are enabled with a subscription, including custom fretboard designs (via photo library selection), custom instrument tunings, and a special overlay mode that lets you tap any position on the fretboard to see the individual pitch! More features are planned, so keep your eyes peeled and your instruments tuned! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GuitarChordToneMaster

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Title: Master Guitar Chord Tones Through Fun Gameplay! Description: Boost your improvisation skills by mastering chord tones with this fun and practical training app! Practice identifying chord tones as chords changeβ€”just like in real jazz music. This app helps you internalize chord tones on the fretboard through real jazz standard progressions. Perfect for beginners learning theory or advanced players looking to sharpen their ear and fingerboard skills. Key Features: - Practice chord tones using real jazz progressions - Fun, game-style challenges keep you engaged - Suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced - Short and focused sessionsβ€”train anytime, anywhere - New songs will be added regularly Turn practice into play and make chord tones second nature!

Screenshots

FretBuilder4 screens
GuitarChordToneMaster2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuitarChordToneMaster at none against FretBuilder's 2. GuitarChordToneMaster also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. FretBuilder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GuitarChordToneMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FretBuilder ships an update every 15 months, GuitarChordToneMaster every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FretBuilder versus GuitarChordToneMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretBuilderGuitarChordToneMaster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon FrauneHidenori Ishiii

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FretBuilder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly premium$19.991 Year
None

GuitarChordToneMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FretBuilder free?
FretBuilder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GuitarChordToneMaster free?
GuitarChordToneMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FretBuilder or GuitarChordToneMaster have ads?
Neither FretBuilder nor GuitarChordToneMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FretBuilder or GuitarChordToneMaster?
FretBuilder ships an update every 15 months, and GuitarChordToneMaster every 3 days. Most recently, FretBuilder was updated on October 27, 2026 and GuitarChordToneMaster on October 24, 2026.

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