# Guitar Buddy vs Spoolr

The clearest difference is rating: Spoolr at 5.0 against Guitar Buddy's 3.7. Spoolr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Guitar Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Buddy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Spoolr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spoolr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Buddy | Spoolr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-buddy-ear-training/id6752997511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolr/id6762153469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Sempf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842086212) | [Todd Gustafson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891231939) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-buddy-ear-training/id6752997511)

Master the guitar fretboard and train your musical ear with interactive lessons and real-time pitch detection. Learn notes, chords, and melodies through structured courses and practice modes designed for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fretboard note and chord recognition, Melodic ear training, Real-time pitch detection, Structured courses for learning, Practice streak tracking, AI-powered practice summaries

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip me a espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip me a mug of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 cups of coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Notes on the Fretboard | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a cookie and a cup of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


### Spoolr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolr/id6762153469)

Log and track all your live music experiences. Record details like artists, venues, dates, and your mood. View personalized statistics and countdowns to upcoming shows.

**Highlights:** Log shows with artist, venue, date, companions, mood, and notes, Search and filter concert history, Highlights dashboard with stats and milestones, Up Next countdown for upcoming shows, Share shows with friends via iMessage, Multiple visual themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Buddy free?

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

### Is Spoolr free?

Spoolr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Buddy or Spoolr?

Spoolr is rated higher. Guitar Buddy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spoolr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guitar Buddy or Spoolr have ads?

Neither Guitar Buddy nor Spoolr shows ads.

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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.*