Comparison

NueCtrl vs Fretica

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

Head to head
About

NueCtrl

Features
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Dynamics live in motion. NueCtrl turns iPhone motion into studio-grade MIDI expression โ€” for composers, sound designers, and live performers. WHY NUECTRL? Perform, don't draw - Shape automation with your hands, not a mouse 128-degree tilt range - Full MIDI sweep from a natural wrist movement 500Hz Max Mode - 4x more precise response than standard wireless MIDI (Pro feature) Works with any DAW - Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools CORE FEATURES Gesture-First Workflow Tilt to control any CC in real time โ€” your hand's arc becomes the fader. Multi-Fader Control Multiple faders, each with its own CC and sensitivity. (Unlimited with Pro.) Articulation Triggers Tap to fire articulations โ€” no keyswitch hunting. (Pro presets.) Liquid Glass Interface Live visual feedback that responds to signal intensity. CONNECTIVITY WiFi (Network MIDI / RTP-MIDI) Bluetooth LE MIDI - auto-advertised; your Mac finds it instantly USB Works with Mac, Windows, and iOS DAWs. PRO FEATURES (In-App Purchase) Max Mode - 500Hz ultra-smooth motion capture Unlimited Faders - As many CC controllers as you need Per-Fader Sensitivity - Fine-tune every fader Full Customization - Rename, recolor, reassign Unlimited Presets - Save and recall configurations PERFECT FOR Film & TV Composers - Conduct dynamics like an orchestra Sound Designers - Sculpt textures by hand Live Performers - Expressive modulation on stage Music Producers - Escape mouse-drawn automation SUPPORT Questions or requests? support@nuectrl.com "Your iPhone already has the sensors. NueCtrl turns them into an expressive instrument."

About

Fretica

Features
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Fretica is the music companion for guitarists, bassists, and ukulele players. Clean, precise, and distraction-free โ€” everything you need in one app. IS THIS FOR ME? Fretica is designed for: - beginners discovering an instrument and playing their first chords; - experienced musicians switching styles โ€” from metal to jazz, for example โ€” and exploring new chords; - Hawaiian, country, or alternative musicians who play in open tunings and need to navigate a wide variety of different tunings. TUNER Chromatic and instrument-specific tuning. Fretica optimizes its pitch detection for each instrument for faster, more accurate results. Long press to activate Live mode for instant response while playing. Three visualisations to choose from, all free: classic gauge, real-time pitch trace, and strobe โ€” the reference method for precise tuning. Built-in capo: set the capo position and the tuner recalibrates automatically, string by string. Adjustable reference pitch: tune to A 440 by default, or pick 432, 415 and other frequencies for baroque, orchestras, or alternative tunings. METRONOME Clean and reliable, with adjustable tempo and time signature. Tap the display to set your tempo on the fly. Displays on the Dynamic Island and lock screen while you play โ€” iPhone 14 Pro and later. -- FRETICA PREMIUM -- Unlock all premium features with a single purchase โ€” yours forever, no subscription. CHORD LIBRARY Browse 528 chords โ€” 44 chord types across all 12 roots, in standard or jazz notation โ€” with 4,669 guitar fingerings, 1,362 ukulele fingerings and 1,009 bass fingerings, each shown as an optimised diagram. Jump straight to the nut, 5th, 7th or 10th fret with the position selector. Create your own instruments: freely choose the number of strings and tuning โ€” Open G, DADGAD, Tenor Guitar, Nashville, and many more. Fretica automatically calculates fingering diagrams for every chord, whatever your tuning. Perfect for musicians who play in open tunings or explore non-standard tunings. Group your instruments into sets โ€” Rock, Country, Jazz, or any other musical context โ€” and switch between them in one tap. Save your favourite chords directly to your home screen widget. CHORD DETECTOR Play a chord and let Fretica identify it in real time, string by string. Colour-coded diagrams help you visualise the chord structure at a glance. STRING JOURNAL Log every set you fit on your custom instruments: brand, model, gauges, coated or not, a photo, and even a barcode scan. Fretica counts how often each string is tuned and reminds you when it's time to restring, based on a duration and a number of tunings you set. Manage your stock of spare sets, rate your favourite strings, and find your instruments, presets and journal on all your devices with iCloud sync. WIDGET Keep a chord diagram on your home screen or lock screen โ€” a great way to review fingerings between practice sessions, without even opening the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NueCtrl4 screens
Fretica4 screens

Verdict

The call

NueCtrl and Fretica are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NueCtrl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fretica sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NueCtrl ships an update every 10 days, Fretica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NueCtrl versus Fretica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNueCtrlFretica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer็ฅฅ้ฃž ๅญŸJulien PLAYE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NueCtrl

One-time1
  • NueCtrl Pro$29.99
3 purchases

Fretica

Subscriptions1
  • Fretica Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • 7-day trialFree
  • Fretica Premium$3.99

Questions

Is NueCtrl free?
NueCtrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fretica free?
Fretica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NueCtrl or Fretica have ads?
Neither NueCtrl nor Fretica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NueCtrl or Fretica?
NueCtrl ships an update every 10 days, and Fretica fortnightly. Most recently, NueCtrl was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fretica on October 28, 2026.

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