Comparison

Fretzel vs Core Guitar

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

Head to head
About

Fretzel

Features
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Learn the notes on a guitar fretboard. See the note and tap the correct string and fret - simple! A quick way to transition from tablature to treble clef staff.

About

Core Guitar

Features
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Break your guitar plateau with Core Guitar. You have played for years but still feel stuck: same licks, same position, random practice. Core Guitar gives self‑taught intermediate guitarists a clear practice plan. GUIDED PRACTICE TRACKS Structured 7–14 day guitar workouts that actually build skills: Lead Boost – connect pentatonic positions into flowing solos Rhythm Tightness – lock in timing with real song grooves Fretboard Mastery – navigate the entire neck with confidence Earn badges, track streaks, and see exactly how your guitar playing is improving over time. FREE TOOLS Precision Guitar Tuner with real time pitch detection Pro Metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures Fret Lab – interactive scales, chords, and octave maps across the fretboard Built by a self‑taught guitarist who broke the intermediate rut. No gimmicks, just focused guitar practice and exercises that work. Download free and start your first practice track today.

Screenshots

Fretzel2 screens
Core Guitar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fretzel at 16.6 against Core Guitar's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Fretzel versus Core Guitar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretzelCore Guitar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJussi KuosaMichael Craig

In-app purchases

None

Fretzel

No in-app purchases

None

Core Guitar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fretzel free?
Fretzel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core Guitar free?
Core Guitar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fretzel or Core Guitar have ads?
Neither Fretzel nor Core Guitar shows ads.

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