# Rival Edge vs FretBored

The clearest difference is price: FretBored at Free against Rival Edge's $3.99. FretBored also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

FretBored is free to download; Rival Edge costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rival Edge against 5.0 for FretBored. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rival Edge | FretBored |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-edge/id6759164956/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretbored/id6760593341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Rodzaevskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838906311) | [JOSEPH LUCAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885203816) |

## What reviewers say

### Rival Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-edge/id6759164956)

Master strategic decision-making with real-life scenarios and Nobel Prize-winning game theory concepts. Learn practical rules for everyday dilemmas, track your progress, and gain an edge in negotiations and relationships.

**Highlights:** Interactive real-life scenarios, 12 essential game theory concepts, 20 practical daily rules, Progress tracking with XP and ranks, Payoff matrices for decision math, Offline functionality, Supports 6 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FretBored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretbored/id6760593341)

This app provides interactive ear training exercises for guitarists, allowing users to play along with note sequences and receive real-time feedback on accuracy and timing. It offers both guitar-based and guitar-free modes, with a structured curriculum and various practice tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch and timing feedback, Structured curriculum with 12 modules, Guitar-based and guitar-free modes, Scale and lick practice, Built-in chromatic tuner, Daily puzzles and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rival Edge free?

Rival Edge costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FretBored free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rival Edge or FretBored?

Rival Edge and FretBored are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Rival Edge or FretBored have ads?

Neither Rival Edge nor FretBored shows ads.

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