ScaleForge vs StringKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ScaleForge
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ScaleForge : Guitar Theory transforms the way guitarists understand and visualize music theory. Whether you're a beginner finding your first scales or an advanced player exploring exotic modes, ScaleForge puts the entire fretboard at your fingertips. VISUALIZE YOUR FRETBOARD See scales, intervals, and chord shapes mapped directly onto an interactive fretboard. Instantly understand where every note lives and why it belongs there. FEATURES โข All Scales โ Major, minor, modes, pentatonic, exotic, and more across the entire neck โข Circle of Fifths โ Visual key relationships and chord navigation to unlock harmonic understanding โข Interval Display โ See intervals directly on the fretboard for deeper music theory insight โข Interval Calculator โ Calculate the interval between any two notes instantly โข Chord Progressions โ Common progressions in any key with one tap โข 7th Chords โ Full diatonic seventh chord views for jazz, blues, and beyond โข Ideas โ Save and revisit your favorite scales, positions, and discoveries Whether you're practicing, composing, or just exploring โ ScaleForge : Guitar Theory is the theory companion every guitarist needs.
StringKit
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Whether you're just picking up the guitar or already playing your favourite songs โ StringKit gives you everything you need in one place. Tune your instrument, learn chords at a glance, and practice with a reliable metronome. No fuss, no distractions. CHORD LIBRARY The most important chords for guitar and ukulele, beautifully visualised as fretboard diagrams. Filter by beginner chords, open chords, major, minor, 7th and more. Search any chord in seconds. CHROMATIC TUNER Accurate and fast โ works for guitar, bass and ukulele. Choose your instrument, and StringKit automatically detects which string you're playing. See exactly how many cents you're off and nail that perfect pitch. METRONOME Clean, reliable and easy to use. Set your BPM, choose your time signature and subdivision, and tap the tempo button to find your natural rhythm. A steady beat for every practice session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScaleForge at none against StringKit's 1. ScaleForge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StringKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScaleForge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ScaleForge | StringKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHAEL KARL TAYLOR | Enrico Weinhold |
In-app purchases
ScaleForge
No in-app purchases
StringKit
- Support StringKit$1.99
Questions
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