Fretboard Master vs ScaleJammer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fretboard Master
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γTake Your Guitar Fretboard Knowledge to the Next Levelγ Fretboard Master is a dynamic learning app designed to visualize note names, intervals, scales, and chord shapes directly on the guitar fretboard. Equipped with a built-in tuner and metronome, itβs the ultimate all-in-one tool to supercharge your daily practice. β Key Features Dynamic Interval & Note Display: Easily switch views across all keys (supporting both sharps and flats). Comprehensive Scale Mapping: Instantly map essential jazz and rock scales across the entire fretboard. Tension Note Visualization: Check and analyze tension notes based on different chord types. CAGED System Integration: Visualize and master fretboard patterns using the CAGED system. Built-in Metronome: Practice seamlessly with background playback support. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, Fretboard Master is your powerful companion to deepening your understanding of music theory and mastering improvisation.
ScaleJammer
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a responsive virtual guitar fretboard with ScaleJammer. Play notes with expressive synthesized tone, slide naturally across the neck, and explore scales and modes in a fluid, intuitive way. With Snap mode, your movement locks to the correct notes of the selected scale, so you can move freely across the fretboard and stay in key every time. ScaleJammer also includes a multi-layer looper, making it easy to build riffs, layer melodies, and jam over your own ideas. Whether you're warming up, practicing scales, studying theory, or sketching out a melody on the go, ScaleJammer puts the guitar neck at your fingertips. PLAY YOUR WAY - Play notes across a virtual guitar fretboard tuned to your chosen scale - Snap mode keeps your finger locked to scale tones, so every slide stays in key - Slide mode delivers smooth, continuous pitch movement - Pluck mode adds a more realistic pick-style attack and decay EXPLORE MUSIC THEORY - 13 scale types, including Major, Minor, Blues, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, and more - Mode Explorer reveals all 7 diatonic modes that share the same notes - Color-coded intervals help you understand theory visually as you play - Instantly switch between all 12 root notes LOOP & JAM - Record ideas with the built-in looper - Overdub multiple layers to build riffs, textures, and melodic ideas - Solo over your own loops in real time - Export recordings as WAV files and share them easily MAKE IT YOURS - 6 tunings: Standard, Drop D, Open G, Open D, DADGAD, and Half Step Down - 4 tone presets: Warm Lead, Bright Lead, Bell, and Soft Pad - Adjust reverb, volume, and drone to shape your sound - Choose between 12 and 24 frets with zoom and scroll controls - Left-handed mode - Haptic feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScaleJammer at none against Fretboard Master's shown. Fretboard Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Fretboard Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScaleJammer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Fretboard Master | ScaleJammer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANTENNA WORKS | Orcun Keskin |
In-app purchases
Fretboard Master
- εΊεγει€$1.99
ScaleJammer
- ScaleJammer Pro$4.99
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