Comparison

Fretboard Master vs UkeFlow

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

Head to head
About

Fretboard Master

Features
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【Take Your Guitar Fretboard Knowledge to the Next Level】 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, it’s 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.

About

UkeFlow

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UkeFlow is a chord change trainer for ukulele players. Pick a course, hit play, and chord diagrams flow by in time with the beat while you strum along on your real instrument. No microphone, no account, no lessons to unlock. Just steady, focused practice that makes your chord changes automatic. WHY UKEFLOW - Made for ukulele: 48 real chord shapes (major, minor, 7th, m7) shown as clear four-string diagrams (GCEA) - Musical progressions: courses built from real harmony, including Hawaiian vamps, island pop, I-V-vi-IV, 12-bar blues, waltzes and jazz turnarounds - See what is coming: the current chord and the next one are always on screen, so your fretting hand is ready before the beat arrives - Reference audio: hear each progression with a clean plucked ukulele sound - Tempo control: slow it down to nail the shapes, speed it up to build reflexes - Landscape mode: put the phone on a music stand and read it like a chart - Works offline and everything stays on your device 93 COURSES ACROSS 11 SECTIONS Basics, island and Hawaiian, classic progressions, blues, bluegrass and country, folk and Celtic, waltz time, minor keys, jazz, all 12 keys, and speed workouts. FREE AND PRO The starter courses are free. A single one-time purchase of UkeFlow Pro unlocks all courses, saved progressions and practice history. No subscription, no recurring charges.

Screenshots

Fretboard Master4 screens
UkeFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UkeFlow at none against Fretboard Master's shown. Fretboard Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fretboard Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UkeFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fretboard Master ships an update every 3 weeks, UkeFlow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Fretboard Master versus UkeFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretboard MasterUkeFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTENNA WORKSKENYA MASUKO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fretboard Master

One-time1
  • εΊƒε‘Šγ‚’ε‰Šι™€$1.99
1 purchases

UkeFlow

One-time1
  • UkeFlow Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Fretboard Master free?
Fretboard Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UkeFlow free?
UkeFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fretboard Master or UkeFlow have ads?
Fretboard Master shows ads; UkeFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Fretboard Master or UkeFlow?
Fretboard Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and UkeFlow every 2 months. Most recently, Fretboard Master was updated on October 31, 2026 and UkeFlow on October 25, 2026.

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