Comparison

GuitarMap vs Scalewise

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

Head to head
About

GuitarMap

Features
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GuitarMap turns your guitar neck into an interactive map. You know your open chords and pentatonic box 1? GuitarMap takes you further: see where notes, scales and triads live across all 22 frets β€” and understand how they connect. Free. No ads. No data collected. Built by a guitarist, for guitarists. MODES β€’ Play β€” Put your fingers anywhere on the neck: the chord is recognized in real time. Barre chords and muted strings included. β€’ Scale β€” 18 scales: pentatonic, blues, major, minor, all 7 modes, harmonic and melodic minor, Phrygian dominant… View them by position (CAGED system or 3 notes per string), or as one continuous path from one end of the neck to the other. β€’ Triad β€” The 1, 3 and 5 across all 4 string groups. The go-to tool for mastering inversions and adding color to your solos. β€’ CAGED β€” The 5 shapes of any major or minor chord, across the whole neck. β€’ Chord β€” 12 types (maj, min, 7, maj7, m7, sus2, sus4, dim, aug…) and their positions. β€’ Interval β€” Tap any fret: every interval around that note lights up. TOOLS β€’ Built-in metronome β€’ Interval wheel β€’ Piano keyboard synced with the neck FOR EVERY GUITARIST β€’ 12 notes, 12 colors for visual memory β€’ Left-handed view (mirrored neck) β€’ Dark and light theme

About

Scalewise

Features
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Scalewise puts every guitar scale on your fretboard β€” clean, clear, and instantly interactive. Pick any scale (pentatonic, major, minor, modes, and more), select your key, and choose your tuning. Scalewise maps every note across all six strings so you can see exactly where to play. LIVE NOTE DETECTION Use your microphone to detect the notes you're playing in real time. Notes light up on the fretboard as you play, showing exactly how your playing maps to the scale. ANY SCALE, ANY KEY, ANY TUNING Standard, drop D, open G β€” Scalewise handles dozens of common and alternate tunings. Switch keys and scales in seconds. Perfect for songwriting, improvising, or learning the neck. SCALE POSITIONS View scales in individual positions or see the full map across every position at once. Build muscle memory and learn the whole fretboard. PRINT YOUR SCALES Print the current scale directly from the app β€” handy for practice sheets and lesson prep. (Included in the full purchased version.) AD-FREE OPTION Remove ads with a one-time purchase and enjoy Scalewise without interruption, forever.

Screenshots

GuitarMap4 screens
Scalewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuitarMap at none against Scalewise's 1. GuitarMap also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scalewise's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Scalewise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GuitarMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GuitarMap versus Scalewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitarMapScalewise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLASIGFlorian Mueller

In-app purchases

None

GuitarMap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scalewise

One-time1
  • Scalewise Pro$5.99

Questions

Is GuitarMap free?
GuitarMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scalewise free?
Scalewise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuitarMap or Scalewise have ads?
Scalewise shows ads; GuitarMap does not.

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