Comparison

GuitarMap vs Arpeggio Forge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — and understand how they connect. Free. No ads. No data collected. Built by a guitarist, for guitarists. MODES • Play — Put your fingers anywhere on the neck: the chord is recognized in real time. Barre chords and muted strings included. • Scale — 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. • Triad — The 1, 3 and 5 across all 4 string groups. The go-to tool for mastering inversions and adding color to your solos. • CAGED — The 5 shapes of any major or minor chord, across the whole neck. • Chord — 12 types (maj, min, 7, maj7, m7, sus2, sus4, dim, aug…) and their positions. • Interval — Tap any fret: every interval around that note lights up. TOOLS • Built-in metronome • Interval wheel • Piano keyboard synced with the neck FOR EVERY GUITARIST • 12 notes, 12 colors for visual memory • Left-handed view (mirrored neck) • Dark and light theme

About

Arpeggio Forge

Features
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ArpeggioForge is a dedicated arpeggio and chord tone practice app for guitarists. 【Key Features】 • "Shell Voicing + Click" Playback Mode Play 1st, 3rd, and 7th shell voicing chord tones with a clear click sound upon selecting a chord! Hear and feel every tap clearly even in silent mode. • Auto-Rotating Chord Progression Presets Includes essential progression patterns such as Jazz II-V-I, Turnarounds, and Secondary Dominants. Progression, key, and tempo auto-rotate every time you relaunch the app! • Rich Tension Chords Supports 15 advanced tension chord types including maj7, m7, maj9, 7(b9), 7(#11), 7(b13), m11, 7alt and more. • Custom Progression Editor Build and customize your own chord progressions effortlessly. • Real-time TAB Guitar Score Visualize playing notes in real time with full CAGED position support. • Arpeggio Pattern Selection Select distinct patterns (3-5-7-9, 1-3-5, etc.) for the first and second half of each measure. • Approach Notes (Passing Tones) Automatically generate jazz-style chromatic and stepwise approach phrases resolving to target notes. • Versatile Rhythm Options Supports 8th notes, triplets, quarter notes, 3/4 time, and 6/8 time. • Simple Real-Time Tuner Instantly measure pitch and cent deviations using your microphone. • Streak Practice Tracker Keep track of consecutive practice days, personal bests, and total days. • Chord Voicings (CHORDS ON Mode) Automatically layout chord tones on the fretboard with shell voicings or 4-note voicings. • BPM Slider Adjust tempo freely from 40 to 240 BPM. 【Premium Features (One-time Purchase)】 Unlock unlimited chord progression save/load presets, complete ad removal, and unlimited playback count. Perfect for guitarists of all genres including Jazz, Fusion, Pop, and Rock. Daily practice habits made simple.

Screenshots

GuitarMap4 screens
Arpeggio Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuitarMap at none against Arpeggio Forge's 1. GuitarMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Arpeggio Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arpeggio Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GuitarMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GuitarMap ships an update fortnightly, Arpeggio Forge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
GuitarMap versus Arpeggio Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitarMapArpeggio Forge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLASIGHiroto Kashima

In-app purchases

None

GuitarMap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arpeggio Forge

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is GuitarMap free?
GuitarMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arpeggio Forge free?
Arpeggio Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuitarMap or Arpeggio Forge have ads?
Arpeggio Forge shows ads; GuitarMap does not.
Which is updated more often, GuitarMap or Arpeggio Forge?
GuitarMap ships an update fortnightly, and Arpeggio Forge every 2 days. Most recently, GuitarMap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arpeggio Forge on October 25, 2026.

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