PickQuest vs FretMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PickQuest
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PickQuest is the all-in-one guitar practice companion for beginners and intermediate players who want faster progress without the clutter. PickQuest gives you: A precision alternate-picking metronome with tempo slider, subdivisions, accent beat, haptics and reference note support A built-in chromatic tuner for fast setup and tuning confidence Scale training across all 12 keys with major, natural minor, pentatonic families, CAGED shapes and 3NPS layouts Arpeggio practice with major/minor shapes plus premium advanced chord tones and sweep-ready patterns Backing tracks with 18 musical styles, 34 chord progressions, bass patterns and real-time chord guidance Chord transition drills, A/B pairing, favorites, and smooth practice flow Fretboard flashcards to lock in note recognition, string mapping and neck fluency Structured exercises with BPM-based drills, practice goals, and guided repetition Practice history, analytics, streak tracking and daily progress summaries PickQuest helps you practice smarter by combining rhythm, theory and technique into one app. Use the home dashboard for quick start guidance, keep your sessions on track, and build consistent habits with jam-ready tools. Why PickQuest Designed for real guitar practice, not just a timer Works for electric and acoustic players Built with native iOS/Android support using Capacitor Great for daily warm-ups, scale runs, soloing, rhythm workouts and chord change training Premium Benefits Upgrade to PickQuest Pro for: advanced scale and arpeggio libraries extra backing track styles and premium bass grooves unlimited session length premium themes and deeper practice analytics
FretMaster
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Make the guitar fretboard second nature. FretMaster helps you practice note names, intervals and major-scale degrees through focused, interactive drills. FOUR WAYS TO PRACTICE โข Find the Note: read a note name and tap its string and fret. โข Name the Note: identify the note at a highlighted position. โข Interval in Position: use an anchor note and an interval to name the target note. โข Random Key: work with major keys and scale degrees to identify notes in context. START WITH FOUR. GROW TO TWELVE. Choose from four clear A/B/C/D answer buttons, or switch instantly to the full 12-note wheel during practice. In wheel mode, choose circle-of-fifths or chromatic order. Adjust the interval range as you progress. LEARN FROM EACH ANSWER Clear answer feedback, streaks and practice statistics help you see your accuracy and keep working on unfamiliar fretboard relationships. No account is required. Training settings and statistics are stored locally on your device. Available in Simplified Chinese and English.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FretMaster at none against PickQuest's 2. FretMaster also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). PickQuest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PickQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FretMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
PickQuest ships an update weekly, FretMaster every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | PickQuest | FretMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stu Schwartz | ็ ่ฃ |
In-app purchases
PickQuest
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
FretMaster
No in-app purchases









