Comparison

FretWizard vs Guitar Studio

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

Head to head
About

FretWizard

Visualize scales and chords on a fretboard for any stringed instrument. Explore music theory with multiple view modes and flexible note labeling options. Supports custom instruments and tunings.

Highlights
  • Fretboard visualization for stringed instruments
  • Supports custom instruments and tunings
  • Extensive scale and chord library
  • Multiple view modes (Chromatic, Scale, Chord)
  • Flexible note labeling options
  • Sharp/flat toggle and pinch-to-zoom
Features
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FretWizard is the ultimate fretboard visualization tool for guitarists, bassists, and players of all stringed instruments. Whether you're a beginner learning your first scales or an experienced player deepening your music theory knowledge, FretWizard makes it easy to see exactly where every note lives on the neck. INSTRUMENTS Visualize scales and chords across 7 pre-defined instruments, or create your own custom instrument or tuning: • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Ukulele • Mandolin • 5-String Banjo (Open G) • 5-String Banjo (Double C) • Tenor Banjo • Custom — build any instrument with your own tuning (up to 12 strings) SCALES • Major & Minor • Pentatonic Major & Minor • Blues • Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian • Harmonic Minor • Chromatic CHORDS • Major, Minor • Dom 7, Maj 7, Min 7 • Augmented, Diminished • Aug 7, Dim 7 • 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th • Sus2, Sus4 POWERFUL VIEW MODES Switch between four views to explore music theory your way: • Chromatic — see all 12 notes across the entire neck • Scale — highlight every note in your chosen scale • Chord — see all chord tones up and down the fretboard • Scale + Chord — overlay both at once to understand how chords live inside scales FLEXIBLE NOTE LABELS Choose how notes are labeled on the fretboard: • Note Name (C, D, F#...) • Scale Degree (1, 2, 3, 4...) • Interval (R, M3, P5...) MORE FEATURES • Sharp/flat toggle for your preferred notation • Pinch-to-zoom for detailed fret inspection • Landscape mode for a wider fretboard view • Full tablet support • Clean dark interface designed for readability on stage or in the studio

About

Guitar Studio

Features
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Guitar Studio is your complete pocket backing band and fretboard companion. Whether you are learning your first pentatonic box, crafting complex chord progressions, or practicing expressive soloing, Guitar Studio gives you realistic backing tracks and real-time visual guidance to level up your playing. Say goodbye to static, repetitive audio loops. Guitar Studio generates dynamic, musically rich backing tracks that adapt to your chord choices, rhythms, and arrangements in real time. KEY FEATURES DYNAMIC BACKING TRACK CREATOR - Build and customize chord progressions in any key and tempo - Choose from multiple rhythm styles: Strumming, Fingerpicking, Chord Pushes, Arpeggios, and more - Add arrangement transitions like Snare Rolls, Tom Fills, Reverb Sweeps, and 1-Beat Stops to create dynamic builds and drops - Instant count-in and seamless looping for uninterrupted practice sessions REAL-TIME FRETBOARD VISUALIZER - Synchronized fretboard display that updates live with every chord change - View exact chord voicings, arpeggios, and scale patterns across the neck - Toggle between chord tone highlighting and scale degree maps to instantly know what notes to play over each chord - Supports multiple display modes and high-visibility color palettes FULL MULTI-TRACK STUDIO MIXER - Independent volume controls, mute, and pan for Lead, Chords, Bass, and Drums - High-quality soundfont instrument options: Nylon & Steel Acoustic, Electric Guitars, Grand & Electric Pianos, Fingered/Slap/Acoustic Bass, and dynamic Drum Kits - Studio reverb, chorus, and master gain controls to dial in your ideal practice tone - Per-section Remix automation: change instruments, tempos, and rhythm patterns mid-song BUILT-IN GUITAR TOOLS & SHARING - Precision chromatic guitar tuner with high-accuracy pitch detection - Visual Drum Radar and beat meter to lock in your rhythm and timing - Effortless track sharing: export and import custom track mixes instantly via QR codes or links with other guitarists and bandmates DESIGNED FOR GUITARISTS OF ALL LEVELS - Beginners: Practice changing chords in time with a friendly, customizable rhythm section. - Intermediate Players: Understand the neck by watching scales and chord shapes move together in real time. - Advanced Musicians & Songwriters: Sketch out song ideas, test complex progressions, and improvise over customized backing tracks. Download Guitar Studio today and turn your daily guitar practice into a live studio session!

Screenshots

FretWizard4 screens
Guitar Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FretWizard at none against Guitar Studio's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Guitar Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FretWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FretWizard versus Guitar Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretWizardGuitar Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander DouglassPAUL DEIGHTON

In-app purchases

None

FretWizard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Guitar Studio

One-time1
  • Guitar Solo - Backing Tracks$12.99

Questions

Is FretWizard free?
FretWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Studio free?
Guitar Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FretWizard or Guitar Studio have ads?
Neither FretWizard nor Guitar Studio shows ads.

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