# Fretionary vs Pitch Master

Fretionary and Pitch Master both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Fretionary's written reviews are positive against 36% of Pitch Master's. Fretionary also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Pitch Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (203 vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fretionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pitch Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fretionary against 4.6 for Pitch Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitch Master has 203 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Fretionary's written reviews are positive against 36% of Pitch Master's.

Fretionary ships an update every 3 days, Pitch Master every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fretionary | Pitch Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretionary/id6761344883/reviews) | **[4.6 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-master-ear-training/id6778828065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **203** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 57 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Sumner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889019674) | [Namu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554681360) |

## What reviewers say

### Fretionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretionary/id6761344883)

This app transforms your device into an interactive guitar fretboard, visualizing scales, chords, and progressions. It offers color-coded displays and real audio playback to aid music theory learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive fretboard visualization, 14 scales and modes, 25 chord types, CAGED system shapes, Chord progression builder, Color-coded by function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fretionary Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Fretionary Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Fretionary Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Pitch Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-master-ear-training/id6778828065)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Education, #187 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Develop perfect pitch with science-backed ear training exercises. Progress through 20 levels, from basic intervals to complex chords, to improve your musicality. Designed for adults, this app offers a structured curriculum to enhance your ability to recognize and memorize pitches.

**Highlights:** Science-backed training methods, Progressive curriculum (20 levels), Memorize pitches, Absolute pitch development, Interval and chord recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Master | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pitch Master | $24.99 | per year |
| Pitch Master | $29.99 | per year |
| Pitch Master | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fretionary free?

Fretionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pitch Master free?

Pitch Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fretionary or Pitch Master?

Pitch Master is rated higher. Fretionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pitch Master averages 4.6 from 203 ratings.

### Do Fretionary or Pitch Master have ads?

Fretionary shows ads; Pitch Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fretionary or Pitch Master?

Fretionary ships an update every 3 days, and Pitch Master every 2 days. Most recently, Fretionary was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pitch Master on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*