Comparison

Fretlas vs Real Guitar

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

Head to head
About

Fretlas

Features
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Fretlas turns your iPhone or iPad into a beautifully simple way to see how music sits on the guitar. Tap a root note, pick a scale or chord, and the entire fretboard lights up. Switch between standard tuning, Drop D, DADGAD, open tunings, and more — the layout updates instantly. Whether you're learning your first pentatonic or exploring Phrygian Dominant, Fretlas shows you exactly where every note lives on the neck. WHAT'S INSIDE • Over 70 scales, modes, and chord shapes — including 21 modal scales, 6 pentatonic and blues scales, 4 bebop variants, and 22 triad and chord types • Major modes — Ionian through Locrian • Melodic minor modes — Lydian Dominant, Altered, and more • Harmonic minor modes — Phrygian Dominant, Lydian #2, and more • Pentatonic and blues scales • Symmetric scales — whole tone, diminished, augmented • Bebop scales for jazz study • Exotic scales — Persian, Japanese, Neapolitan, Enigmatic • Triads, 7ths, 9ths, 13ths, altered dominants 11 TUNINGS Standard · Drop D · Drop C · DADGAD · Open D · Open E Open G · Open A · Open C · Half step down · Full step down DESIGNED FOR CLARITY • Color-coded intervals — root, 3rd, 5th, 7th • Light or dark fretboard • 12, 15, 22, or 24 fret view • Hide strings to focus on a section • Your last setup is remembered WHO IT'S FOR Beginners learning shapes · Intermediate players exploring modes Advanced players analyzing exotic scales · Anyone tuning beyond standard ONE-TIME PURCHASE The free version includes the most-used content. A single one-time purchase unlocks everything — no subscriptions, no ads, no recurring fees. Lifetime access. Built with care for guitarists who want to see music, not just hear it.

About

Real Guitar

Experience a full guitar on your phone with realistic sounds and multiple playing modes. Learn chords, practice with tabs, and play melodies anytime, anywhere. Ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike.

Highlights
  • Realistic acoustic, electric, and classical guitar sounds
  • Solo and Chord playing modes
  • Large chord library and interactive fretboard
  • Built-in tabs and songbook
  • Left and right-hand support
  • Nylon and steel string options
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Play guitar on your iPhone or iPad, explore new chords, and make everyday moments musical. Real Guitar – Simulator brings a playable fretboard, a chord library, and practice tools together in one place. Pick out a melody, try a chord sequence, or settle into a focused practice session. Whether you're discovering guitar for the first time or keeping music close between sessions with your instrument, there's always something to explore. PLAY FREELY, ONE NOTE OR CHORD AT A TIME Open Free Play and explore notes across the interactive fretboard. Use chord shortcuts to move between familiar shapes such as C, G, Am, and Em, then experiment with combinations of your own. Strum a chord, pick individual notes, and hear how they fit together. All you need to start playing is your screen. EXPLORE CHORDS WITH VISUAL GUIDANCE Look up a chord by name or browse categories including major, minor, seventh, power, and suspended chords. View diagrams that show string and fret positions, then see the selected chord on the fretboard. Save favorites for quick access and revisit recently explored chords when you want to try them again. MAKE CHORD PRACTICE A CHALLENGE Try Chord Master for a more playful way to spend time with chords. Follow the on-screen prompts and use the visual fretboard cues to work through the challenge. It's a way to add variety to a session when you want something more focused than free play. FOLLOW A PATH THROUGH THE BASICS Give your practice a starting point with the Learning Path. Explore activities that introduce chords, chord changes, and strumming. Start with an introductory activity and explore the later stages as you become familiar with the app. Keep track of completed lessons so you can see where you are in the path. BUILD A REGULAR PRACTICE HABIT Daily Practice brings daily challenges and training activities into one view. Give yourself a reason to return, choose an activity for the time you have, and review how long you've spent practicing. Weekly activity trends help you see when you've made time for music. A few minutes can be enough to revisit a chord or continue an exercise. Choose a pace that fits your day. KEEP TIME WITH THE METRONOME Set a tempo and choose a time signature to give your practice a steady beat. Start slowly while exploring a chord change or rhythm, then adjust the BPM when you want a different pace. Switch between options such as 3/4 and 4/4 to explore different rhythmic feels. TRY DIFFERENT TUNINGS AND CAPO POSITIONS Explore tuning options including Standard, Drop D, Open G, and Open D. Move the virtual capo to a different fret and experiment with another setup for your on-screen guitar. Built-in tuning tools also put standard-string reference notes within reach when you want to check a note. A SIMPLE WAY TO START Choose a chord from the library, try it on the fretboard, then set the metronome to a comfortable tempo and repeat. For your next session, pick an activity from the Learning Path or return to a daily challenge. Use your iPhone for a quick musical break, or give yourself more room to explore on iPad. Pick a chord and start playing today. Download now and start playing guitar instantly. Some features and advanced practice tools require an in-app purchase. Available Pro options are shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.zmvr.cn/1230.html Terms of Service: https://www.zmvr.cn/1232.html

Screenshots

Fretlas4 screens
Real Guitar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Real Guitar at monthly against Fretlas's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fretlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Guitar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fretlas ships an update every 4 months, Real Guitar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fretlas versus Real Guitar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretlasReal Guitar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAfterload ASUnlimited Ideas LAB LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fretlas

One-time1
  • Unlock All$1.99
3 purchases

Real Guitar

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Sub$2.997 Days
  • Annual sub$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Fretlas free?
Fretlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Guitar free?
Real Guitar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fretlas or Real Guitar have ads?
Neither Fretlas nor Real Guitar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fretlas or Real Guitar?
Fretlas ships an update every 4 months, and Real Guitar monthly. Most recently, Fretlas was updated on October 8, 2026 and Real Guitar on October 24, 2026.

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