Comparison

CodeCity vs Don't Fret!

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

Head to head
About

CodeCity

Features
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CodeCity turns coding practice into a living city that grows as you learn. Practice Python, JavaScript, terminal commands, Bash, AI concepts, interview prep, and more through bite-sized challenges, guided mastery paths, and real-time feedback. Solve practical coding challenges, follow structured skill paths from beginner to advanced, and get help from ARIA, an AI coding mentor. Track XP, streaks, certifications, and progress as you build real developer skills. CodeCity is built for self-directed learners, students, bootcamps, and schools that want coding practice to feel active, visual, and motivating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Don't Fret!

This app helps guitarists of all levels master the fretboard by providing interactive drills. It offers customized sessions to improve note recognition without needing to look down, leading to faster and more confident playing.

Highlights
  • Interactive guitar neck diagram
  • Customizable session parameters
  • Instant feedback on answers
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Optimized for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Don't Fret! trains your brain to know every note on the guitar neck — without looking down. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an intermediate player trying to stop guessing, Don't Fret! gives you fast, focused drilling sessions that build real fretboard fluency. HOW IT WORKS Pick your strings, fret range, and session length. The app shows you a highlighted fret on a guitar neck diagram — you name the note. Simple. Effective. Addictive. After each session, see your accuracy, your weak spots, and your progress over time. FEATURES • Interactive guitar neck diagram — clean, accurate, easy to read • Customize sessions by string, fret range, and duration • Instant feedback on every answer • Session results with accuracy stats • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Guitar students building music theory foundations • Players preparing for lessons or auditions • Anyone who's tired of thinking before playing Stop guessing. Start knowing.

Screenshots

CodeCity4 screens
Don't Fret!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't Fret! at none against CodeCity's 4. Don't Fret! also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). CodeCity's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. CodeCity sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Don't Fret! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeCity ships an update every 3 months, Don't Fret! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeCity versus Don't Fret!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeCityDon't Fret!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developermichael clarkeTimothy Baker

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CodeCity

Subscriptions4
  • CodeCity Pro — Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CodeCity Career — Monthly$29.991 Month
  • CodeCity Pro — Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • CodeCity Career — Annual$239.991 Year
None

Don't Fret!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeCity free?
CodeCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Fret! free?
Don't Fret! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CodeCity or Don't Fret! have ads?
Neither CodeCity nor Don't Fret! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeCity or Don't Fret!?
CodeCity ships an update every 3 months, and Don't Fret! every 4 weeks. Most recently, CodeCity was updated on October 24, 2026 and Don't Fret! on October 31, 2026.

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