Comparison

Guitar Visualizer vs CAGED COMPANION

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Visualizer

Visualize scales, chords, and modes across the entire guitar fretboard. Understand music theory by seeing how notes and chords connect in real-time. Ideal for guitarists looking to deepen their understanding beyond memorization.

Highlights
  • Visualize all scales and modes
  • See every chord and voicing
  • Understand the CAGED system
  • Layer scales and chords
  • Analyze unknown chords
  • Target specific scale degrees
  • Multiple display modes
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See the fretboard like never before. Guitar Visualizer is the intelligent fretboard tool that shows you every scale, chord, and mode in every position, in every key. No more googling chord diagrams. No more memorizing shapes one at a time. Just open the app and see it all. SUBSCRIPTION: Access to all features requires a paid subscription to Guitar Visualizer Pro, yearly or monthly ($19.99/year or $2.99/month in the US; prices vary by country and are shown in the app before you subscribe). New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Key Features: SCALES & MODES: Every scale across the entire neck. Pentatonic, Major, Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, and more. Switch between clean view, note names, and interval numbers with one tap. CHORDS & VOICINGS: Every chord type with real, playable voicings sourced from professional references. Major, Minor, 7ths, 9ths, diminished, augmented, sus chords, and more — all with multiple positions across the neck. THE CAGED SYSTEM: See how chord shapes connect across the fretboard. The CAGED system, fully visualized — switch between C, A, G, E, and D positions instantly. TWO LAYERS: See a scale and a chord at the same time. Layer them together to understand which notes overlap — the fastest way to connect theory to playing. CHORD ANALYZER: Tap any notes on the fretboard and the analyzer identifies what chord you're playing. It even recognizes specific voicing shapes. TARGET NOTES: Highlight specific scale degrees to focus your practice. See which notes are the 3rd, the 5th, the 7th — across every position. DISPLAY MODES: Switch between clean fretboard, note names, or interval numbers. See the theory your way. Built for guitarists who want to understand what they're playing — not just memorize it. Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-Guitar-Visualizer-341d65a2466a80aaadf2eea2a8e2cc66 Customer Support: We really care about your experience! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to hello@guitarvisualizerapp.com and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

About

CAGED COMPANION

Master your guitar fretboard with this comprehensive toolkit. Visualize scales, intervals, and chords, and explore music theory with interactive guides and practice tools. Designed to transform your understanding and application of the guitar neck.

Highlights
  • CAGED system fretboard navigation
  • Interactive music theory guide
  • Scale, triad, and extension explorers
  • Arpeggio roadmap
  • Structured practice drills
  • Octave trainer
  • Chord change and diagram tools
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your guitar with CAGED Companion, the ultimate professional fretboard mastery toolkit. Whether you're breaking out of the "box" or learning the neck for the first time, CAGED Companion provides a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the guitar with total confidence. Built for players who want to bridge the gap between abstract music theory and practical fretboard application. MASTER THE FRETBOARD Navigate the entire neck using the powerful CAGED system. Visualize scales, intervals, and chord tones across every string and fret. DEEP THEORY GUIDE Go beyond rote memorization. Our interactive theory guide explains the "why" behind the music. Learn about the fluidity of arpeggios—where a block chord is like standing on a platform, and an arpeggio is like walking up the individual steps. From the Italian arpeggiare ("to play on a harp"), we show you how to transform solid blocks of harmony into melodic movement. INTERACTIVE EXPLORERS Scale & Triad Explorers: Visualize any scale or triad in any key, anywhere on the neck. Extension Explorer: Master 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to add "air" and sophistication to your playing. Arpeggio Roadmap: Master your triad and 7ths arpeggios shapes. ELITE TOOLS & PRACTICE Practice Regime: Stay consistent with structured drills designed to build reflex speed and finger dexterity. Octave Trainer: Never get lost on the neck again by mastering octave shapes and note locations. Chord Changes & Diagrams: Explore complex voicings and smooth transitions for professional-level performance. CAGED Companion isn't just an app—it's a professional-grade toolkit designed to turn the fretboard into your playground. Download today and start playing with total mastery.

Screenshots

Guitar Visualizer4 screens
CAGED COMPANION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Visualizer at 4.7 against CAGED COMPANION's 4.0. Guitar Visualizer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). CAGED COMPANION's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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 Visualizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CAGED COMPANION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guitar Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Visualizer has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Guitar Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 67% of CAGED COMPANION's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Visualizer ships an update every 6 weeks, CAGED COMPANION every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Guitar Visualizer versus CAGED COMPANION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar VisualizerCAGED COMPANION
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan NegronMicky Batista

Customer experience

Guitar Visualizer

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CAGED COMPANION

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guitar Visualizer

Subscriptions3
  • Guitar Visualizer Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Guitar Visualizer Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Guitar Visualizer Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

CAGED COMPANION

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Guitar Visualizer free?
Guitar Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAGED COMPANION free?
CAGED COMPANION is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guitar Visualizer or CAGED COMPANION?
Guitar Visualizer is rated higher. Guitar Visualizer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while CAGED COMPANION averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Guitar Visualizer or CAGED COMPANION have ads?
CAGED COMPANION shows ads; Guitar Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Visualizer or CAGED COMPANION?
Guitar Visualizer ships an update every 6 weeks, and CAGED COMPANION every 3 days. Most recently, Guitar Visualizer was updated on October 29, 2026 and CAGED COMPANION on October 7, 2026.

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