Comparison

DegreesToIt 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

DegreesToIt

This app visualizes music theory on a guitar fretboard. Explore chords, scales, and progressions with interactive fretboard diagrams. It's designed for guitarists to understand the theory behind their playing without relying on shapes or boxes.

Highlights
  • Fretboard chord identification
  • 20+ scales visualization
  • Chord exploration by category
  • Diatonic chord display
  • Progression visualization
  • Four tunings supported
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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DegreesToIt is a fretboard reference for guitarists who want to see the music theory under their fingers. Identify Chords Tap on a fret board to see what chord that is. Save your favorite chords or explore alternate voicings. Scales 20+ scales — major, minor, pentatonic, blues, the modes, harmonic and melodic minor, exotic, and chromatic. Tap any fret to change the root. Learn the fretboard inside out, relative scale positions, note names. No shapes, no boxes. Explore New Chords Explore by category, swipe through voicings with difficulty ratings, or tap a shape on the fretboard to jump to it. Diatonic Chords See every chord that live in the key. Progressions and Scales Visualize a progression on the fret board. Explore alternative voicings or get scale recommendations to rip your own solo. Built for the way guitarists actually think Four tunings: Standard, Drop D, Drop C, and FACGCE. Left-handed mode. Dark theme. No accounts, no ads.

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

DegreesToIt4 screens
CAGED COMPANION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DegreesToIt at 5.0 against CAGED COMPANION's 4.0. DegreesToIt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). CAGED COMPANION's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, 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. CAGED COMPANION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DegreesToIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DegreesToIt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAGED COMPANION has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DegreesToIt versus CAGED COMPANION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDegreesToItCAGED COMPANION
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario Dehesa AzuaraMicky Batista

Customer experience

DegreesToIt

All ratings1 ratings
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

None

DegreesToIt

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CAGED COMPANION

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is DegreesToIt free?
DegreesToIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAGED COMPANION free?
CAGED COMPANION is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DegreesToIt or CAGED COMPANION?
DegreesToIt is rated higher. DegreesToIt averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CAGED COMPANION averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DegreesToIt or CAGED COMPANION have ads?
CAGED COMPANION shows ads; DegreesToIt does not.

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