# CAGED COMPANION vs Guitar Codex

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Codex at 5.0 against CAGED COMPANION's 4.0. Guitar Codex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). CAGED COMPANION's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAGED COMPANION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guitar Codex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of CAGED COMPANION's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guitar Codex's.

CAGED COMPANION ships an update every 3 days, Guitar Codex weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAGED COMPANION | Guitar Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caged-companion/id6767887382/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-codex/id6800162755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Micky Batista](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896517689) | [CampCheck Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800162757) |

## What reviewers say

### CAGED COMPANION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caged-companion/id6767887382)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### Guitar Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-codex/id6800162755)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for guitarists of all levels, from beginners to experienced players. It includes a tuner, metronome, interactive chord and scale libraries, and a structured 140-lesson course covering theory, technique, and songwriting.

**Highlights:** Chromatic tuner with multiple presets, Metronome with tap tempo, Interactive circle of fifths, Extensive chord and scale libraries, 140 structured lessons, Fretboard diagrams with color-coded notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Codex Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro to Complete Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Codex Complete | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAGED COMPANION free?

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

### Is Guitar Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAGED COMPANION or Guitar Codex?

Guitar Codex is rated higher. CAGED COMPANION averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Guitar Codex averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CAGED COMPANION or Guitar Codex have ads?

CAGED COMPANION shows ads; Guitar Codex does not.

### Which is updated more often, CAGED COMPANION or Guitar Codex?

CAGED COMPANION ships an update every 3 days, and Guitar Codex weekly. Most recently, CAGED COMPANION was updated on October 31, 2026 and Guitar Codex on October 31, 2026.

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