# FretMachine vs Reel2

The clearest difference is monetization model: FretMachine at free against Reel2's free with in-app purchases. FretMachine also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FretMachine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reel2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FretMachine against 5.0 for Reel2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FretMachine | Reel2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretmachine-guitar-sequencer/id6772944355/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel2/id6786154279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyuhwa Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772944357) | [Joshua David Aquino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785036300) |

## What reviewers say

### FretMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretmachine-guitar-sequencer/id6772944355)

This app allows musicians to sketch guitar parts by placing chords on a fretboard and creating strumming patterns. It offers an intuitive alternative to traditional tab workflows, enabling users to build chord progressions and export ideas as MIDI files for DAWs.

**Highlights:** Fretboard chord input, Strumming pattern sequencer, Chord library with advanced chords, Real-time chord analysis, MIDI export for DAWs, Timeline arrangement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Reel2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel2/id6786154279)

This audio effect app adds warm, musical echoes to your music using tape delay emulation. Shape your repeats with controls for saturation, tone, and tape age, and choose from free-time, tap tempo, or host sync modes. Save your favorite echo settings with custom presets.

**Highlights:** AUv3 effect for compatible hosts, Free-time, tap-tempo, and host-tempo modes, Tape age, tone, saturation, wow and flutter, Stereo width and dry/wet mix, Factory and user presets, Saturated self-oscillation feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reel2 Full | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FretMachine free?

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

### Is Reel2 free?

Reel2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FretMachine or Reel2?

FretMachine and Reel2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do FretMachine or Reel2 have ads?

Neither FretMachine nor Reel2 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*