Comparison

Frets vs Cadence Chords

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

Head to head
About

Frets

This app offers a precise chromatic tuner and an ear-training coach designed for musicians. It features real-time pitch detection, interval recognition, and sing-back exercises, all while keeping your data private on your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time chromatic tuner
  • Interval recognition training
  • Sing-back pitch scoring
  • Chord quality identification
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Progress tracking heatmap
  • No login or ads
Features
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Frets is a precise chromatic tuner and an ear-training coach in one calm, focused app. THE TUNER Real-time pitch detection with cents precision. Configurable A4 reference (440 Hz, 432 Hz, custom). Works for any instrument — guitar, violin, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds. EAR TRAINING Most ear-training apps are multiple-choice. Frets listens to you. Sing the note, play the note, and Frets grades you in cents. - Interval recognition — m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, P5 free; full set with Pro - Sing-back — Frets plays a note, you sing it, Frets scores your pitch - Chord quality — major, minor, diminished, augmented, dominant 7th and more - Spaced repetition that prioritizes your weakest intervals PROGRESS A 12-week heatmap of your training, a streak counter (with rest days — no guilt), and a clear view of which intervals you keep missing. NO LOGIN. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Everything stays on your device. FREE & FULLY FEATURED Frets is free with a complete tuner and the core training modes. Frets Pro ($3.99, one-time) adds extended intervals, microtonal tuning (19-TET, 31-TET, just intonation), perfect-pitch drills, and a yearly stats view. No subscription. Ever. Built by an indie developer for musicians who want to actually hear better.

About

Cadence Chords

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Cadence trains your musical ear. Learn to recognise, name and play back chords in short, addictive practice rounds that make you a little better every day. Whether you're just starting with music theory or sharpening skills you already have, Cadence builds the ability that matters most: hearing and understanding chords. PRACTICE MODES • By ear — hear a chord and name its root and quality. • By sight — watch the keys light up on the keyboard and identify the chord. • Root key — listen to a chord progression with a groove and work out the key. (Premium) • Play back — replay the chord you're shown using your microphone or the on-screen keyboard. (Premium) PIANO AND GUITAR Pick your instrument. Cadence plays real piano and guitar sounds and shows the correct shape on the keyboard or guitar diagram. AT YOUR LEVEL Choose which chord qualities you practise and whether sharps and flats appear. From simple major/minor to seventh and extended chords — you set the difficulty. STAY MOTIVATED Keep a daily streak going, earn XP for every correct answer and watch yourself improve. Set a daily reminder to turn practice into a habit. FREE & PREMIUM Practise every day for free. Cadence Premium (€4.99/month) removes the daily limit, unlocks every practice mode, removes ads, and gives you access to all upcoming features. New practice modes are always on the way. Start training today and build an ear you can rely on. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Frets4 screens
Cadence Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frets at none against Cadence Chords's shown. Cadence Chords's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Frets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cadence Chords sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Frets versus Cadence Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretsCadence Chords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnes OzLich Software

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Frets

One-time1
  • Frets Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Cadence Chords

Subscriptions1
  • Cadence Chords Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Frets free?
Frets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence Chords free?
Cadence Chords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frets or Cadence Chords have ads?
Cadence Chords shows ads; Frets does not.

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