StringKit vs BanjoFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
StringKit
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Whether you're just picking up the guitar or already playing your favourite songs โ StringKit gives you everything you need in one place. Tune your instrument, learn chords at a glance, and practice with a reliable metronome. No fuss, no distractions. CHORD LIBRARY The most important chords for guitar and ukulele, beautifully visualised as fretboard diagrams. Filter by beginner chords, open chords, major, minor, 7th and more. Search any chord in seconds. CHROMATIC TUNER Accurate and fast โ works for guitar, bass and ukulele. Choose your instrument, and StringKit automatically detects which string you're playing. See exactly how many cents you're off and nail that perfect pitch. METRONOME Clean, reliable and easy to use. Set your BPM, choose your time signature and subdivision, and tap the tempo button to find your natural rhythm. A steady beat for every practice session.
BanjoFlow
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BanjoFlow is a chord change trainer for 5-string banjo players. Pick a course, hit play, and chord diagrams flow by in time with the beat while you strum along on your real instrument. No microphone, no account, no lessons to unlock. Just steady, focused practice that makes your chord changes automatic. WHY BANJOFLOW - Made for 5-string banjo: 48 real chord shapes (major, minor, 7th, m7) shown as clear four-string diagrams (open G tuning) - Musical progressions: courses built from real harmony, including gospel turnarounds, 12-bar blues, bluegrass standards, waltzes and jazz turnarounds - See what is coming: the current chord and the next one are always on screen, so your fretting hand is ready before the beat arrives - Reference audio: hear each progression with a clean plucked banjo sound - Tempo control: slow it down to nail the shapes, speed it up to build reflexes - Landscape mode: put the phone on a music stand and read it like a chart - Works offline and everything stays on your device 91 COURSES ACROSS 11 SECTIONS Basics, gospel and old-time, classic progressions, blues, bluegrass and country, folk and Celtic, waltz time, minor keys, jazz, all 12 keys, and speed workouts. FREE AND PRO The starter courses are free. A single one-time purchase of BanjoFlow Pro unlocks all courses, saved progressions and practice history. No subscription, no recurring charges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BanjoFlow at 15.1 against StringKit's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StringKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BanjoFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | StringKit | BanjoFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enrico Weinhold | KENYA MASUKO |
In-app purchases
StringKit
- Support StringKit$1.99
BanjoFlow
- BanjoFlow Pro$1.99









