ModeWise vs DroPilot Modes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ModeWise
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ModeWise helps guitarists understand modes, scales and fretboard patterns visually. Choose a key and mode, then see the notes laid out across a standard-tuned 24-fret guitar. Explore the full neck, focus on a smaller fretboard area, switch between note names and scale degrees, and hear playable notes with built-in practice playback. Whether you are learning modes for the first time or trying to connect theory to the fretboard, ModeWise gives you a clear, practical way to see what is happening under your fingers. Features: β’ Explore all core diatonic modes β’ Visualise major and minor pentatonic scales β’ See notes across the full 24-fret neck β’ Focus on smaller fretboard regions for practice β’ Switch between note names and scale degrees β’ Highlight root notes clearly β’ Add pentatonic blue notes β’ Use extended pattern and three-notes-per-string options β’ Practise focused patterns with playback β’ Adjust BPM, subdivision and repeat settings β’ Use a clean, focused interface built for guitar practice ModeWise is designed to make the fretboard feel less mysterious. Instead of memorising disconnected boxes, you can see how modes, roots, intervals and patterns relate to each other across the neck. Start with a key. Pick a mode. See it. Hear it. Practise it.
DroPilot Modes
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DroPilot Modes helps you understand and practice guitar modes in a visual, clear and musical way. Choose a root note and a mode, and the app shows which notes you can play, how they are laid out on the fretboard and which chord type fits the sound best. Ideal for guitarists who want modes to stop being abstract diagrams and start recognizing their character: Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, melodic minor and more. WHAT'S INCLUDED β’ Major scale modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian β’ Melodic minor family for jazz, fusion and modern sounds β’ 7 positions per mode to practice each scale across the fretboard β’ Notes, intervals or characteristic note view (Color mode) β’ Related chord and suggested progressions for each mode β’ Player with vamp, progression, tempo, loop and metronome β’ Interval jumps and note highlighting to train your ear β’ Favorites to save your practice setups β’ Built-in guitar tuner (4 and 6 strings) β’ Chord diagrams and shape dictionary β’ Right- and left-handed display HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a family (major scale or melodic minor), root note and mode. 2. Explore the fretboard in 7 positions with notes or intervals. 3. Hear the mode in context: vamp or suggested progression. 4. Adjust tempo, loop and patterns; save what works in favorites. DroPilot Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks all modes, 4thβ7th positions, full progressions, advanced interval patterns and player loop. Developed by Zipizapp.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModeWise at none against DroPilot Modes's 1. DroPilot Modes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DroPilot Modes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ModeWise asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ModeWise | DroPilot Modes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proffyn LTD | Pablo Niveiro |
In-app purchases
ModeWise
No in-app purchases
DroPilot Modes
- DroPilot Modes Pro$6.99
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