Comparison

DroPilot Modes vs GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master

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

Head to head
About

DroPilot Modes

Features
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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, 4th–7th positions, full progressions, advanced interval patterns and player loop. Developed by Zipizapp.

About

GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master

Features
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GuitarHub is a chord, scale and songwriting toolkit for guitarists: look up any chord, see the whole neck, write a progression — and let AI suggest the next chord. CHORD LIBRARY ‒ 800+ chords and 3,000+ fingerings, browsed by root. Tap any string to hear it. ‒ See a chord from every side on one page: fingering, interval wheel, staff and keys, with root, third and fifth in their own colours. ‒ In-key chords, a full chord chart and a key chart, side by side. WRITE WITH AI ‒ Start from one chord and AI suggests what comes next, based on what you have written. Stronger matches show in deeper colour. ‒ Generate a whole progression in one tap, or continue the phrase you have. ‒ Strum and fingerpick patterns — folk, pop, funk, reggae and more — so you hear it as you write. SCALES & THE FRETBOARD ‒ 160+ scales and modes across all 24 frets, with every root in view. ‒ Position practice: note names, numbers and solfège move with every note. ‒ The CAGED system: chord shape, pentatonic and full scale for all five positions. CHORD IDENTIFIER ‒ Tap the notes you are holding and get ranked matches, with shapes ready to play. GUITAR JAM ‒ Pick a feel and a tempo, and the guitar keeps playing. Key, scale and chords can run on their own or be set by you. MORE ‒ Three complete themes: Acoustic Journal, Midnight Studio and Blueprint. ‒ Custom tunings and left-handed mode. ‒ For iPhone and iPad. GUITARHUB PRO The free version lets you browse chords, listen, save up to 3 songs, and try part of every view. Pro unlocks: ‒ AI next-chord suggestions, whole-progression writing and continuation ‒ Every scale and chord, plus the chord chart, key chart and CAGED chart ‒ All matches in the chord identifier ‒ Guitar Jam ‒ Unlimited songs SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ‒ GuitarHub Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. All three unlock the same features. ‒ Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. ‒ Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. ‒ You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. ‒ Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://van-soft.github.io/support/gh-privacy.html Terms of Service: https://van-soft.github.io/support/gh-terms.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DroPilot Modes4 screens
GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master at none against DroPilot Modes's shown. DroPilot Modes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DroPilot Modes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroPilot Modes ships an update weekly, GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DroPilot Modes versus GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroPilot ModesGuitarHub Scale & Chord Master
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo NiveiroGuizhou Vanilla Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DroPilot Modes

One-time1
  • DroPilot Modes Pro$4.99
3 purchases

GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master

Subscriptions2
  • GuitarHub Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • GuitarHub Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • GuitarHub Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is DroPilot Modes free?
DroPilot Modes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master free?
GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DroPilot Modes or GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master have ads?
DroPilot Modes shows ads; GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master does not.
Which is updated more often, DroPilot Modes or GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master?
DroPilot Modes ships an update weekly, and GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master every 4 days. Most recently, DroPilot Modes was updated on November 5, 2026 and GuitarHub Scale & Chord Master on October 31, 2026.

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