Comparison

Open String Guitar Chords vs Merengue Rhythms

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

Head to head
About

Open String Guitar Chords

Explore a vast collection of open string guitar chords with multiple voicings and transposition options. This app provides instant playback, optimal fingerings, and scale degree information for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • 596 open string chords
  • Chord transposition with capo
  • Optimal fingerings provided
  • Instant chord playback
  • 3 guitar sound banks
  • Scale degree display
Features
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This application contains a unique collection of beautiful air open string chords which differs drastically from our other previously released chord applications. Thanks to the open strings you can get a very wide fingerings, and when you transpose chord you can use a capo. In the 1960's one of the first guitarists who used open-string chords was Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. After, such guitarists as Lenny Breau and Tommy Emmanuel were using these chords in their music. Later, chords with open strings were used by such famous great guitarists as John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Nuno Bettencourt and others. These chords are found in all styles of music, from classical to progressive metal. Open String Guitar Chords app is not only just a collection of chords (when "Slow" or "Fast" behavior selected), but it also shows their possible voicings (when "Auto" behavior selected). Both beginners and professionals can benefit from this app and take enough material for their music. ●●●●● Features: --------------- ● 596 different open string chords, which can be easily transposed (using a capo) to any desired key, resulting in about 5,000 of total open string chords! ● transpose chords to any desired key by dragging notes on the screen with your finger. A capo will appear on the fretboard when you transpose open string chords ● only the best sounding chords were selected for you and presented in this collection ● every chord provided with corresponding optimal fingerings for your comfort ● degree feature to see scale degree of selected note ● instant playback of selected chord with acoustic guitar sounds ● 3 guitar sound banks to select from: Acoustic, Piezo and Chorused ● note names are displayed inside the playback cursor ● sharp and flat signatures correspond to the current chord's key ● 3 modes (behaviors) of chord's playback: Slow, Fast and Auto ● manual step by step note playback in both directions ● manual note selection by tapping notes on the screen ● designed for both iPhone and iPad For support and more info about this and other products please visit our website: http://www.fonexsis.com

About

Merengue Rhythms

Master merengue music and dance with this app. Learn to identify instruments, adjust tempo, and practice rhythmic variations. Ideal for dancers, musicians, and instructors to enhance timing and musicality.

Highlights
  • Interactive instrument isolation
  • Adjustable BPM control
  • Multiple rhythmic variations
  • Individual instrument volume mixing
  • Built-in beat counting
  • Learn merengue structure
Features
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Master the Rhythm and Instruments of Merengue! Want to improve your musical ear, understand the instruments of merengue, or dance with better timing and musicality? BeatLab is the ideal tool for dancers, musicians, and instructors. KEY FEATURES • Interactive Instrument Control - Listen to and study each instrument separately: tambora, güira, piano, bass, and more. • Adjustable BPM Control - Practice at your own pace, from a slow tempo for learning to full party energy. • Multiple Rhythmic Variations - Explore different arrangements and styles within merengue (Classic, Urban, Orchestral). • Volume Mix - Adjust the volumes of individual instruments to focus on details like the tambora's tumbao or the güira's pulse. • Beat Counting - A built-in counting voice helps you keep time and find the "1". IDEAL FOR: • Merengue Dancers - To develop better timing and musicality for a smoother and more authentic dance. • Music Students - To learn to identify and understand the role of each instrument in merengue. • Dance Instructors - To teach students the structure of merengue, tambora patterns, and rhythmic foundations. • Musicians - To practice playing along with authentic merengue arrangements. INCLUDED INSTRUMENTS: • Tambora • Güira • Piano • Bass • Saxophone • Trumpet • Accordion • Maracas ENHANCE YOUR MERENGUE SKILLS Whether you struggle to find the beat, want to improve your dance timing, or need to understand how merengue is structured around the beat of the tambora, this app gives you the tools to accelerate your learning. Train your ear to distinguish each instrument and build the musical foundation that separates good dancers from great ones. Start your merengue journey today and feel the rhythm like never before!

Screenshots

Open String Guitar Chords4 screens
Merengue Rhythms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Merengue Rhythms at $2.99 against Open String Guitar Chords's $12.99. Merengue Rhythms also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Open String Guitar Chords's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Open String Guitar Chords costs $12.99 and Merengue Rhythms $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merengue Rhythms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, Merengue Rhythms every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Open String Guitar Chords versus Merengue Rhythms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen String Guitar ChordsMerengue Rhythms
Price$12.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFonexsisIdeatic Development

Customer experience

Open String Guitar Chords

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Merengue Rhythms

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Open String Guitar Chords

No in-app purchases

None

Merengue Rhythms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open String Guitar Chords free?
Open String Guitar Chords costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Merengue Rhythms free?
Merengue Rhythms costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Open String Guitar Chords or Merengue Rhythms?
Merengue Rhythms is rated higher. Open String Guitar Chords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Merengue Rhythms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Open String Guitar Chords or Merengue Rhythms have ads?
Neither Open String Guitar Chords nor Merengue Rhythms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open String Guitar Chords or Merengue Rhythms?
Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, and Merengue Rhythms every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open String Guitar Chords was updated on October 9, 2026 and Merengue Rhythms on October 12, 2026.

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