Comparison

Guitar Note Atlas vs GtrLib Chords

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Note Atlas

This app provides an interactive fretboard map to help guitarists of all levels visualize note locations and understand musical scales. It offers customizable views, scale modes, and practice aids for both right and left-handed players.

Highlights
  • Interactive fretboard map
  • Scale visualization (Major, Melodic Minor, etc.)
  • Customizable note selection
  • Multiple scale positions
  • Bass guitar mode
  • Left-hand mode
  • Scale degree numbers
Features
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Guitar Note Atlas is an interactive map of the guitar designed to help players of all levels better visualize the layout of the notes on the fretboard. It serves as a perfect practice aid for learning the geography of the guitar as well as understanding the modes of the Major Scale, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Harmonic Major. Flexibility and interaction allows for ultimate creativity. You can select any combination of notes you want to see right on the main screen, or pick a scale from the drop-down menu. Switch quickly between all 7 positions or tap the diagram to zoom out and view the entire fretboard at once. (The iPad version shows both views simultaneously.) Features: - Bass Guitar Mode - Left Hand Mode - Change keys - Native iPad version (buy once and use on all devices) - Flip diagram upside down - Show/Hide scale degree numbers -Show/Hide colored-in anchor frets Included in the app is a tutorial to get you started (both right- and left-handed versions).

About

GtrLib Chords

This app is a comprehensive guitar chord library for players of all skill levels. It offers thousands of chords with multiple voicings, fingerings, and audio demonstrations. Easily search, customize, and export chords for practice, learning, or music production.

Highlights
  • Extensive chord library
  • Multiple voicings and inversions
  • Audio demonstrations
  • Suggested fingerings
  • Quick search functionality
  • Export as PNG or MIDI
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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GtrLib Chords – The Ultimate Guitar Chord Library Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with GtrLib Chords, the most comprehensive and easy-to-use chord reference for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're just starting out and need a reliable guide to essential chords or you're an advanced player looking to explore complex voicings and inversions, this app provides everything you need to learn, practice, and master guitar chords with confidence and precision. With an extensive library of thousands of chords, including multiple voicings, suggested finger positions, and audio demonstrations, this app provides everything you need to expand your chord vocabulary and improve your playing. Key Features: Comprehensive Chord Library • Explore a vast collection of chords in every key, including major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended, extended, and more. • View all possible chord variations, inversions, and positions across the fretboard. • Learn chord placements from the open position to the highest frets. Learn & Play with Confidence • Suggested fingerings to improve technique and efficiency. • Audio playback to hear how every chord sounds before playing. • Fretboard visualization for better understanding of chord structures. Quick Search & Instant Access • Built-in search to find any chord instantly. • Spotlight search integration to locate chords directly from your device. Customize Your Experience • Left-handed mode for left-handed guitarists. • Key switching to transpose chords effortlessly. • Dark mode support for a visually comfortable experience. Export, Share & Save • Export chords as PNG or MIDI files for easy reference or music production. • Use exported MIDI files in DAWs like GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio. • Print or share chords with students, bandmates, or collaborators. Designed for Everyone • VoiceOver accessibility for visually impaired users. • User-friendly interface for smooth navigation and ease of use. Who Is GtrLib Chords For? • Beginners – Learn fundamental chords with clear diagrams and audio playback. • Intermediate & advanced guitarists – Explore complex voicings, inversions, and extended chords. • Songwriters & composers – Quickly find the perfect chord for any song. • Guitar teachers & students – Use it as a reliable teaching and learning tool. • Producers & musicians – Integrate MIDI chord files into music production. Why Choose GtrLib Chords? Unlike generic chord books or basic online chord finders, GtrLib Chords provides: • A massive, well-organized chord library with multiple variations. • Fingering recommendations to improve accuracy. • Audio demonstrations to help you recognize chords by ear. • Offline access for anytime, anywhere learning. • High-quality exports for musicians, songwriters, and educators. Download GtrLib Chords Today! Discover a powerful, easy-to-use tool designed for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're practicing, performing, or composing, GtrLib Chords will help you unlock the full potential of your guitar playing. Get started now and take your guitar skills to the next level!

Screenshots

Guitar Note Atlas4 screens
GtrLib Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GtrLib Chords at Free against Guitar Note Atlas's $4.99. GtrLib Chords also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 36). Guitar Note Atlas's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On rating, 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

GtrLib Chords is free to download; Guitar Note Atlas costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Guitar Note Atlas against 4.7 for GtrLib Chords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GtrLib Chords has 1.4K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Guitar Note Atlas's written reviews are positive against 77% of GtrLib Chords's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Note Atlas ships an update every 2 months, GtrLib Chords fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Guitar Note Atlas versus GtrLib Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar Note AtlasGtrLib Chords
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings361.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Rabbits Apps LLCBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

Guitar Note Atlas

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

GtrLib Chords

All ratings1,318 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.9%

In-app purchases

None

Guitar Note Atlas

No in-app purchases

None

GtrLib Chords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guitar Note Atlas free?
Guitar Note Atlas costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GtrLib Chords free?
GtrLib Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guitar Note Atlas or GtrLib Chords?
Guitar Note Atlas is rated higher. Guitar Note Atlas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while GtrLib Chords averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Guitar Note Atlas or GtrLib Chords have ads?
GtrLib Chords shows ads; Guitar Note Atlas does not.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Note Atlas or GtrLib Chords?
Guitar Note Atlas ships an update every 2 months, and GtrLib Chords fortnightly. Most recently, Guitar Note Atlas was updated on November 6, 2026 and GtrLib Chords on November 6, 2026.

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