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Best Guitar Beat Apps & Games

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

If you already know GarageBand, this is the deeper bench. 229+ guitar beat apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Guitar Beat Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GarageBandGarageBandFree4.1★ (110K)NoNoJul 2026
2Smart Metronome & TunerSmart Metronome & TunerFree4.7★ (58K)YesNoJul 2026
3BandLab – Music Making StudioBandLab – Music Making StudioFree4.7★ (496K)YesYesJul 2026
4Guitar Band: Rock BattleGuitar Band: Rock BattleFree4.5★ (24K)YesYesJul 2026
5Pro Metronome 专业节拍器Pro Metronome 专业节拍器Free4.7★ (20K)NoYesJul 2026
6Guitar - Chords, Tabs & GamesGuitar - Chords, Tabs & GamesFree4.4★ (45K)YesYesJul 2026
7Strum - Play GuitarStrum - Play GuitarFree was $0.994.7★ (18K)NoYesJul 2026
8Metronome Pro - Beat & TempoMetronome Pro - Beat & TempoFree4.5★ (22K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Guitar Beat

GarageBand#1

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.1😊(110K ratings)
Free
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Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🎹 Powerful music creation tools
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Wide variety of instruments and sounds
  • 💰 Free to use with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
  • ⏱️ Long download and optimization times
  • 🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
Smart Metronome & Tuner#2

Smart Metronome & Tuner by Tomohiro Ihara

Metronome & Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😊(58K ratings)
FreeAds
#61in Music
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This app provides an accurate and stylish metronome with multiple practice modes, including tempo progression and programmable sequences. It also offers simple tuning tones and is fully accessible via voiceover. Use it for music practice, dancing, exercise, or any activity requiring precise timing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and colors
  • 🔊 Variety of metronome sounds
  • ⏱️ Helpful timer and practice log features

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Metronome volume too low at times
  • 🤖 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Tuner not always accurate
BandLab – Music Making Studio#3

BandLab – Music Making Studio by BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd

Music Maker & Recording Studio
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😐(496K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Music
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Create music on the go with this free app. Record vocals, make beats, and mix demos using a mobile DAW. Collaborate with others and access exclusive AI tools and distribution opportunities with an optional membership.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Versatile music creation tools
  • 💡 Collaborative features
  • 🎨 Wide range of sounds and effects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Syncing and saving issues
  • 🔇 Audio quality and latency problems
  • 🔒 Account and data security concerns

More Guitar Beat apps to explore

4
Guitar Band: Rock Battle
Guitar Band: Rock Battle
Guitar Band: Rock Battle
Music Star Rockers Rhythm Game
Free

Compete in a free multiplayer rhythm game where you build and evolve your own rock band. Collect unique guitars, hire musicians, and perform famous tunes across various stages to become a music superstar. Test your skills against players worldwide.

Collect and customize guitarsBuild and evolve your bandPerform in stages and arenas
🎮 Games
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Pro Metronome 专业节拍器
Pro Metronome 专业节拍器
Pro Metronome 专业节拍器
节拍器，调音器，切分训练，复合节拍，乐器学习
Free

This app offers a precise metronome and tuner for musicians, aiding practice and performance. It features customizable beat tones, dynamics, and advanced rhythm training tools. Unlock additional sensory aids, subdivisions, and polyrhythms with the Pro version.

Studio-quality metronome with ±20μs accuracyCustomizable beat tones, accents, and dynamicsRhythm Trainer for timing practice
🎵 Music
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Guitar - Chords, Tabs & Games
Guitar - Chords, Tabs & Games
Guitar - Chords, Tabs & Games
Play Guitar Game, Learn Songs
Free

Learn to play guitar with a realistic simulator that offers a vast library of chords, tabs, and songs. Practice strumming, plucking, and discover new tunes with various guitar types and playing modes.

Realistic guitar soundsChord charts and finderSongbook for learning songs
🎵 Music
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Strum - Play Guitar
Strum - Play Guitar
Strum - Play Guitar
Play all your favorite songs
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Instantly convert any song into playable chords from YouTube, your music library, or trending charts. Offers accurate chord detection, practice tools, and a vast song library for musicians of all levels.

YouTube music link integration for instant chordsUpload personal audio files for chord detectionBrowse trending songs with pre-loaded charts
🎵 Music
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Metronome Pro - Beat & Tempo
Metronome Pro - Beat & Tempo
Metronome Pro - Beat & Tempo
Music Timer, Tap, BPM, Counter
Free

This app provides musicians with an accurate and customizable metronome to maintain tempo and rhythm during practice, performance, or recording. It features adjustable BPM, time signatures, and visual cues like a camera flash, along with rhythm games to enhance musical skills.

Adjustable tempo from 30-250 BPMTap BPM for manual tempo settingCustomizable time signatures and subdivisions
🎵 Music
(22K)
freemium
9
Guitar: tabs, chords & games
Guitar: tabs, chords & games
Guitar: tabs, chords & games
Play songs & Practice
Free

Learn to play guitar with a vast library of songs and chords. Offers realistic sound and feedback, with modes for practicing, jamming, and playing left or right-handed. Suitable for all skill levels.

Hundreds of songs and chordsRealistic sound and feedbackFree play mode for jamming
🎵 Music
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Metronome Beats : Drum Loops
Metronome Beats : Drum Loops
Metronome Beats : Drum Loops
Tap Tempo & Speed Trainer Bpm
Free

This app provides a metronome with customizable drum loops, time signatures, and strumming patterns. It features a speed trainer, timer, and BPM calculator, ideal for musicians practicing any instrument. Enjoy accurate tempo with advanced playback technology.

Customizable drum loops and strumming patternsAdjustable time signaturesSpeed trainer with progressive BPM increase
🎵 Music
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Метроном от Soundbrenner
Метроном от Soundbrenner
Метроном от Soundbrenner
С тюнером и трекером практики
Free

This app provides a professional metronome with customizable beats and sounds, a practice tracker to monitor progress and set goals, and a precise tuner for musicians. It helps users improve their musical skills through structured practice and accurate tuning.

Customizable metronome with diverse soundsPractice tracker with goal setting and progress monitoringPrecise chromatic tuner with multiple tuning profiles
🎵 Music
(48K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine
Drum Machine & Metronome Beats
Free
$6.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a metronome with realistic drum beats instead of a simple click. It's designed to improve timing, aid in songwriting, and facilitate live jamming and performance. Users can access a large library of pre-made beats across various genres and customize their practice sessions.

Realistic drum beats, not a click100+ pre-made beats in various genresAdjustable tempo without pitch change
🎵 Music
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar
Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar
Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar
Guitar, Bass & Singing Lessons
Free

Learn to play guitar, bass, or sing with interactive lessons and instant feedback. Master thousands of songs and exercises at your own pace, from beginner to professional levels. Includes a built-in tuner and gamified practice to make learning fun and effective.

Interactive guitar and bass lessonsSinging lessons with virtual vocal coachInstant feedback on chords and notes
📚 Education
(137K)
freemium
14
Simply Guitar - 吉他陪练
Simply Guitar - 吉他陪练
Simply Guitar - 吉他陪练
简单吉他 弹奏大师
Free

Learn to play guitar with interactive, step-by-step video lessons from music experts. Receive real-time feedback on your playing and master chords, tabs, and techniques to play your favorite songs. Includes a built-in tuner and regular content updates.

Step-by-step video lessonsReal-time playing feedbackLearn chords and songs
📚 Education
(389K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs
Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs
Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs
Learn and play favorite songs
Free

Access the world's largest library of guitar, bass, and ukulele chords, tabs, and lyrics. Learn your favorite songs with interactive lessons, backing tracks, and a built-in tuner. Create and share your own tabs, and play along with original song sounds.

Largest catalog of chords, tabs, and lyricsInteractive lessons for all skill levelsPlay songs with original sound and backing tracks
🎵 Music
(468K)
freemium
16
Real Guitar: lessons & chords
Real Guitar: lessons & chords
Real Guitar: lessons & chords
Learn and play guitar notes
Free

Learn and play guitar on your smartphone or tablet with a comprehensive set of tools. Access over 1500 chords, 100 lessons, and interactive loops. Record and share your performances with friends.

100 guitar lessons1500+ chord librarySolo and Chord Mode
🎵 Music
(6.4K)
freemium
17
Guitar Gravitas: Chords Scales
Guitar Gravitas: Chords Scales
Guitar Gravitas: Chords Scales
Learn guitar. Guitar Lessons.
Free

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for guitarists of all levels, offering interactive libraries of chords, scales, and arpeggios. It provides essential practice tools like a tuner and metronome, along with lessons and songwriting features to deepen musical understanding and unlock creative potential.

Massive chord, scale, and arpeggio librariesMillions of chord voicingsReverse finders for identifying notes
🎵 Music
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Songsterr Tabs & Chords
Songsterr Tabs & Chords
Songsterr Tabs & Chords
Guitar, bass and drum tabs
Free

Access over a million guitar, bass, and drum tabs with realistic playback. Enhance your learning with features like speed control, looping, and solo mode. A subscription unlocks advanced learning tools for all supported platforms.

Over a million tabs & chordsRealistic playback engineSpeed control and looping
🎵 Music
(44K)
subscription
19
OneBeat Guitar Play
OneBeat Guitar Play
OneBeat Guitar Play
by Cleber Neitzke
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
Guitar FREE
Guitar FREE
Guitar FREE
by Indigo Penguin Limited
Free

This application simulates a guitar on your mobile device, allowing you to play music anytime, anywhere. It offers a free and accessible way to experience playing a virtual instrument.

Virtual guitar simulationMobile instrumentFree to use
🎬 Entertainment
(63K)
free

FAQ about Guitar Beat

What are the best guitar beat apps & games for iPhone?
GarageBand tops our guitar beat apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 110K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top guitar beat apps & games we rank are free to download, including GarageBand and Smart Metronome & Tuner.
GarageBand has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 229+ guitar beat apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app transforms your device into a portable music creation studio. You can play virtual instruments, record audio like vocals or guitars, and arrange and mix songs with up to 32 tracks. It also features Live Loops for DJ-style music creation and a Sound Library for additional free instruments and loops.
You can play a wide variety of virtual instruments, including keyboards, guitars, basses, and drums, using Multi-Touch gestures. The app also offers Smart Instruments that simplify playing complex musical parts, and you can download additional instruments and loops from the Sound Library.

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