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Best Guitar Hero Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 246+ guitar hero games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Guitar Hero Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Guitar Band: Rock BattleGuitar Band: Rock BattleFree4.5★ (24K)YesYesAug 2026
2Tap Tap Music-Pop SongsTap Tap Music-Pop SongsFree4.8★ (78K)YesYesAug 2026
3Rock vs Guitar Legends HDRock vs Guitar Legends HDFree3.9★ (598)NoYesAug 2026
4Guitar Solo - Master HeroGuitar Solo - Master HeroFree4.6★ (640)YesYesAug 2026
5Rock Life - Guitar Band Revenge of Hero Rising StarRock Life - Guitar Band Revenge of Hero Rising StarFree4.4★ (3.5K)NoYesAug 2026
6Rock Challenge Electric GuitarRock Challenge Electric GuitarFree4.6★ (174)NoYesAug 2026
7Guitar FlashGuitar FlashFree4.0★ (51)YesYesAug 2026
8Magic Tiles 3™: Piano GameMagic Tiles 3™: Piano GameFree4.6★ (814K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Guitar Hero Games

Guitar Band: Rock Battle#1

Guitar Band: Rock Battle by Supercharge Mobile Corp

Music Star Rockers Rhythm Game
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5😐(24K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎸 Great guitar battle game
  • 🎶 Nostalgic guitar hero-like experience
  • 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 💯 Customizable guitars and band members

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Buggy note registration and timing issues
  • 🤖 Questionable matchmaking and opponents
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and subscription model
Tap Tap Music-Pop Songs#2

Tap Tap Music-Pop Songs by Eyugame Network Technology Co., Ltd

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.8😐(78K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#81in Games
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Immerse yourself in a vibrant music rhythm game with a vast library of continuously updated songs. Tap along to the beat of pop, K-pop, EDM, and more. Challenge yourself with increasing difficulty levels and aim for perfect accuracy to achieve high scores.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Variety of music genres
  • 💰 Ability to earn free songs
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🛑 Frequent ads and paywalls
  • 🐛 Buttons/notes not registering properly
Rock vs Guitar Legends HD#3

Rock vs Guitar Legends HD by HGames-ArtWorks s.r.o.

Worth Considering
🎮 Games
3.9😞(598 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Test your rhythm and reflexes with this imitation guitar game. Tap along to music, catch stars, and aim for high scores. Features stunning 3D graphics and a soundtrack of creative commons songs.

What We Love

  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Beautiful songs
  • 👍 Awesome

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Slow

More Guitar Hero Games apps to explore

4
Guitar Solo - Master Hero
Guitar Solo - Master Hero
Guitar Solo - Master Hero
Band, Rock and Tap Beat Rhythm
Free

Experience the thrill of becoming a guitar hero in this rhythm game. Tap, drag, and hold to the beat across pop, rock, and heavy metal genres. Build your guitar collection, upgrade instruments, and rise to global stardom.

Tap, drag, and hold to the beatMaster iconic tracksCollect high-definition 3D guitars
🎮 Games
(640)
free with in-app purchases
5
Rock Life - Guitar Band Revenge of Hero Rising Star
Rock Life - Guitar Band Revenge of Hero Rising Star
Rock Life - Guitar Band Revenge of Hero Rising Star
by Zeeppo Games Ltda
Free

Build your dream band, collect unique 3D guitars, and compete globally to become a rock superstar. Manage your band, play concerts, record music, and conquer the world charts in this immersive music simulation game.

Create and manage your own bandCollect and customize 3D guitarsCompete online in real-time
🎮 Games
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Rock Challenge Electric Guitar
Rock Challenge Electric Guitar
Rock Challenge Electric Guitar
Great electric guitar game
Free

Master the electric guitar by hitting notes in time with the music. Compete globally to achieve high scores and unlock new levels across continents. Become a music superstar in this rhythm-based challenge.

Hit notes in timeGlobal competitionUnlock levels worldwide
🎮 Games
(174)
free with in-app purchases
7
Guitar Flash
Guitar Flash
Guitar Flash
by Allan Bueno
Free

Learn to play guitar by hitting notes in time with songs. Master your skills across three difficulty levels and become a rock star. Show off your guitar-playing prowess to everyone.

Hit notes in timePlay several songs3 difficulty levels
🎮 Games
(51)
free with in-app purchases
8
Magic Tiles 3™: Piano Game
Magic Tiles 3™: Piano Game
Magic Tiles 3™: Piano Game
Tap tiles in fun music game
Free

Tap black tiles to the rhythm of popular songs across various genres. Compete with friends and players worldwide in online modes and tournaments. Unlock premium songs and features with a VIP subscription.

Diverse music genresOver 1000 songsOnline multiplayer mode
🎮 Games
(814K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Tap Tap Hero: Be a Music Hero
Tap Tap Hero: Be a Music Hero
Tap Tap Hero: Be a Music Hero
Magic piano tiles music games
Free

Experience a music rhythm game with falling notes, simulating piano and guitar. Enjoy various genres and difficulty levels with visually striking effects. Master songs by tapping to the beat.

Play various music genresSimulated piano and guitar gameplayFalling notes rhythm mechanic
🎮 Games
(765)
free with in-app purchases
10
Guitar Idol
Guitar Idol
Guitar Idol
Be grand Guitarist worldwide
Free

Become a guitar master in this music rhythm game. Play along to pop, rock, and heavy metal tracks, timing your beats to score points and earn stars. Features great graphics and visual effects for an immersive experience.

Music rhythm gameplayMultiple music genres (pop, rock, metal)Score points and earn stars
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
Heavenly Guitars
Heavenly Guitars
Heavenly Guitars
エレキギター×対戦型音楽ゲーム
Free

Experience the thrill of real-time guitar battles with this music game. Master iconic songs with intuitive controls and compete against players worldwide. Customize your guitar and unleash electrifying performances to captivate the audience.

Real-time online guitar battlesIntuitive and simple controlsExtensive song library
🎮 Games
(0)
free with in-app purchases
12
Guitar Play - Games & Songs
Guitar Play - Games & Songs
Guitar Play - Games & Songs
Play the Guitar Simulator Game
Free

Learn to play guitar through engaging games and a vast song library. This simulator offers realistic sounds and modes for both beginners and experienced players to practice and share their music.

Guitar simulator game modeExtensive songbook with popular tracksFree play mode for jamming
🎵 Music
(3.3K)
subscription
13
Be a Rock Hero - 9 Lagrimas
Be a Rock Hero - 9 Lagrimas
Be a Rock Hero - 9 Lagrimas
by JAVIER MELUS CARRUEZ
Free

Test your guitar-playing skills by hitting notes in rhythm with music. This game features six songs from a Spanish rock band, challenging your reflexes to achieve high scores and become a rockstar.

Guitar hero style gameplaySix songs from 9 Lagrimas' albumTest reflexes and skills
🎮 Games
(3)
free
14
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
15
Fretride: Learn Guitar & Jam
Fretride: Learn Guitar & Jam
Fretride: Learn Guitar & Jam
Guitar practice, tab editor
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
Guitar Chops
Guitar Chops
Guitar Chops
Arcade Meets Guitar
Free

Learn guitar fretboard skills with this arcade-style game. It uses your device's microphone to assess your performance and offers interactive fretboard exploration. Unlock new content and features through achievements or in-app purchases.

Microphone-based performance assessmentInteractive fretboard explorationUnlockable game content
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
17
Guitarfy
Guitarfy
Guitarfy
by Luciano de Paiva Oliveira
Free

Become a rock star in this electrifying rhythm game. Play along to a diverse song selection with adjustable difficulty levels and unlock new tracks as you progress. Experience the thrill of live performance with responsive controls and stunning visuals.

Play along to a selection of songsAdjustable difficulty levelsCareer mode with track unlocks
🎮 Games
(71)
free with in-app purchases
18
Best Guitar Riffs
Best Guitar Riffs
Best Guitar Riffs
by Jude Perera
$0.99
🎵 Music
(0)
19
The Cumbia Hero
The Cumbia Hero
The Cumbia Hero
Piano, music and rhythm game
Free

This rhythm game lets you play piano or guitar to famous songs. Compete with friends and players worldwide in multiplayer modes and tournaments. Unlock new songs and climb the global leaderboards.

Piano and guitar gameplayPlay to the rhythm of famous songsSplit-screen 2-player mode
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
Aero Guitar
Aero Guitar
Aero Guitar
by Shenzhen Daile Physical Sensation Technology Co., Ltd.
Free

This app enhances the experience of playing a virtual guitar, offering guided lessons, chord simplification, and customizable sound settings. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners learning their first song to advanced musicians creating full-band arrangements.

Guided play-along modeOne-tap chord replacementSimplified fingerings
🎬 Entertainment
(3)
free

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FAQ about Guitar Hero Games

What are the best guitar hero games for iPhone?
Guitar Band: Rock Battle tops our guitar hero games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 24K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top guitar hero games we rank are free to download, including Guitar Band: Rock Battle and Tap Tap Music-Pop Songs.
Guitar Band: Rock Battle shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ guitar hero games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Guitar Band: Rock Battle is a free multiplayer rhythm game where you can build and manage your own rock band. You'll collect guitars, hire musicians, and perform songs to rise through the ranks and become a music superstar.
Key features include collecting and customizing detailed guitars, starting a band in a garage and evolving it through shows and album releases, progressing through different stages and arenas, acquiring additional instruments like bass and drums, and hiring band members such as a bassist, drummer, guitarist, and vocalist.