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Best Guitar Maker Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

The best guitar maker apps and games on iPhone average 3.7★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Guitar Maker Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GarageBandGarageBandFree4.1★ (110K)NoNoAug 2026
2Guitar CreatorGuitar CreatorFree3.8★ (12)NoNoJul 2026
3Guitar Tab MakerGuitar Tab MakerFree was $5.994.6★ (502)NoYesAug 2026
4Guitar - Chords, Tabs & GamesGuitar - Chords, Tabs & GamesFree4.4★ (45K)YesYesAug 2026
5Guitar Elite-Chord Play CenterGuitar Elite-Chord Play CenterFree4.4★ (2.2K)YesYesAug 2026
6Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner AppFender Tune: Guitar Tuner AppFree4.8★ (149K)YesNoAug 2026
7GuitarTab - Tabs & chords ProGuitarTab - Tabs & chords ProFree4.7★ (8.2K)NoYesAug 2026
8Ultimate Guitar: Chords & TabsUltimate Guitar: Chords & TabsFree4.7★ (469K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Guitar Maker

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
Guitar Creator#2

Guitar Creator by J&Co Digital

Design your dream guitar in 3D
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
3.8(12 ratings)
Free
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Design your ideal custom guitar in 3D with detailed specifications. Visualize your dream instrument from wood types and finishes to hardware and electronics. Request quotes directly from a renowned guitar workshop.

Guitar Tab Maker#3

Guitar Tab Maker by Kyle Gorlick

Write guitar tabs
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6😊(502 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create and edit guitar tablature with ease on your iOS or macOS devices. Sync across platforms, export to various formats, and even listen to your compositions with audio playback. Supports multiple string instruments and offers advanced features through an optional purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Customizable tunings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
  • 🔍 Limited annotation options (no hammer-ons, pull-offs, etc.)
  • 🔍 No playback or audio features

More Guitar Maker apps to explore

4
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
5
Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center
Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center
Guitar Elite-Chord Play Center
Real Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Free

Simulate playing a real guitar on your device, forming chords with finger positions or pre-set buttons. Record and share your music, or learn from others' creations. Ideal for guitarists of all levels.

Realistic guitar string simulationChord formation by finger placementPre-set chord buttons
🎵 Music
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Chords, Scales and Metronome
Free

This app offers precision tuning for guitar, bass, and ukulele with multiple modes and customizable options. It also provides a comprehensive suite of practice tools, including chord and scale libraries, and metronome functionality.

Precision auto-tune modeManual and chromatic tuning26 alternate and custom tunings
🎵 Music
(149K)
free with in-app purchases
7
GuitarTab - Tabs & chords Pro
GuitarTab - Tabs & chords Pro
GuitarTab - Tabs & chords Pro
Find guitar tabs & chords
Free

Access over a million guitar tabs, chords, and sheet music. Play GuitarPro files, import your own, and utilize built-in tools like a tuner and metronome. Sync favorites across devices for practice and performance.

1,000,000+ guitar tabs & chordsGuitar Pro tab playbackImport and edit custom tabs
🎵 Music
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(469K)
freemium
9
TabMaker - Guitar Tab Editor
TabMaker - Guitar Tab Editor
TabMaker - Guitar Tab Editor
Guitar & Bass Tab Maker
Free

Create, play, and share guitar, bass, and ukulele tabs. Features AI-powered guitar-to-tab conversion, cloud saving, and community tabs. Export to PDF, MP3, or text, and print directly from your device.

AI Guitar to TabsExport to PDF/MP3/TEXTCloud Tab Saving
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
10
ToneCraftr - Match Guitar Tone
ToneCraftr - Match Guitar Tone
ToneCraftr - Match Guitar Tone
Match any song on your rig
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
11
Guitar 3D - Basic Chords
Guitar 3D - Basic Chords
Guitar 3D - Basic Chords
Learn how to play guitar in 3D
Free

Learn guitar chords, strumming, and fingerpicking with interactive 3D visualizations. Compose your own music using a simple editor and hear real guitar sounds. Ideal for visual learners wanting to play basic guitar quickly.

3D right and left hand viewerChord chain editorAuto play & loop
📚 Education
(729)
free with in-app purchases
12
Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar
Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar
Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar
Guitar Songs & Lessons
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
(390K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
(6.6K)
freemium
14
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
15
Guitar Shop Game
Guitar Shop Game
Guitar Shop Game
by Soham Khunt
Free

Become a guitar maker and fulfill customer orders. Shape wood, polish, paint, and assemble guitars to earn money. A simulation game focused on crafting musical instruments.

Customer order fulfillmentWood cutting and shapingGuitar polishing and painting
🎮 Games
(3)
free
16
DIY Guitar
DIY Guitar
DIY Guitar
by Kids Place
Free

Design and customize your own virtual guitar. Experiment with various materials and decorations to create a unique instrument. Then, play some music with your personalized creation.

Design your own guitarExperiment with materialsDecorate your guitar
🎮 Games
(1)
ad-supported
17
Acoustic Guitar Pro (Free)
Acoustic Guitar Pro (Free)
Acoustic Guitar Pro (Free)
by YASH FUTURE TECH SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
Free

This app simulates playing a real acoustic guitar with professional sounds. Users can play, record, and save their musical creations. The free version offers limited features, with an upgrade available to unlock all octaves.

Professional guitar soundsPlay, record, and save musicAccess to all octaves (full version)
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Tonebridge Guitar Effects
Tonebridge Guitar Effects
Tonebridge Guitar Effects
Play songs in original sound
Free

Recreate the original sounds of your favorite songs with this app. It offers thousands of presets for beginners and advanced customization options for experienced players, working with any guitar or bass.

9000+ song presets100+ amps, pedals, cabinetsCreate custom tones
🎵 Music
(9.4K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Guitar Toolkit - Soundshed.com
Guitar Toolkit - Soundshed.com
Guitar Toolkit - Soundshed.com
by Webprofusion Pty Ltd
Free

Learn guitar scales, arpeggios, and chords with this reference tool. Explore various tunings for guitars and basses, and use your skills to improvise and compose music. Connect with other musicians to form or join bands.

Learn guitar scales and arpeggiosMaster basic chordsSupport for multiple guitar and bass tunings
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
20
MAS Guitar
MAS Guitar
MAS Guitar
by RCD WEB DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

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FAQ about Guitar Maker

What are the best guitar maker apps & games for iPhone?
GarageBand tops our guitar maker apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 110K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top guitar maker apps & games we rank are free to download, including GarageBand and Guitar Creator.
GarageBand has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ guitar maker apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 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.