205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Guitar is the household name in metal guitar, but it's far from the only option. We track 205+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
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.
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.
Experience a heavy metal and hard rock rhythm game with a focus on guitar hero gameplay. Tap to the beat of diverse metal genres, compete on global leaderboards, and battle in the arena mode for rewards. Enjoy high-quality metal music as you play.
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.
Experience realistic 3D drumming with foot-controlled bass. Record, share, and play along with drumless tracks. Customize your kit with professional sounds and stylish skins for an immersive music experience.
Easily create custom ringtones from your existing music library. This app offers a sound wave preview to precisely cut your favorite song fragments. It supports creating unique sounds for alerts like SMS, emails, and calendar events.
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.
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.
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.
This app offers a classic 80s FM synth experience with a vast library of sounds, effects, and sequencing capabilities. It's designed for musicians and producers to explore award-winning tones and create music on their iPad.
Learn to play bass guitar on your smartphone or tablet with interactive lessons and a full fretboard. Practice anytime, anywhere, and share your performances with friends. Ideal for all ages to develop musical talent and skills.
Learn guitar, bass, or ukulele with guided video lessons, song tutorials, and practice tools. This app offers a personalized learning path for beginners and intermediate players, featuring feedback technology and a supportive community.
Learn guitar with structured lessons and interactive tools designed for beginners. Master chords, practice songs, and track your progress with a proven method from a world-renowned instructor. Everything you need to become a confident player is in one app.
Easily create personalized ringtones, alarm tones, and notification sounds for your iPhone using songs from your local library or audio extracted from videos. Explore a vast collection of music genres and categories to customize your device's alerts.
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.
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.
Access over 80,000 video guitar lessons, 30,000 tabs, and 20,000 jam tracks. Learn from hundreds of renowned artists and educators across all levels and styles, including blues, jazz, rock, and acoustic guitar.
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.
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.
This app helps guitarists learn to improvise and solo confidently. It transforms scale practice into musical soloing with structured training and backing tracks. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players looking to improve their lead guitar skills.