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Best Teaching Guitar Apps & Games

209+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good teaching guitar apps. We benchmark 209+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Teaching Guitar

Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar#1

Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar by Simply Ltd

Apprenez à jouer de la guitare
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😐(385K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for beginners
  • 🚀 Helpful and easy-to-follow lessons
  • 😄 Entertaining and humorous instructor
  • 🎸 Ability to play along with songs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent note/chord recognition
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔇 Microphone issues with sound detection
Guitar - Chords, Tabs & Games#2

Guitar - Chords, Tabs & Games by Gismart Ltd

Play Guitar Game, Learn Songs
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.4😞(45K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great guitar sound
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Realistic guitar experience

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar#3

Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar by Yousician Ltd

Lessons & Songs for Beginners
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(137K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great learning tool
  • 👍 Gamification makes learning fun
  • 🎨 Helpful video lessons
  • 💪 Effective for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Premium subscription is expensive
  • 🔒 Requires credit card for free trial
  • 🚫 Limited free content

More Teaching Guitar apps to explore

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TrueFire Guitar Lessons
TrueFire Guitar Lessons
TrueFire Guitar Lessons
80,000+ Video Guitar Lessons
Free

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.

80,000+ video guitar lessons30,000+ guitar tabs20,000+ jam tracks
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Guitar Lessons - Guitar Tricks
Guitar Lessons - Guitar Tricks
Guitar Lessons - Guitar Tricks
#1 Easiest Way to Learn Guitar
Free

Learn to play guitar with step-by-step video lessons from expert instructors. This app focuses on teaching actual hit songs from the start, making learning fun and effective for all skill levels. Access a vast library of song tutorials and helpful tools to accelerate your progress.

Step-by-step video lessonsLearn hit songs from day oneCore Learning System for beginners
🎵 Music
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
The Guitar with Songs
The Guitar with Songs
The Guitar with Songs
Best learn to play guitar app
Free

Learn to play guitar with a realistic virtual instrument featuring real strumming and fretting. Access over 1,500 songs from popular artists and classic hits, with new songs added weekly. Play along with a virtual band for an immersive experience.

Realistic strumming and frettingOver 1,500 songsPlay with a virtual band
🎵 Music
(617)
free with in-app purchases
7
Guitar : Play & Learn Chords
Guitar : Play & Learn Chords
Guitar : Play & Learn Chords
Real Feedback, Songs, Lessons
Free

Learn guitar with an innovative color-coded system designed for beginners. Get instant feedback on your playing, access a large song library, and track your progress. This app offers tailored lessons and professional guidance to make learning enjoyable and effective.

Color-coded learning systemInstant feedback on playingExtensive song library
📚 Education
(7.6K)
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
(464K)
freemium
9
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
10
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
11
GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar
GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar
GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar
Gitarre, Bass, Ukulele Stimmen
Free

This app helps you tune various string instruments, learn songs with interactive tutorials and personalized feedback, and access a vast library of chords and tabs. It also includes practice tools like a metronome and chord games.

Guitar tuner for various instrumentsChords and tabs for 20,000+ songsInteractive song tutorials and feedback
🎵 Music
(145K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Fender Play: Learn Guitar
Fender Play: Learn Guitar
Fender Play: Learn Guitar
Songs, Scales, Chords & Tabs
Free

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.

Guided learning paths3000+ bite-sized video lessonsExtensive song library
📚 Education
(61K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
(43K)
subscription
15
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
16
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
(3.2K)
subscription
17
Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar
Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar
Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar
Lessons, Songs, Chords & Tabs
Free

Learn guitar at your own pace with interactive lessons, real songs, and instant feedback. This app offers a comprehensive learning path for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with a vast library of content and practice tools.

Interactive step-by-step learning pathReal-time feedback on playingLarge library of lessons and songs
📚 Education
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Notey - Learn Guitar
Notey - Learn Guitar
Notey - Learn Guitar
Guitar lessons and games
Free

This app transforms guitar learning into an engaging game where your instrument acts as the controller. It offers a fun, structured path for beginners, especially children, to learn real songs and skills through interactive gameplay.

Guitar as controllerLearn real songsStructured learning path
📚 Education
(215)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Loog Guitar
Loog Guitar
Loog Guitar
by Loog Guitars, LLC
Free

This app helps children learn and play guitar through interactive games and video lessons. It features a songbook with popular music, encouraging a love for music year-round.

Interactive gamesVideo lessonsSongbook with 150+ songs
🎮 Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases

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