Fretonomy - Learn Fretboard

Name: Fretonomy - Learn Fretboard
Rating: 4.7 (2409 reviews)
Author: Strong Apps LLC

By: Strong Apps LLC App

Master notes, chords and more!

Overview

Version:

29.0.3

Last updated: 2026-07-04

Ranking

#38,775 ▼ 934

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Fretonomy is an educational game that helps you learn notes and chords on the fretboard across 9 instruments (guitar, 7- and 8-string guitars, bass, mandolin, ukulele, banjo). With 30+ games and tools, you can practice notes, chords, scales, intervals, staff reading, and the circle of fifths.

Customize your practice by selecting fretboard sections, explore 950+ scales, generate chord progressions, read music with various notations, and track progress with a fretboard heat-map. Left-handed mode, tunings, tablature with audio and lyrics, and an in-app purchase model to unlock full features.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games Music & Audio Accessibility

By:

Strong Apps LLC

Rating:

4.70

(2,409) 5 new ratings

Version:

29.0.3 Last updated: 2026-07-04

Version code:

887703860

Creation date:

2017-12-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

146.33MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 38,775 ▼ 934

Other platforms

Fretonomy - Learn Fretboard (v26.1.3)

342,073 4.16

(2,642)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Strong Apps LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretonomy-learn-fretboard/id1279576225

Website:

https://www.fretonomy.com/

User Reviews

Users praise Fretonomy for its comprehensive fretboard training and solid theory content, plus portability and value for serious learners. However, recurring issues include paywall gating, a cluttered UI, and a range of reliability bugs that affect gameplay, saving, and cross-device use. Privacy concerns and customer-support experiences also surface. Overall, it’s a strong, motivating learning tool when it runs smoothly, but onboarding, licensing clarity, and reliability should be improved.

Pros

Broad, structured fretboard practice tools (notes, intervals, chords, scales, and sheet music) with engaging games.
High-quality theory content and videos that effectively build music theory understanding.
Portable, on-the-go learning with good value for the subscription, making regular practice feasible.
Proven effectiveness in improving fretboard knowledge and visualization for many players.
Useful for guitarists and bassists alike, supporting learning beyond basic chords.

Cons

Content and features largely gatekept behind a subscription, leading to paywall frustration.
Convoluted UI and navigation, with multiple paths to the same screen and difficulty starting games.

Recent reviews

I haven’t verified the other game options it has but if you’re like me and want to be able to identify intervals on guitar, know that this app does not recognize 4ths as being on the same fret a string over but rather one lower. If it didn’t have issues like this it would be a great tool.

by js*****, 2026-06-27

I started learning the mandolin and hit a plateau in music theory. Videos and unguided research helped with technique and really basic theory, but I felt so scattered not knowing what to focus my practice on. I also prefer playing Blues, so I tune down a whole step which made learning scales more difficult. Not only does the app give organization to my study, but I really appreciate it having a feature for custom tuning.