## FretGenius | Guitar Note Recall Training URL: https://fretgenius.app/ FretGenius App # Find Any Note Anywhere on the Guitar Fretboard in Under 2 Seconds Most guitarists learn shapes, not notes. Build sub-2-second recall with a 2-minute daily system. [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) 2-minute sessions Guided Note Path Heatmap feedback Speed + accuracy gates - Guided Note Path - Heatmaps reveal weak spots - Works offline ## Stop Playing Blind That limits your ability to: - Build chords outside open position - Target chord tones in solos - Communicate with other musicians - Move ideas across the whole neck FretGenius trains *true note recall*: see a note name and instantly know where it is—anywhere on the fretboard. [Build your guitar practice stack with FretGenius](/works-with/) ## Build Note Recall with a System That Works FretGenius is a structured note-recall program that takes you from open strings to full-neck mastery. No guessing. No wandering. ### Guided Note Path A phased system that expands your fretboard knowledge step by step ### 35 Reps, ~2 Minutes Short, focused sessions that fit any schedule ### Heatmaps Reveal Weak Spots Visual feedback shows exactly which notes need work ## Short Daily Sessions That Stick Guitar note recall improves with consistency, not marathon sessions. FretGenius keeps practice short so you actually do it. [See how the app works](/fretboard-trainer/) ## How the Note Path works (summary) A three-step loop turns short daily reps into real recall: learn, apply, then prove your speed. [Full details on the phased note recall method](/method/note-path/) ### LEARN: Note Quiz Fast on-screen prompts that build instant recall. ### APPLY: Play Along Beat-aligned prompts so the notes get musical. ### PROVE: Phase Check Short, scored checks that confirm real progress. Prefer a DIY routine? [Learn how to memorize the guitar fretboard](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/). ## The Goal: Fretboard Fluency When you can instantly recall fretboard notes, everything opens up: chords anywhere, confident improvisation, real musical communication. [See training modes & FAQ](/fretboard-trainer/) ## Explore the full system Pick the page that matches your intent: product, method, guide, or tools. [FretGenius app (iOS & Android) Product details + FAQ](/fretboard-trainer/) [Note Path method Phases + gates](/method/note-path/) [Memorize the fretboard guide DIY routine + drills](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) [Free online tools Browser trainers + speed test](/tools/) ## For Any Guitarist Who Wants to Learn Guitar Notes Whether you're starting from scratch or filling in fretboard memory gaps, FretGenius helps you build real note recall. Beginners Self-taught players Intermediate+ Teachers & students Currently available for Guitar in Standard E tuning. [See detailed breakdown by skill level](/fretboard-trainer/) ## What Guitarists Say Real reviews from the App Store and Google Play > "I have spent the last 2 years or so trying to memorize the fretboard using different techniques from YouTube guitar teachers, and they all only led me to memorize patterns and not actually learn the notes. After about a month of using this app regularly, I am pretty close to having the whole fret board memorized! About another month or so and I think it is very likely that by the end of January 2026, I'll have it fully memorized and visualized! I'll finally be able to, once I memorize all the major, minor and pentatonic scale notes (not shapes) be able to improvise freely! THANK YOU!" — Bobthetiger11 > "This app is a little gem really, I completely see my progress, thank you very much to the creators for making it available for free, I will recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to better master the fretboard !!" — Mathey > "It's so far been free, simple and pretty effective. If combined with practice on the instrument it's a very very effective way to memorize the fretboard." — AJ > "Structured learning, didactic and simple. Clear and playful path to progressively learn the fretboard in small daily doses." — claudbe0033 > "Simple and effective, better than most on the App Store" — Xx_360Noscope_xX > "FretGenius is the best fretboard trainer app I found or at least the one most in line with what I was looking for. It offers a gamified experience that is addicting and actually makes me practice every day." — Marko > "The best among fretboard memorizing apps I could find on App store. Highly recommended. Works seemlessly and does exactly what it is supposed to do. Nothing less, nothing more." — LB_0016 > "Very helpful for learning the fretboard. Awesome app. Simple but does what it promises. I’ve struggled to learn the names of the notes on my fretboard for ages but this gamified approach has worked where repetition has failed. The app is so good it’d be worth paying, but it’s actually FREE! 🙏" — PatrickDale > "FretGenius is truly genius. I already know the fretboard pretty well but FretGenius has helped me narrow in on some trouble spots I wasn't even aware of (areas I was slow at finding) . And it's free! Try this amazing app and see for yourself." — Jim > "Very nice application, it really helps. I like the fact that you cannot go on unless you wait for the 4 hours. Also the fact that there are no ads and the custom fretboard make it very enjoyable." — Lorenzo C. ## Practice Without Distractions No ads No account required Works offline ## Frequently Asked Questions How much time does a session take? Most sessions are about 2 minutes for 35 focused prompts. Is FretGenius free? Yes. The core training flow is free to use. Does it work offline? Yes. You can practice without an internet connection. Which instruments are supported right now? Guitar in Standard E tuning is supported today. Want deeper product details? [Visit the FretGenius app page](/fretboard-trainer/). ## Start Your Note Path Today Download FretGenius and begin learning the fretboard in just 2 minutes a day. [Download for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Download for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) 2 minutes a day · No ads · No account required [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) ## Guitar Fretboard Note Trainer App for iOS & Android | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/fretboard-trainer/ Last updated: January 2026 # Guitar Fretboard Note Trainer App for iOS and Android FretGenius is the **best fretboard trainer app** for building sub‑2‑second note recall on your iPhone or Android device. Learn guitar notes with **~2-minute daily sessions** (35 attempts) and a guided progression system (Note Path). Prove your progress with **scored Phase Checks** that require **Accuracy + Speed + Stability** before you advance. Heatmaps show exactly where you hesitate so you stop guessing and start knowing the guitar fretboard. **Works offline**—practice anywhere without an internet connection. [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) ## What makes this guitar fretboard app different Most learn guitar notes apps give you prompts and hope you stick with them. FretGenius adds a short daily loop, measurable gates, and heatmap feedback so you know exactly when progress is real. Available on iOS and Android with full offline support. - **2-minute daily loop** that is easy to repeat and track on your phone. - **Accuracy + Speed + Stability gates** that prevent luck-based progress. - **Heatmaps** that highlight weak spots so fretboard memorization stays targeted. - **Offline mode**—train anywhere without an internet connection. ## What the app looks like Note Quiz for fast recall reps. Heatmaps show exactly what to fix. Play Along applies recall musically. ## Key takeaways - **2 minutes/day** (35 focused attempts) beats random noodling. - **Phase-based progression** (Note Path) prevents "I kinda know it" plateaus. - **Gates** require accuracy *and* speed (and repeatability) before leveling up. - **Heatmaps** show weak spots by position, not vibes. - Works for serious practice: measurable, repeatable, boring-in-a-good-way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## What this guitar fretboard note trainer app actually trains Most guitarists learn **shapes** (chords/scales) without knowing the **fretboard notes underneath**. FretGenius trains the missing skill: **instant note recall anywhere on the guitar neck**—so you can build chords anywhere, target chord tones in solos, and communicate with other musicians without translating everything into "box shapes." This app helps you build **instant fretboard note recall** and achieve full neck fluency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## How it works (the loop) 1 ### Learn with Note Quiz (on-screen drills) 2 ### Apply with Play Along (backing tracks + prompts) 3 ### Prove with Phase Check (scored assessment) [Learn more about the phased note recall method](/method/note-path/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Practice modes (what you get) ### Note Quiz (practice) On-screen prompts. **No guitar required.** Designed for quick, high-volume recall reps. ### Phase Check (scored) A short assessment (**35 attempts, ~1.5 minutes**) that can advance your phase *only if you meet the gate*. ### Play Along (musical practice) Backed by tracks with beat-aligned prompts so you use note knowledge in actual playing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## The gates (this is the part most apps don't do) You don't "level up" because you played for 10 minutes. You advance when you demonstrate skill. | Gate | What it measures | Why it matters | |----|----|----| | Accuracy | Correct answers | Prevents sloppy guessing | | Speed | Median answer time target | Builds instant recall (not slow lookup) | | Stability | Pass streak requirement | Prevents luck-based advancement | [See the exact Phase Check requirements](/method/note-path/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Proof you can see (heatmaps) After sessions, you get a **fretboard heatmap** of attempts. It shows exactly where you're slow or wrong so your next session isn't random. [Heatmap walkthrough](/method/note-path/#heatmaps) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Who this is for ### Beginners learning open strings and first positions ### Self-taught players filling gaps you didn't know you had ### Intermediate/advanced pushing recall under time pressure ### Teachers & students measurable routines and benchmarks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Quick facts | | | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Instrument/tuning | Guitar, **Standard E** (current Note Path availability) | | Session size | 35 attempts | | Session time | ~2 minutes (Phase Check ~1.5 minutes) | | Progression | Note Path phases + gates | | Tracking | heatmaps + summaries | | Privacy | no ads; minimal analytics; works offline | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## FAQ How long does it take to build fast fretboard note recall? Most players can make noticeable gains quickly, but the timeline depends on your definition of "fast." If your goal is sub-2-second recall under time pressure, train timed recall daily and measure median response time. What does "under 2 seconds" mean? It's a practical recall target: you see a note prompt and can immediately locate it without counting frets or searching patterns. Is the app free? Yes. The core training flow is free to use. Do I need an account? No. You can start training without creating an account. Does it work offline? Yes—train anywhere without an internet connection. Which devices are supported? FretGenius is available on iOS and Android. What tunings are supported? Guitar in Standard E tuning is supported today. Do I need a guitar in my hands? Not for Note Quiz. Play Along uses the guitar. [How to memorize the guitar fretboard (DIY guide)](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) ### Start your Note Path - 2 minutes/day - 35 focused attempts - Heatmaps + coaching [Download for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Download for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) #### Related - [Phased guitar note recall method](/method/note-path/) - [How to memorize the guitar fretboard](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) - [Free online guitar fretboard note trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/) (web-based) - [Guitar fretboard speed test](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/) (web-based) - [Build your guitar practice stack](/works-with/) - [Privacy Policy](/privacy/) ## Learn Center — Fretboard Memorization Guides | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/learn/ # Learn: Fretboard Memorization Guides Fretboard memorization is a skill you build over time, not a fact you cram once. The Learn Center collects practical guides, routines, and drills that focus on fast note recall instead of pattern guessing. Each guide is designed to help you move from “I can work it out” to “I can answer instantly.” The goal is simple: short, repeatable practice you can do daily, paired with clear pass conditions so you can measure progress. If you want a structured system with gates and heatmaps, the [FretGenius app](/fretboard-trainer/) shows how to pace those sessions, while the [free online tools](/tools/) help you spot where you hesitate. Every article is written to be actionable in under 10 minutes, so you can read it once and then spend your time practicing. Save the routines you like, retest weekly, and keep expanding the neck in phases. [How to Memorize the Guitar Fretboard (Fast) A practical plan to memorize fretboard notes: timed recall, daily 2-minute sessions, drills, mistakes to avoid, and a 7-day/30-day routine. Updated January 11, 2026](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) ### Ready to start training? Download FretGenius and begin your Note Path today. [Download for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Download for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) Next step ## Free online fretboard note trainer Pick a tool, review the method, or jump into the full app. [Learn hub Fretboard memorization guides.](/learn/)[Free online fretboard note trainer Quick browser reps for instant recall.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/)[Note Path method How phases and gates drive progress.](/method/note-path/)[Fretboard trainer app Full guided system with tracking.](/fretboard-trainer/) ## How to Memorize the Guitar Fretboard (Fast) | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/ [Home](/)/[Learn](/learn/)/How to Memorize the Guitar Fretboard (Fast) Last updated: January 11, 2026 # How to Memorize the Guitar Fretboard (Fast) The fastest way to memorize the fretboard is **timed note recall** in small daily sessions: prompt a random note, answer immediately, and track where you hesitate. Start with a limited zone (open strings → one string → pairs), then expand. Aim for **accurate recall under ~2 seconds**, not slow “figure it out” note-finding. ## Key takeaways - Memorizing = **instant recall**, not “I can calculate it.” - Daily small reps beat occasional long sessions. - Expand the neck in phases so you don’t drown. - Use a timer and a pass condition to avoid lying to yourself. - Track weak spots and drill them directly. ## What most guitarists do wrong - Memorize shapes but never learn the notes under them - Count frets every time (feels like progress, isn’t) - Practice “things you’re already good at” because it feels good - Never measure speed, so recall stays slow forever ## The seven-step routine (copy/paste and follow) 1. **Pick a zone** (start small) 2. **Randomize note prompts** (not predictable sequences) 3. **Answer immediately** (no counting) 4. **Track time + accuracy** 5. **Find weak spots** (specific strings/frets/notes) 6. **Do a short focused drill** on weak spots 7. **Retest** under the same conditions ## The two-minute daily drill (practical template) | Step | Time | What you do | Goal | |-------------------|------|--------------------------------|---------------------| | Warm-up prompts | 30s | easy zone you already know | prime recall | | Timed recall set | 60s | random prompts in current zone | stay honest | | Weak-spot cleanup | 30s | drill the worst spot | shrink the red zone | If you can’t keep the whole thing to 2 minutes, you won’t do it every day. Consistency wins. If you want a guided approach, the [guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) mirrors this structure with iOS and Android support. ## Week-one plan (beginner to solid foundation) **Day 1–2:** Open strings + 12th fret anchors **Day 3–4:** One string (low E) across the first 12 frets **Day 5:** A string across the first 12 frets **Day 6:** Mix E + A randomly **Day 7:** Quick retest: random prompts across E + A Key idea: don’t “advance” because a week passed. Advance because you’re fast and accurate. ## Monthly plan (actually memorize, not kinda know) **Week 1:** Open strings + E/A **Week 2:** Add D/G **Week 3:** Add B/high E, mix string pairs **Week 4:** Full neck random prompts + spot drills If you want structure, use the [phased guitar note recall method](/method/note-path/) to formalize the progression with accuracy, speed, and stability gates. ## Drills (choose one or two, don’t collect them) ### Drill A: Random Note Recall Prompt random notes; answer instantly. If you want quick web reps without installing anything, use the [free online guitar fretboard note trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/) in your browser. ### Drill B: “Find every F” Pick a note (F), find it across the neck in your zone. Switch notes daily. ### Drill C: Octave checks Find a note, then find its octave position. (This reinforces neck geometry.) ### Drill D: Musical application Over a backing track, target one note per bar (forces context). If you use Play Along, it’s exactly this idea. ## Want the full guided system? If you want structure, scoring, and gates, visit the [guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) (iOS and Android) to see the complete Note Path system. You can also keep this guide as your daily fretboard memorization routine and retest your speed with the [guitar fretboard speed test](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/) or practice with the [free online fretboard note trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/). ## Related - [Guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) — the full iOS/Android app with Note Path - [Phased guitar note recall method](/method/note-path/) — how accuracy, speed, and stability gates work - [Free online guitar fretboard note trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/) — practice in your browser, no download - [Guitar fretboard speed test](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/) — test your note recall time - [Build your guitar practice stack](/works-with/) — how FretGenius fits with other apps ## Frequently Asked Questions How do I learn the notes on the guitar fretboard? Start with a small zone and train timed recall with random prompts daily. Expand the zone only after speed and accuracy improve. What's the fastest way to memorize the fretboard? Timed recall + a strict "no counting" rule + daily consistency. If you measure nothing, you improve slowly. How long does it take to learn the fretboard? It depends on your goal. "I can work it out" is quick. "I can answer instantly under time pressure" takes longer. Track median response time to make this objective. Should I learn notes or shapes first? Both matter. Shapes help you play; note recall helps you understand and communicate. If you already have shapes, note recall is your biggest unlock. ### Ready to start training? Download FretGenius and begin your Note Path today. [Download for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Download for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) Next step ## Free online fretboard note trainer Turn this guide into action with a quick tool or the full system. [Learn hub More fretboard guides and drills.](/learn/)[Free online fretboard note trainer Fast recall reps in your browser.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/)[Note Path method How phases and gates build recall.](/method/note-path/)[Fretboard trainer app The full guided system with progress tracking.](/fretboard-trainer/) ## Guitar Note Recall Method: Phased Practice | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/method/note-path/ Last updated: January 2026 # Note Path: The Guitar Note Recall Method **Note Path** is a **guitar note recall method** that trains guitarists to locate any note on the fretboard with **fast, reliable recall** (target: **sub-2 seconds**). This phased fretboard practice routine uses progression (open strings → strings → pairs → full neck) and three gates—**Accuracy, Speed, Stability**—so you advance only when your fretboard memory is real. ## Key takeaways - Phases control **scope** (what part of the neck you're responsible for). - Phase Checks control **proof** (scored, short, and repeatable). - Stability prevents "I passed once" from becoming fake progress. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## The loop: Learn → Apply → Prove ### 1) LEARN: Note Quiz (practice) On-screen drills. No guitar required. High rep count, low friction. ### 2) APPLY: Play Along (with guitar) Backing tracks + beat-aligned prompts to apply note knowledge musically. ### 3) PROVE: Phase Check (scored) A short assessment that can advance progression if you hit the gate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## The phases (progression model) You don't start with the full neck unless you're already there. Note Path expands the allowed "Zone" over time. | Phase | Scope | |--------------------|----------------------------------| | Open Strings | Open strings only | | Low E String | Low E string, frets 0–12 | | A String | A string, frets 0–12 | | E + A Pair | Both strings combined | | … | (more string pairs) | | Full Fretboard | All strings, natural notes | | Full + Accidentals | All notes including sharps/flats | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## The gates (how advancement works) ### Gate 1: Accuracy You must demonstrate correctness, not "close enough." ### Gate 2: Speed Speed is measured as **median answer time** with a target threshold. ### Gate 3: Stability (anti-luck system) Stability is your **Phase Check streak**: - Pass a Phase Check → **+1 Stability** - Fail a Phase Check → stability resets for that phase - Earn **2 Stability in a row** to advance This is how you prevent luck-based advancement and force consolidation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Phase Check requirements To move up, you'll need **35 out of 35 correct** with a median answer time at or below the target for your phase. Example requirement strings (depending on phase): - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **1.2s** - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **1.4s** - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **1.5s** - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **1.6s** - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **1.9s** - 35/35 correct with median answer ≤ **2.0s** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Cooldowns (why you can't spam Phase Checks) After a Phase Check, the app may enforce a cooldown (**4 hours** after the first Phase Check) to make assessments meaningful and support learning consolidation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Heatmaps (how to read them) A heatmap visualizes your attempt history by fret position. - **Green** = strong / fast / correct history - **Red** = slow or error-prone areas that need work **How to use it:** 1. Identify the red cluster 2. Run a short focused practice session on that zone 3. Retest with a Phase Check when available ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Current availability **Note Path is currently available for Guitar with Standard E tuning.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## FAQ What's the difference between Note Quiz and Phase Check? Note Quiz is practice. Phase Check is scored and is the only mode that advances phases. Why median time? Median is harder to game than average and better represents typical recall speed. Why require 35/35? Because "pretty good" under time pressure is not the same as "I know the neck." The strict accuracy gate forces clean recall. Ready to start your Note Path? [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fretboard-trainer-fretgenius/id6745743460?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing_page) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fretgenius&referrer=utm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dlanding_page) Next step ## Start training Turn the method into daily practice. [Guitar fretboard note trainer app Start the guided Note Path system on iOS or Android.](/fretboard-trainer/)[How to memorize the guitar fretboard Fretboard memorization techniques and daily drills.](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/)[Free online guitar fretboard note trainer Practice note recall in your browser, no download.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/)[Guitar fretboard speed test Test your guitar note recall speed online.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/) ## Privacy Policy | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/privacy/ # Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** February 18, 2026 ## 1. Introduction Welcome to FretGenius! This Privacy Policy explains how FretGenius ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our website (\`fretgenius.app\`), marketing landing pages, web application (\`web.fretgenius.app\`), mobile applications (iOS and Android), and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). Your privacy is important to us. We aim to be transparent about what we collect, how we use it to operate and improve the Service, and the third parties we rely on for analytics, attribution, subscriptions/billing operations, and error monitoring. ## 2. Information We Collect We collect information that helps us operate, improve, and measure the effectiveness of FretGenius. Depending on how you use the Service, this may include: - **Service and Account Data (Pseudonymous):** When you use the mobile app or web application, we create a pseudonymous account record so we can provide core features like saving and syncing your progress. This may include: - A randomly generated account/bootstrap identifier (for example, a "bootstrap id"). - Device identifiers when provided by the app (for example, Android ID or iOS Identifier for Vendor (IDFV)) to help keep your account consistent across reinstalls. - Onboarding questionnaire responses (for example, experience level or preferences) when you choose to answer them. - Practice and progress data (for example, practice sessions, note-path attempts, accuracy, and response time metrics). - **Notifications (Practice Reminders):** If you enable practice reminders in the mobile app, we request permission to send notifications and schedule reminder notifications on your device based on the settings you choose (for example, days/times). We may also record analytics events when you open a reminder notification. - **Microphone Access and On-Device Audio Processing:** Some features (for example, Guitar Tuner, Microphone Note Trainer, Mic Note Trainer, and related microphone-based practice tools) request microphone permission. Raw microphone audio is processed on your device to detect pitch and provide feedback. **We do not upload or store raw microphone audio on our servers.** We may collect derived session information (for example, match counts, timing metrics, and mic-signal diagnostics) when needed to power progress features, reliability monitoring, and feedback diagnostics. - **Feedback You Submit:** If you submit feedback or contact support via the Service, we collect the contents of your message. 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We do **not** provide personal identifiers (such as name, email, or phone) to ad platforms from our landing page. - **Usage Analytics (via PostHog EU Cloud):** We use PostHog ( [posthog.com](https://posthog.com/) ) to understand how users interact with the Service (for example, which features are used and how often). We use PostHog's **EU-based cloud infrastructure**. Depending on the product surface, we configure PostHog with privacy protections such as: - Disabling cookie/storage persistence on `web.fretgenius.app`. - Masking captured text and element attributes in our web application. PostHog events may include pages/screens viewed and feature interactions. PostHog may also process technical data such as device type, OS, browser, and (depending on configuration) IP address and a pseudonymous device/user identifier (distinct id). For details on PostHog's data handling, see [PostHog's Privacy Policy](https://posthog.com/privacy). - **Crash Reports, Performance Monitoring, and Session Replay (via Sentry):** To help us diagnose and fix bugs, we use a third-party service, Sentry ( [sentry.io](https://sentry.io/welcome/) ). Depending on the app and configuration, Sentry may collect crash/error reports, performance data (for example, traces and profiling), and may capture session replays to help reproduce issues. In certain support and feedback flows, Sentry may also process submitted feedback content and diagnostics context. This data typically includes: - Device type (e.g., iPhone model, Android device model) - Operating system and version (e.g., iOS 17, Android 14) - Application version - Technical details about the error (e.g., stack traces). - Performance diagnostics (for example, timing information) - Potentially, the device's IP address (processed by Sentry according to their policy). - Support/feedback form fields you submit (for example, message text and contact email). - Mic-trainer diagnostics summaries and optional diagnostic attachments (no raw audio). **Important:** Session replays may capture on-screen content and interactions in the app or website. We do not intend to collect sensitive information; please avoid entering sensitive information into feedback fields and do not include it in support messages. For details, see [Sentry's Privacy Policy](https://sentry.io/privacy/). FretGenius does not require creating a username/password account to use core features. If you choose to provide an email address for feedback, we will use it only for follow-up related to your message. ## 3. How We Use Information We use the collected information to: - **Provide and operate the Service:** Create and maintain your pseudonymous account, save and sync onboarding and practice/progress data, and deliver core app functionality. - **Microphone-based features:** Detect pitch on-device and provide tuner and microphone-trainer feedback. - **Advertising/Attribution:** To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and understand which sources/campaigns lead to store clicks and installs. This includes recording UTMs and network click IDs when present. - **Analytics:** Understand how the Service is used (in aggregate) so we can improve features, usability, and performance. - **Debugging and reliability:** Identify, analyze, and fix bugs, crashes, and performance issues. - **Subscriptions and billing support:** Verify and refresh subscription entitlements, unlock paid features, support restore/manage flows, and troubleshoot subscription issues. - **Support and feedback:** Review and respond to feedback you submit. ## 4. Cookies, Local Storage, and Similar Technologies **Analytics (Web):** On `web.fretgenius.app`, we configure PostHog to disable persistence (no analytics cookies/local storage). On marketing landing pages, PostHog may use first-party cookies or local storage to maintain a pseudonymous identifier unless you block cookies/storage. **Advertising Pixels:** Our landing pages include advertising and conversion measurement tags from Google Ads, Meta, and Reddit. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to attribute conversions and prevent fraud. You can control or block these cookies in your browser settings. We do not set first-party tracking cookies for these purposes. **Functional storage (Web):** We may use browser storage for functional purposes such as remembering an A/B test variant, persisting UTMs for the current session, or storing interface preferences. **Mobile storage:** Our mobile app uses on-device storage for functional purposes (such as preferences and ensuring certain one-time tasks run only once). ## 5. Legal Basis for Processing Depending on your location and applicable law (including the GDPR in the EU/EEA), we process information as needed to provide the Service (for example, saving and syncing your progress) and for our **legitimate interests** in operating, improving, and securing FretGenius (for example, analytics, debugging, and measuring marketing effectiveness). Where required, we may rely on your consent for certain tracking/marketing technologies. ## 6. Data Sharing, Disclosure, and Processors We do not sell or rent your information. We share limited data only with the following third-party service providers (data processors) who help us operate the Service: - **Google Ads:** Advertising conversion measurement. See [Google Ads Policies](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) and [Ad Center](https://myadcenter.google.com/). - **Meta (Facebook) Pixel:** Advertising conversion measurement. See [Meta Privacy Policy](https://www.facebook.com/policy.php) and [Ad Preferences](https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/advertisers/). - **Reddit Pixel:** Advertising conversion measurement. See [Reddit Privacy Policy](https://www.reddit.com/policies/privacy-policy). - **Singular:** Mobile attribution and measurement (including SKAdNetwork on iOS where applicable). See [Singular's Privacy Policy](https://www.singular.net/privacy-policy/). - **RevenueCat:** Subscription infrastructure for in-app purchases, entitlement verification, restore, and customer-center management. See [RevenueCat's Privacy Policy](https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/). - **Apple App Store and Google Play:** In-app purchase billing providers that process transactions and subscriptions under their own terms and privacy policies. - **Sentry:** For crash/error reporting and performance monitoring (and session replay where enabled), as well as support/feedback submission processing. - **PostHog, Inc.:** For usage analytics. We utilize PostHog's **EU Cloud platform** (servers located within the European Union) to process and store the analytics data described in Section 2. PostHog acts as a data processor on our behalf according to their Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy. We may also disclose information if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, prevent wrongdoing, protect user safety, or defend against legal liability. ## 7. Data Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information we process, including access controls and encryption in transit. We also rely on the security measures implemented by our third-party providers (such as Sentry, PostHog, Singular, and RevenueCat) to protect the data they process on our behalf. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. ## 8. Data Retention - **Service Data (account, onboarding, practice/progress):** Retained for as long as needed to provide the Service and operate the account, unless you request deletion or we no longer need it for legitimate business purposes. - **Feedback Submissions:** Retained as long as needed to address your feedback and improve the Service. - **Support Contact Submissions:** Retained as long as needed to respond to and resolve support requests. - **Attribution Data:** Retained as long as needed for campaign measurement and fraud prevention. - **Subscription Metadata:** Retained as long as needed to operate subscription entitlements, handle restore/manage flows, support troubleshooting, and comply with legal/accounting obligations. - **Sentry Data:** Retained according to Sentry's standard practices or our configuration, typically for a limited period (e.g., 90 days) sufficient for bug analysis. - **PostHog Data:** Analytics data processed on PostHog's EU Cloud is retained according to the retention period configured in our PostHog account settings, typically for a limited duration suitable for analysis purposes, after which it is deleted according to PostHog's processes. ## 9. Your Data Protection Rights Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (such as the GDPR in the EU/EEA or the CCPA in California), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These can include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, or object to the processing of your data, as well as the right to data portability. Because some of our data is associated with pseudonymous identifiers (such as an account/bootstrap id or an analytics distinct id), we may need additional information from you to locate and act on your request. The data processed by our third-party providers (such as Sentry, PostHog, Singular, and RevenueCat) is also subject to their respective privacy policies and data handling practices. If you have questions about your data or wish to inquire about exercising potential rights, please contact us at . We will address your inquiry to the best of our ability within the constraints of the data we process. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe our processing of information infringes applicable data protection laws. **Ads Preferences and Opt-Outs:** You can manage how advertising platforms use your data: - [Google Ad Center](https://myadcenter.google.com/) and [Google opt-out tools](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) - [Meta Ad Preferences](https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/advertisers/) - Browser controls to block third-party cookies or tracking scripts ## 10. Children's Privacy FretGenius is not directed to children under the age defined by applicable laws (for example, 13 in the US, 16 in parts of the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's information may have been provided to us (for example, via a feedback form), please contact us at and we will work to address the issue. ## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. ## 12. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: ## Terms of Service | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/terms/ # Terms of Service **Effective Date:** February 18, 2026 ## 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using the FretGenius application on any platform (iOS, Android, Web) (the "Service"), provided by FretGenius ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. ## 2. Description of Service FretGenius is a guitar fretboard note training app designed to improve note recall speed and accuracy. The Service includes features such as practice modes (for example, Note Quiz), scored assessments (for example, Phase Check), visual feedback (for example, heatmaps), tuner tools, and microphone-based trainers. Some features may depend on platform, device support, instrument/tuning configuration, and subscription status. ## 3. Service Access and Pseudonymous Records Core use of FretGenius does not require a traditional username/password account. However, we may create and maintain pseudonymous identifiers and service records to operate core features (such as progress sync, reliability, and subscription/support workflows). ## 4. License to Use the Service Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Service on devices you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. ## 5. Restrictions on Use You agree not to: - Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works based on the Service or any part thereof. - Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service, or attempt to discover its source code. - Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks. - Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices (including copyright and trademark notices) on the Service. - Use the Service in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect, or inhibit other users from fully enjoying the Service, or that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of the Service. ## 6. Intellectual Property Rights The Service, including its visual interfaces, graphics, design, compilation, information, data, computer code (including source code or object code), products, software, features (like the specific implementation of the note quiz, scale visualizer, realistic fret spacing calculations), sounds, and all other elements of the Service ("Materials") are protected by intellectual property and other laws. All Materials contained in the Service are the property of FretGenius or our third-party licensors. Except as expressly authorized by us in these Terms, you may not make use of the Materials. We reserve all rights to the Materials not granted expressly in these Terms. ## 7. Third-Party Services The Service relies on third-party providers, including analytics, error monitoring, subscription infrastructure, and app-store billing providers (for example, Sentry, PostHog, RevenueCat, Apple App Store, and Google Play). Your use of the Service acknowledges that these providers may process data as described in our Privacy Policy and under their own terms and policies. ## 8. Paid Subscriptions (FretGenius PRO) Certain features are available only with an active FretGenius PRO subscription. Subscription purchases are offered through in-app purchase providers (Apple App Store and/or Google Play), and we may use RevenueCat to operate entitlement and subscription-management flows. Pricing, billing period, trial availability, and other purchase terms are shown to you at the time of purchase in the app/paywall/store flow. Subscriptions may renew automatically unless canceled according to the applicable app-store terms. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your app-store account settings (and where available, through in-app customer center flows). Restore flows are provided for eligible purchases. Refunds, if any, are governed by the applicable app-store policies. We may change subscription features, eligibility, or pricing from time to time, with notice where required by applicable law. ## 9. Microphone Features and Permissions Some features require microphone permission (for example, tuner or microphone-based trainer experiences). If microphone permission is denied or revoked, those features may be unavailable. Audio processing for pitch detection is performed on-device as described in our Privacy Policy. ## 10. Disclaimers THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WHILE WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY IN MUSIC THEORY REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT USING THE SERVICE WILL RESULT IN MASTERY OF ANY INSTRUMENT OR MUSICAL CONCEPT. YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. ## 11. Limitation of Liability TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FretGenius, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (a) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE; (b) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE (INCLUDING SENTRY, POSTHOG, REVENUECAT, APPLE, OR GOOGLE); (c) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; OR (d) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF FretGenius EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD \$100.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. ## 12. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FretGenius and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, or your violation of these Terms. ## 13. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by posting the revised Terms within the Service or updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after the revised Terms have become effective indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to the current version of the Terms. ## 14. Termination We may terminate or suspend your license to access or use the Service at any time, for any reason or no reason, including for breaching these Terms. You may terminate these Terms at any time by ceasing to use the Service and uninstalling the application. Upon termination, your license to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and any other provisions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination. ## 15. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: ## Free Guitar Fretboard Tools & Trainers | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/tools/ # Tools: Online Fretboard Trainers These are free, web-based tools you can run in a browser to sharpen note recall. Each tool is intentionally short and focused, so you can get instant feedback without installing anything. Use them as quick daily reps or as a check-in to see where you hesitate. The Note Trainer is for steady, high-volume recall across 12 frets. The Two-Second Challenge is a speed test that puts a timer on your answers so you can see whether recall is truly instant. These are quick, no-download browser tools. If you want structured progression, scoring gates, offline practice, and heatmaps, use the [FretGenius app](/fretboard-trainer/). For now, pick a tool below and run a quick session. [Trainer Guitar Fretboard Note Trainer Tap every position, get instant feedback, and sharpen natural note recall across 12 frets. Open note trainer →](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/) [Challenge Two-Second Fretboard Note Challenge Sprint through 20 prompts, track your accuracy, and see how fast you can recall notes. Open two-second challenge →](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/) Next step ## Want structure? Pair quick web tools with a guided progression. [Tools hub Every free fretboard tool in one place.](/tools/)[Note Path method How phases and gates build recall.](/method/note-path/)[Fretboard trainer app Full guided system with progress tracking.](/fretboard-trainer/)[How to memorize the fretboard (fast) DIY routine and daily drills.](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) ## Free Online Guitar Fretboard Note Trainer | FretGenius Tools URL: https://fretgenius.app/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/ # Free Online Guitar Fretboard Note Trainer 📱 Training on your phone? Full-screen, distraction-free — just the fretboard [Launch Mobile-Optimized Trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/mobile/) ## What this free online guitar fretboard note trainer does This **web-based guitar note trainer** runs directly **in your browser**—**no download required**. Test natural-note recall across the first 12 frets without installing anything. Tap a note position, get instant feedback, and keep moving. The goal is not to count frets or rely on shapes, but to build instant recognition of fretboard notes anywhere on the guitar neck. ## How to use it 1. Pick a string or start anywhere on the board. 2. Tap the note you see and commit quickly (no counting). 3. Track where you hesitate and repeat the weakest areas. 4. Keep sessions short so you can repeat them daily. ## Who this is for - Beginners who know chord shapes but not note names. - Self-taught players filling in gaps across the neck. - Intermediate players chasing faster recall. - Teachers who want a quick assessment tool. ## What good guitar note recall looks like Aim for clean, fast answers on the first try. If you are hesitating on a specific string or fret area, that is your next practice target. The best results come from short daily sessions with a clear pass condition, not long occasional bursts. **Ready for more structure?** When you consistently beat 2 seconds, move to the [gated Note Path in the guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) for iOS and Android. ## FAQ ### Does this free online tool replace the full guitar fretboard note trainer app? No. This is a quick free web-based tool for browser practice with no download required. The full [FretGenius app for iOS and Android](/fretboard-trainer/) adds structured phases, scoring, gates, offline support, and progress tracking. ### Can I use this without a guitar? Yes. The goal is mental note recall. You can always add real playing later to connect it musically. ### Is this a full fretboard? It focuses on the first 12 frets for fast recall. That range covers most core patterns and is the best place to train first. Next step ## Want structure? Move from quick reps to a guided system and clear gates. [Guitar fretboard speed test Test your note recall time with a 2-second challenge.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/)[Guitar fretboard note trainer app Full iOS/Android app with gated progression and heatmaps.](/fretboard-trainer/)[Phased guitar note recall method How phases and gates build real fretboard memory.](/method/note-path/)[How to memorize the guitar fretboard Fretboard memorization techniques and daily drills.](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) ## Free Guitar Fretboard Speed Test | FretGenius URL: https://fretgenius.app/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/ # Two-Second Fretboard Note Challenge 📱 Training on your phone? Full-screen, distraction-free — just the fretboard [Launch Mobile-Optimized Challenge](/tools/guitar-fretboard-two-second-note-challenge/mobile/) ## A free online guitar fretboard speed test This **guitar note recall test** runs directly **in your browser**—**no download required**. Measure how fast you can recall natural notes across the first 12 frets. You get 20 prompts with a two-second timer, which makes it easy to spot whether you truly know a note or are still counting. Use this web-based fretboard speed test as a snapshot of your current recall time, then retest weekly. ## How to run the challenge 1. Start the challenge and commit to quick answers. 2. Do not count frets or use shape shortcuts. 3. Let the timer force honest recall. 4. Review your results and identify slow zones. ## How to read your guitar note recall test results Look for two signals: accuracy and response time. If accuracy is high but time is slow, you need more speed reps with the [free online fretboard note trainer](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/). If accuracy is low, shrink the zone and drill that string first. Either way, the result page gives you a clear starting point for the next session. **Ready for gated progression?** When you consistently beat 2 seconds, move to the [guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) for iOS and Android with accuracy, speed, and stability gates. ## Who this is for - Players who think they know the notes but want proof. - Teachers who want a quick baseline for students. - Anyone tracking progress toward sub-2-second recall. ## FAQ ### Is this online speed test the same as a Phase Check in the app? No. This is a simple web-based guitar fretboard speed test that runs in your browser. Phase Checks in the full [guitar fretboard note trainer app](/fretboard-trainer/) are scored, gated, and tied to progression with offline support. ### What should my goal time be? Use the two-second limit as your baseline. When you consistently beat it, you are ready to tighten the goal. ### Can I share my results? Yes. The results page is designed to be shareable, but it is not indexed by search engines. Next step ## Want structure? Turn this speed test into a full progression plan. [Free online guitar fretboard note trainer Practice note recall in your browser, no download.](/tools/guitar-fretboard-note-trainer/)[Guitar fretboard note trainer app Full iOS/Android app with gated progression and heatmaps.](/fretboard-trainer/)[Phased guitar note recall method How phases and gates build real fretboard memory.](/method/note-path/)[How to memorize the guitar fretboard Fretboard memorization techniques and daily drills.](/learn/how-to-memorize-the-fretboard/) ## Guitar Practice Stack: FretGenius + Your Favorite Apps URL: https://fretgenius.app/works-with/ Works with your favorite guitar apps # Build your guitar practice stack (and stop plateauing) Course apps are great for lessons and consistency. Tab and chord apps are great for learning songs. Many players still plateau because they never build neck fluency - instant note recall across the fretboard - so improvisation, transposing, and learning by ear stay hard. [Start your Note Path (35 reps - ~2 min)](#download) [Jump to your app](#pick-your-app) - Find any note anywhere **in under 2 seconds** (trained and measured). - Heatmaps reveal weak spots so you stop practicing what you already know. - [Accuracy, Speed, and Stability gates](/method/note-path/) prevent luck-based progress. - Works offline. No ads. No account required. Stack framing ## Keep your main app. Add FretGenius for the missing bottleneck. Course platforms teach lessons. Tab and chord apps teach songs. FretGenius builds the one skill that makes all of it easier: instant note recall across the neck. ### Course platforms Lessons and structure. Examples: [Yousician](https://yousician.com/), [Simply Guitar](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simply-guitar-learn-guitar/id1476695335), [Fender Play](https://www.fender.com/play), [Justin Guitar](https://justinguitarapp.com/), [Gibson App](https://www.gibson.app/), [Fretello](https://fretello.com/), [Coach Guitar](https://coachguitar.com/en/) ### Song and tab libraries Repertoire and playback. Examples: [Ultimate Guitar](https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/), [Songsterr](https://www.songsterr.com/) ### Chord and recognition tools Quick jam entry. Example: [Chordify](https://chordify.net/) ### FretGenius Neck fluency skill engine. 2 minutes a day to build **fast note recall**, target weak spots, and apply it musically. ## Pick what you use Jump to the app you already use and see the best stack. [Yousician](#yousician) [Simply Guitar](#simply-guitar) [Fender Play](#fender-play) [Justin Guitar](#justin-guitar) [Gibson App](#gibson-app) [Fretello](#fretello) [Coach Guitar](#coach-guitar) [Ultimate Guitar](#ultimate-guitar) [Songsterr](#songsterr) [Chordify](#chordify) ## How the matrix works This is not a "who is better" table. It shows what each category is primarily optimized for. Primary Secondary Not a focus Varies Ratings reflect publicly described product positioning and common usage patterns. Features vary by plan and are updated over time. Last reviewed: January 2026. ## Comparison matrix: what each type of app is optimized for | Focus area | FretGenius (Neck Fluency Skill Engine) | Course Platforms (Yousician, Simply Guitar, Fender Play, Justin Guitar, Gibson App, Fretello, Coach Guitar) | Tabs/Libraries (Ultimate Guitar, Songsterr) | Chord/Recognition Tools (Chordify) | |----|----|----|----|----| | Instant fretboard note recall training (note to fret) | Primary | Secondary | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Measured speed goals (sub-2s targets) | Primary | Not a focus | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Weak-spot targeting (position-level heatmaps) | Primary | Varies | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Objective benchmarks and progress analytics | Primary | Secondary | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Guided progression with gates (Accuracy + Speed + Stability) | Primary | Varies | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Short daily sessions that actually fit (35 reps - ~2 min) | Primary | Secondary | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Musical transfer (backing tracks + time-based prompts) | Primary | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary | | Learn specific songs | Not a focus | Secondary | Primary | Primary | | Large repertoire catalog (tabs, chords, audio tools) | Not a focus | Secondary | Primary | Primary | | Full course or video lessons | Not a focus (short lessons only) | Primary | Not a focus | Not a focus | | Works offline | Primary | Varies | Varies | Varies | | Privacy-first, no ads, minimal friction | Primary | Varies | Varies | Varies | If you already have a course app or tab app you like, do not replace it. **Add FretGenius** to build the one skill that makes everything else easier: **instant note recall across the neck**. [Start your Note Path](#download) [Try the 2+20 Method](#two-plus-twenty) ## The 2+20 Method (simple, sustainable, effective) A tiny FretGenius habit paired with your main app keeps you moving without overhauling your routine. 2 minutes ### FretGenius Note Path 35 reps to prime sub-2s note targeting. 10-20 minutes ### Your main app Lessons, songs, tabs, or jamming. Optional 3 minutes ### FretGenius Play Along Apply today's zone musically with backing tracks. [Try the 2+20 Method now](#download) ## Common stacks that work ### Course app + FretGenius Best if you want structure but feel stuck improvising. - 2m FretGenius (Note Path) - 15m course lesson - 3m FretGenius (Play Along) ### Tabs app + FretGenius Best if you can learn songs but do not see the neck. - Learn a riff in tabs - 2m FretGenius targeting the riff's chord tones - Replay the riff in a new position ### Chordify + FretGenius Best if you jam often but default to the same shapes. - Pick a song or key center in Chordify - 2m FretGenius in that key's zone - Jam chord tones beyond open-position grips ### Teacher + FretGenius Best if you want measurable homework. - 2m per day FretGenius between lessons - Bring heatmap weak spots to your teacher Per-app guidance ## After your current app, add neck fluency Each section keeps your main app intact and adds FretGenius for fast note recall. ## After Yousician: turn practice time into neck fluency Official site: [Yousician](https://yousician.com/) ### What Yousician is great for - Interactive lessons and a structured learning path. - Playing along with songs and staying consistent. ### Where players commonly plateau - You can pass exercises by relying on shapes and patterns, but still hesitate when asked, "What note is that?" - Improvisation and transposing stay hard because note recall is not automatic. ### Add FretGenius for - Sub-2s note targeting across the neck (measured, not guessed). - Weak-spot heatmaps so you train what you avoid. - Accuracy, Speed, and Stability gates so progress is real. ### Suggested weekly split 3-5x per week Yousician + **2 minutes per day FretGenius** (plus 2-3 Play Along sessions per week). ## After Simply Guitar: go beyond getting started into note-level control Official page: [Simply Guitar](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simply-guitar-learn-guitar/id1476695335) ### What Simply Guitar is great for - Beginner-friendly, step-by-step lessons with app feedback. - Learning songs while you build fundamentals. ### Where players commonly plateau - You learn chords and riffs, but the fretboard still feels like fret numbers, not notes. - You can play songs, but struggle to move ideas to new keys or positions. ### Add FretGenius for - Turning shapes into named notes everywhere. - Speed and accuracy constraints that force true recall. - Clear progression and proof in about 2 minutes a day. ### Suggested stack 2m FretGenius - Simply Guitar lesson or song - optional 3m FretGenius Play Along. ## After Fender Play: make lessons transferable across the whole neck Official site: [Fender Play](https://www.fender.com/play) ### What Fender Play is great for - Bite-sized video lessons and guided learning paths. - A structured way to learn chords, scales, riffs, and songs. ### Where players commonly plateau - You know scales and chords, but cannot instantly target notes or chord tones mid-song. - The neck still feels segmented (open position vs up the neck). ### Add FretGenius for - Instant note recall that unlocks improvisation and chord-tone targeting. - Heatmaps to expose position gaps. - A daily micro-session that keeps progress moving on busy days. ### Suggested weekly split 3-4x per week Fender Play + **daily 2m FretGenius**. ## After Justin Guitar: add a measurement layer to your routine Official site: [Justin Guitar App](https://justinguitarapp.com/) ### What Justin Guitar is great for - Clear lessons and exercises you can follow at your own pace. - Play-along tracks and a practice-oriented approach. ### Where players commonly plateau - Practice becomes time spent rather than skill gained. - Fretboard knowledge stays conceptual instead of automatic. ### Add FretGenius for - Objective benchmarks (speed and accuracy) you can actually hit. - Weak-spot targeting so practice time compounds. - Short sessions that fit inside any routine without reshuffling it. ### Suggested stack 2m FretGenius before your Justin routine daily, then 1-2x per week Play Along for transfer. ## After Gibson App: convert feedback into full-neck fluency Official site: [Gibson App](https://www.gibson.app/) ### What the Gibson App is great for - Step-by-step learning paths from first chords to full songs. - Interactive lessons with real-time feedback. ### Where players commonly plateau - You can perform within the lesson context, but still hunt for notes elsewhere. - You progress in content, but the neck does not become a single mental map. ### Add FretGenius for - Rapid note recall that generalizes across styles and songs. - Heatmaps that show exactly which positions lag behind. - Stability gating with no lucky passes. ### Suggested weekly split Alternate days: Gibson lesson days + daily 2m FretGenius; add Play Along on non-lesson days. ## After Fretello: accelerate recall so your plan pays off faster Official site: [Fretello](https://fretello.com/) ### What Fretello is great for - Tailored practice plans, interactive exercises, and learning songs. - Real-time correction features (varies by mode and plan). ### Where players commonly plateau - Personalized plans help, but note naming everywhere stays undertrained. - Moving ideas to new positions can still feel like guesswork. ### Add FretGenius for - Sub-2s targeting that makes scales and chords usable in real time. - Weak-spot heatmaps for position coverage. - 2 minutes a day that stacks on top of any plan without friction. ### Suggested stack 2m FretGenius - Fretello practice session - 3m Play Along (1-3x per week). ## After Coach Guitar: translate colors into notes you can use anywhere Official site: [Coach Guitar](https://coachguitar.com/en/) ### What Coach Guitar is great for - A visual, color-based approach to learning songs quickly. - Step-by-step guidance designed to get you playing fast. ### Where players commonly plateau - Visual cues work, but can delay learning note names and fretboard mapping. - Transposing or moving parts to new areas of the neck feels hard. ### Add FretGenius for - Turning where to press into what note that is. - Full-neck mapping so you can relocate parts confidently. - A measured speed target so recall becomes automatic. ### Suggested stack Learn the song visually - 2m FretGenius targeting the song's key notes - replay in a new position. ## With Ultimate Guitar: stop reading fret numbers and start seeing notes Official site: [Ultimate Guitar](https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/) ### What Ultimate Guitar is great for - A massive chords and tabs library with song-focused tools. - Quick access to repertoire across genres. ### Where players commonly plateau - Tabs teach what to play, but not always what notes you are playing. - You learn songs but struggle to improvise or reharmonize. ### Add FretGenius for - Mapping a song's shapes to named notes and chord tones. - Faster position shifts because you are not guessing. - Heatmap-driven weak spot repair. ### Suggested stack Learn the song in Ultimate Guitar - 2m FretGenius in the song's key center - replay parts in alternate positions. ## With Songsterr: make position shifts effortless Official site: [Songsterr](https://www.songsterr.com/) ### What Songsterr is great for - Interactive tab playback for learning parts accurately. - A large library of tabs with play-along features. ### Where players commonly plateau - You can copy a part, but relocating it up the neck feels like starting over. - You default to one box per song. ### Add FretGenius for - Note-level control so you can move riffs without losing confidence. - Weak-spot targeting in the exact zones you avoid. - Musical transfer via Play Along. ### Suggested stack 2m FretGenius - Songsterr part replay at tempo - move the same part to a new neck zone. ## With Chordify: jam better by targeting chord tones on the fly Official site: [Chordify](https://chordify.net/) ### What Chordify is great for - Turning songs into playable chords and syncing them to music. - Fast entry into jamming with songs you already like. ### Where players commonly plateau - You can strum chords, but solos stay shape-based and repetitive. - You do not always know where chord tones live outside open position. ### Add FretGenius for - Rapid targeting of chord tones in multiple neck zones. - Key-center comfort that makes jamming feel guided, not random. - A tiny daily habit that makes jam time more musical. ### Suggested stack Pick a song - 2m FretGenius in that key zone - jam with Chordify - optional 3m Play Along. ## Specialist beats generalist: why one more app helps - Course apps optimize for lessons and motivation. Tabs optimize for repertoire. - FretGenius optimizes for one bottleneck: **instant fretboard recall** (with proof). - When note targeting becomes automatic, everything else - songs, theory, improvisation - gets easier. ## FAQ Is FretGenius an alternative to Yousician / Fender Play / Simply Guitar? No - most players get the best results using both: keep your course app for lessons and songs, and use FretGenius for 2 minutes a day to build neck fluency. Can I learn specific songs inside FretGenius? FretGenius is not a song catalog. Use your song or tab app for repertoire, and use FretGenius to make the fretboard click so songs become easier to learn and move around the neck. Why can I play songs but still cannot improvise? Often it is not a lack of scales - it is lack of note recall speed. If you cannot instantly find chord tones, improvisation stays shape-based. Does it work offline? Yes - FretGenius supports offline practice. Do you show ads or require an account? 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Last reviewed: January 2026. ### Official pages - [Yousician](https://yousician.com/) - [Simply Guitar](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simply-guitar-learn-guitar/id1476695335) - [Fender Play](https://www.fender.com/play) - [Justin Guitar App](https://justinguitarapp.com/) - [Gibson App](https://www.gibson.app/) - [Fretello](https://fretello.com/) - [Coach Guitar](https://coachguitar.com/en/) - [Ultimate Guitar](https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/) - [Songsterr](https://www.songsterr.com/) - [Chordify](https://chordify.net/) Next step ## Build your stack Add FretGenius or follow a DIY routine to unlock fast recall. 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