
David Boeger
I've been playing guitar my whole life, but was always chronically stuck at the intermediate level. I decided to get serious about learning and applying theory, and quickly realized I needed to commit the fretboard to memory, at least enough to play along with tracks. I downloaded all the similar apps I could find, and this one emerged as my favorite. It's not perfect. I think the time-gated phase checks are pointless and buggy. Still, it does a good job of presenting the information I need.
6 people found this review helpful
FretGenius
January 27, 2026
Hi David! Thanks for the 5 stars and honest feedback, glad it became your favorite! Quick ask: what felt buggy? Even one example helps a lot (in-app Feedback works great). On time-gated checks: the spacing helps knowledge stick long-term. I know it feels like friction though! Happy practicing! David

John Janani Grant
Excellent approach to learning the fretboard. the play along version is a great way to build up recall speed on the instrument as well as train your ear to hear the correct notes. the phase progression is setup to be challenging enough but not so that it seems out of reach. Wonderful tool I wish I had years ago.
1 person found this review helpful
Thanks so much, John! Glad to hear that it is helping you. If there is anything you would like us to improve or add, just let us know. Hope you have lots of fun practice sessions ahead!

Marko Zecevic
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. One thing I would really like is being able to see the entire "skill tree" - the stages I've conquered and those I'm yet to master (Duolingo let's you see this). I guess I like knowing where I stand :) But awesome work!
4 people found this review helpful
FretGenius
January 13, 2026
Thank you very much Marko! I agree with you about the skill tree, seeing how far you've come and what's next is motivating. I'll definitely work on that. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review and happy practicing!