Fretionary
Guitar Theory on the Fretboard
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Fretionary turns your entire fretboard into a visual theory map.
Stop hunting for scale shapes on YouTube. Stop forgetting which chord is which. Fretionary puts every scale, chord, and progression you need right on an interactive fretboard — color-coded, labeled, and playable with real guitar audio.
FEATURES
• 14 scales & modes — Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Blues, Dorian, Lydian, and more
• 36 chord types with fingering diagrams — Triads, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, Sus, Add, and more
• CAGED system — all 5 shapes color-coded across the neck, with reference chord diagrams
• 64 chord progressions — across Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Gospel, Classical, Reggae, and more
• Progressions builder — Common, Diatonic, or build your own from scratch
• Practice drills — Name the Note, Find the Note, String Drill (Beginner to Advanced)
• Identify — reverse chord lookup: tap any notes on the fretboard, get the chord name
• Progress tracking — daily streak plus scales explored, chords learned, and progressions played
• Interactive fretboard up to 24 frets — tap positions directly, focus on any range
• Color-coded by function — roots, 3rds, 5ths, and extensions instantly visible
• 9 alternate tunings — Standard, Drop D, Drop C, DADGAD, Open D/G/E, Eb Standard, and more
• Real guitar audio — sample-based playback for every scale, chord, and progression
• Built-in metronome (free) — BPM 40–240, six time signatures, tap-tempo
• iPad optimized — full-screen fretboard with side-by-side controls
FRETIONARY PRO
Unlock all scales, chords, progressions, tunings, and practice modes.
• Monthly: $7.99/month
• Lifetime: $44.99 one time
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings.
Privacy Policy: https://fretionary.com/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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• Progressions now show every chord in your chosen key (C · G · Am · F) — tap one to jump to it
• Chords are spelled to match the key, so flat keys show flats
• Identify mode: tap a single spot on the neck to build an exact voicing or quiz yourself
• Clearer descriptions for several progressions
The developer, Brandon Sumner, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Brandon Sumner
- Size
- 60.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Fretionary Pro Annual USD 29.99
- Fretionary Pro Lifetime USD 49.99
- Fretionary Pro Monthly USD 9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Renmus Software LLC