JustinGuitar vs ChordIQ

JJustinGuitar8.8Visit ChordIQ6.5Visit

Higher score J JustinGuitar #2 in Music Learning Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit JustinGuitar

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ChordIQ #26 in Music Learning Apps 6.5/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ChordIQ

• JustinGuitar fits best

  Beginner guitarists wanting a free curriculum

• ChordIQ fits best

  Mobile ear training and sight reading

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Side by side

Feature	JJustinGuitar 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ChordIQ 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.5
Ranking	#2 in Music Learning Apps	#26 in Music Learning Apps
Best for	Beginner guitarists wanting a free curriculum	Mobile ear training and sight reading
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android, macOS
Support	Email, Community	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features JustinGuitar 3/4 · ChordIQ 3/4
Live feedback	✓	✓
Practice tools	✓	✓
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress tracking	✓	✓
Specs
Curriculum scope	Instrument	Mixed
Included instruments	1	4 (best)
Platform support	Multi-platform	Multi-platform
Our review
Pros	Structured Grades 1–3 curriculum with 210 video lessons Chord-change exercises, tuner and daily 10-minute practice routine Song library includes lyrics, chords and adjustable tempo	Covers sight reading, ear training, rhythm, pitch, chords, and theory Supports iOS, Android, macOS, microphones, and MIDI keyboards Free plan includes most games, with Pro adding custom practice tools
Cons	Focused on guitar rather than multiple instruments Paid app subscriptions and content tiers can be confusing App-store prices may vary by country and storefront	Paid plan prices vary by country and storefront Advanced practice tools require a Pro plan Game-based learning may not suit learners seeking structured lessons
Our verdict	JustinGuitar is a guitar-learning service and mobile app built around Justin Sandercoe’s beginner teaching method. It is designed for people starting guitar who want a guided path rather than isolated lessons. The curriculum covers Grades… Read the review →	ChordIQ is a game-based music-learning app for learners and musicians practicing sight reading, ear training, rhythm, singing, pitch, chords, scales, and music theory. It supports treble, bass, alto, and grand staff exercises, with more… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• JustinGuitar — where it wins

  • Structured Grades 1–3 curriculum with 210 video lessons
  • Chord-change exercises, tuner and daily 10-minute practice routine
  • Song library includes lyrics, chords and adjustable tempo

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on guitar rather than multiple instruments
  • Paid app subscriptions and content tiers can be confusing
  • App-store prices may vary by country and storefront

• ChordIQ — where it wins

  • Covers sight reading, ear training, rhythm, pitch, chords, and theory
  • Supports iOS, Android, macOS, microphones, and MIDI keyboards
  • Free plan includes most games, with Pro adding custom practice tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plan prices vary by country and storefront
  • Advanced practice tools require a Pro plan
  • Game-based learning may not suit learners seeking structured lessons

• JJustinGuitar8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, structured beginner guitar curriculum with practical tools and song practice.

  Visit JustinGuitarFull verdict →
• ChordIQ6.5/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A broad, game-based practice app for sight reading, ear training, rhythm, and theory.

  Visit ChordIQFull verdict →