Simply Guitar
Simply Guitar teaches guitar through interactive lessons and gives learners real-time feedback while they play songs.
What Simply Guitar is
Simply Guitar teaches guitar through interactive lessons and gives learners real-time feedback while they play songs. It is designed for all ages, and the app says no prior experience is needed. Lessons cover fundamentals, tabs, chords, chord changes, strumming techniques, and technique exercises; progress tracking and a guitar tuner are also included. The first part of Guitar Basics I is free, while advanced lessons, the Chord Library, and the Song Library require a subscription. In the Song Library, learners can browse by level, work through songs step by step, or play full versions. A seven-day free trial is available with the yearly plan, but not the monthly plan, and is limited to one per account or Apple ID. Simply Guitar supports iPhone and iPad on iOS 15 or later and Android phones and tablets on Android 6 or later. There is no Windows or desktop app, and Chromebook use is not fully supported. Subscriptions auto-renew, and deleting the app does not cancel renewal.
Good
- No prior guitar experience is needed
- Lessons cover chords, tabs, and strumming
- Includes progress tracking and a guitar tuner
- First part of Guitar Basics I is free
Watch out
- Advanced lessons and libraries require a subscription
- Seven-day trial is only with the yearly plan
- No Windows or desktop app
- Deleting the app does not cancel subscription renewal
Who it suits
Simply Guitar suits beginners and other learners who want structured guitar lessons, practice tools, and feedback on Android or iOS. The free first part of Guitar Basics I lets learners start before subscribing.
Verdict
Simply Guitar offers a guided route from fundamentals to song practice, with some introductory content free. Check the trial terms and supported devices before choosing a subscription.
Plans and prices
From Simply Guitar's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free | First part of Guitar Basics I |
| Family Plan | — | Five premium profiles with full access across Simply apps · Price varies by country, platform, and offer; subscriptions auto-renew |
| Premium Individual Plan | — | Monthly option; courses, songs, advanced practice features · Price varies by country, platform, and offer; charged at the start of each period and auto-renews |
| Premium Individual Plan | — | Yearly option; courses, songs, advanced practice features · Price varies by country, platform, and offer; paid in full at the start of the year and auto-renews |
The facts
Each one read from Simply Guitar's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cancellation
- Subscriptions auto-renew, and deleting the app does not cancel renewal.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Chromebooks
- The app may work on Google Chromebooks, although Chromebook use is not fully supported.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Learner level
- The app says no prior experience is needed and is for all ages.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Lesson topics
- Lessons cover guitar fundamentals, tabs, chords, chord changes, strumming techniques, and technique exercises.checked 4 Oct 2026
- PLAY mode
- PLAY is an iOS-only subscription feature with lyrics and chords for strumming along, and it does not grade notes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy: audio
- Simply Guitar processes microphone audio live on the device and tracks sounds played for performance analysis and feedback.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy: images
- The privacy policy says the app may capture up to ten images of a learner’s fingers for model training, retain them until training is complete, and share certain images with third-party AI services for visual descriptions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Simply Guitar teaches guitar through interactive lessons and lets learners play songs while receiving real-time feedback.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Progress and tuning
- The app includes progress tracking and a guitar tuner.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Song library
- A subscription is required to play songs in the Song Library, where learners can browse by level and learn songs step by step or play full versions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact support through in-app chat or email [email protected].checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device support
- Simply Guitar supports iPhone and iPad on iOS 15 or later and Android phones and tablets on Android 6 or later; there is no Windows or desktop app.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free content limit
- The first part of Guitar Basics I is free; advanced lessons, the Song Library, and Chord Library require a subscription.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Trial terms
- A seven-day free trial is offered with the yearly plan, is not available with the monthly plan, and is limited to one per account or Apple ID.checked 4 Oct 2026
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