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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Considering 202 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers widely appreciate the extensive catalog of songs and tabs, finding multiple versions and genres for various instruments. The app and its tools are often praised for aiding guitar learning and skill improvement, offering features like transposing, backing tracks, and clear teaching styles. Many users value the platform's versatility and continuous improvements over years of use. However, some customers noted significant dissatisfaction with refund policies, reporting difficulties in obtaining full refunds for issues like double subscriptions or early cancellations. Concerns were also raised about subscription management, including unexpected renewals, unclear auto-renewal terms, and intrusive ads even for Pro users. A few reviewers also found the mobile app experience lacking, citing problems with tab accuracy, limited selection, and functionality.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The tabs are good, but there are enough things that would need improvement in the mobile app for the original UltimateGuitar Pro experience. Instead, it seems the developers are focusing on adding... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The web links on the site are ultra sensitive. I inadvertantly ordered lessons that I did't want costting me £99.99. They refused to refund. I've upgraded my feedback to 4 star. Thanks to contact w... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love the way several (sometimes many) people have their versions published of a song. After all they are all interpretations. They are well set out and cover an amazing number of songs. Very unusual... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've bought 3 online guitar tutorial subscriptions in the past and this is by far the best. Lessons are short and bite sized which enables you to fit one into even the busiest of schedules. Dave's tea... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have subscribed AND paid TWICE for…

I have subscribed AND paid TWICE for this app. But it will not allow me to use it. Every time I want to select anything when logged it pops up with a request to subscribe, which I have already done, twice. It is totally absurd. They seem to have simply abandon the site riddled with technical challenges. And there is absolutely NO customer service, not a single email address or online form to submit an issue. DO NOT SUBSCRIBE!

10 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
I would like to ask you to contact me directly at community@mu.se and describe the nature of the problem in more detail, so I can start the investigation ASAP.

Kind regards,

Aydar
Community manager

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not fo beginners

I wanted to do a free trial, but it was not possible to cancel after I paid. The app is chaotic and as a beginner I could not find my way there. I do not recommend using this app as a beginner

9 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,

I am ready to help you with any questions regarding the operation of our application. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask me questions and point out to me errors in the operation of the application.

Kind regards,
Aydar
Community manager (community@mu.se)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged my for a subscription that was…

Charged my for a subscription that was cancelled 2 years ago and refuse to refund citing their TOS (which is in violation with local laws)
Can't recommend at all

5 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
I would like to ask you to contact me at community@mu.se and describe the nature of the problem in more detail, so I can start the investigation ASAP.

Kind regards,

Aydar
Community manager

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had been victime of a fraud...but I got refunded

I had been victim of a fraud: I requested to end my trial days before it was over in order to cancel the automatic subscription. The customer service replied days after the end of the trial and had the nerve to tell me :

"Unfortunately, I can’t manage subscriptions purchased through Apple or Android. To cancel these subscriptions or request a refund, you’ll need to contact the respective support services"

After a long fight to get my money back, I am updating my comment because Aydar has been of great help. Thanks to him I got my refund in no time :) Thank you!

4 November 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
Thank you for sharing the details of your situation. I can help clarify what steps are needed to properly review the cancellation timing and verify how the trial was managed. To move forward, I will need more information about the transaction itself—specifically the date of purchase, the platform used, and any confirmation emails you received. Once I have those details, I can escalate the case internally so the responsible team can check the account status and advise you on the most efficient next step.

If you would like support with coordinating communication with Apple or Google, I can also guide you through that process so nothing is missed. Feel free to reach out and I will assist.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm so glad I came here to check this

I'm so glad I came here to check this! I have been a subscriber since September and all of a sudden on NYE it would not allow me to access my account! When I continued past the prompts, it charged me again!! Instead of refunding me properly, they offered me 2 years subscription, which I reluctantly accepted - just accessed my apple subscriptions, of course it's still set to renew in 1 year at the full price. BUYER BEWARE!!

31 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to describe what happened. I can assist by verifying the account status, subscription activation dates, and the renewal settings that are currently applied through Apple. To address what you experienced, I will need a few details such as the Apple invoice number and the exact date the second charge occurred. With this information, I can check the internal records and determine whether the renewal logic triggered correctly or if something was duplicated on the platform side.

If you prefer, I can also guide you on how to ensure the renewal is properly disabled going forward and help confirm that everything matches on both the app side and in your Apple subscription panel. I am available to help until the situation is fully resolved.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

fraud with Ultimate guitar

A quick google search will reveal endless results of people having miraculous double subscriptions : mine happen on the 21st December, 1 week after my subscription. It is just a shame that this app is not removed from google play.

4 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hey,
Thank you for bringing attention to your experience. I can help investigate the duplicate subscription and verify whether two separate purchases were registered, or if a platform-side duplication occurred during processing. To proceed, I will need the exact timestamps of both charges and the platform (Google Play or Apple) associated with each one. With this information, I can involve the responsible team to check the internal logs and confirm the subscription history.

I can also guide you on how to request a platform review or refund in case the duplication was triggered outside the app’s internal billing system. Feel free to share the details, and I will assist directly.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

YOU SUCK ULTIMATE GUITAR

YOU SUCK ULTIMATE GUITAR. As a beginner you’re meh but for someone more advanced you have a horrible app. Inaccurate song tabs with a limited selection. You’re letting people like me do all the work. How about invest sometime and clean up your trashy app!!

2 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
I see a lot of strong frustration here, and I want to address it directly. Ultimate Guitar is built largely around a community-driven model, which means accuracy and quality depend on both contributors and moderation standards. That said, improving advanced-level content quality and review processes is an ongoing focus, not something we ignore or dismiss. If you have specific examples of inaccurate tabs or areas where moderation clearly failed, I can pass those directly to the responsible team so they are reviewed properly. Constructive input from experienced players is exactly what helps raise the overall standard, and I’m here to make sure it reaches the right people.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Refund refused despite EU right of withdrawal

I subscribed to Ultimate Guitar PRO after a promotional email. Within 24 hours, I requested withdrawal and a full refund.
The company refused, referring only to their Terms of Service and offering a partial refund. I was not clearly informed before purchase that I would lose my 14-day right of withdrawal, as required under EU consumer law for digital services.
The case has now been escalated to the European Consumer Centre (ECC-Net).

Update: The company reviewed the case and issued a full refund.

29 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hi,
Thank you for sharing the details of your case. I can assist by reviewing how this purchase and refund request were handled on our side and by clarifying what information was presented during the checkout flow. While legal interpretations and external escalations follow their own process, I’m available to collect all relevant details from you and ensure this case is properly reviewed internally, including how withdrawal information was communicated. Feel free to reach out directly so I can look into this further.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i have been a subscriber for 5 years…

i have been a subscriber for 5 years and unfortunatly can no longer play guitar. i cancelled the subscription the day before it was due to restart but was refused and money still taken for another year.

Verry bad customer service from Ultimate Guitar
Do Better Guys

1 January 2026
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hey,
I can help look into this situation with you. Subscription renewals, cancellation timing, and how payments are processed depend heavily on the platform used for the purchase, but that doesn’t mean your case can’t be reviewed. If you contact me directly with the date of cancellation and the platform you used, I can check what information is available on our side and guide you through the next steps so this is properly investigated.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totaly a scam!

1 November 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
I’m here if you’d like to explain what led you to this conclusion. If there’s a specific charge, subscription issue, or feature-related concern behind this message, sharing a few details will allow me to help clarify the situation or point you to the correct resolution path. You can contact me directly, and I’ll make sure your case is looked at.

Aydar – Community Manager
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I subscribed twice and have paid £39.99…

I subscribed twice and have paid £39.99 and can still not get on the app. Joke. Don’t join it. Great app whilst you are on it but as soon as you log out it and go back in it asks you to subscribe again and pay upfront. I fell for it, went out of the app, next time I went in it asks me to pay again. They owe me £39.99. Absolute SCAM!!!!!!!!!

31 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
We would like to ask you to contact our Community manager and describe the nature of the problem in more detail, so he can start the investigation ASAP.
community@mu.se

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unreachable, poor downloads, they want your money even if their product doesn't work for you.

I had a previous 1 year subscription, and all was well. I always turn off auto renew. And it expired. I discovered that I no longer could download .txt files, only PDF files that are not formatted In ways that are useful to me. They have no way to contact them on their web site... none. They do have a Facebook site, which is a way to msg them or call them. They responded to part of my text where I asked if there was a way to download .txt files and they said that they improved everything and now it is not available. They did not respond to my request to cancel if I can't. The phone number goes to a message machine, where I left a simple non angry message. It has been weeks with no response, nor any responses to additional facebook messages. At this point I am seeking a refund through my credit card. Is this the type of business you want to do business with? I don't. I gave the 2 stars rather than one because they have a good collection of music. But it is accessible elsewhere.
Update: I filed with my credit card and was told there was nothing I can do to cancel, despite how they took away a usable feature and don't respond to communications. Beware before you click buy with this company. What kind of business is determined to keep your money even if on day one you realize that they changed the program to be fairly useless and can't use it. Its called legal theivery.

10 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,

Our Community manager is ready to help you with any questions regarding the operation of our application. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask us questions and point out to us errors in the operation of the application.
community@mu.se

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not give Ultimate Guitar any personal information.

Read the one-star review responses carefully. They always sound concerned for the customers but never say that they will honor a refund. Apparently, they never do. I was scammed just like all the others. Last year I signed up for a free trial, and they charged me $49.99 for a recurring one-year subscription. I tried to contact them to decline but there is no way to do it. So, I was out $50 bucks. This year I was charged another $49.99 automatically with no warning. I emailed them (no way to call) and their response is "a refund is not possible".

23 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello! Can I ask to contact me at community@mu.se for more details, so I can investigate your case?

Kind regards,
Aydar
Community manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help from Aydar

Great help from Aydar with a 'lost' pro subscription.
Quick and friendly responses with simple, clear instructions
Thanks

17 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello Steve! Thank you very much for such feedback of my work!

Kind regards,

Aydar
Community manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Payed but no subscription

Payed for pro for years. The last year they reniewed but i dont have the subscription. There is no way to contact customer support instead of an AI chatbot. This site used to be good, but it feels like a scam now. Thrown away money.

20 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
Please contact me as soon as possible, it looks like you’ve created several accounts, or activated wrong subscription.

Kind regards,
Aydar

Community manager- community@mu.se

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have been using this site for years

I have been using this site for years. When it first began, it was great! I loved the accessibility that it offered. Cheap, and easy to use.

Today, the site is saddening. Features the site used to offer for free, are stuck behind a hefty paywall. The dev team seems to continue to find ways to target the consumer at a high rate.

18 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello. I’d like to clarify that Ultimate Guitar still offers a large amount of content that can be accessed for free. Many tabs, chords, lyrics, and community features remain available without a paid plan, and you can continue using them without subscribing.
Subscriptions mainly unlock additional tools and advanced features, but the core purpose of the platform—finding and playing songs—does not require payment. That said, your feedback about how subscription prompts are presented is valid, and I will make sure it is shared with the relevant team so they can review how this experience feels from a user’s perspective. Feel free to contact me at community@mu.se for more details.

Aydar- Community manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anton Gets it Done

Unbelievably good service from Anton in Customer Service
Solved my subscription issue swiftly and efficiently
Great communication as well
Thanks Anton

16 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello! Thank you for the feedback; we will definitely share it with Anton!

Kind regards,
Aydar
Community manager

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great app, breadth of content for the subscription

This app was at a great price for the functionality and breadth of tabs available with functionality and helped me really get back into playing a huge variety of music. Both the website and app works well on most platform and overall great value against competitors, well done team as I will be renewing.

17 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,

We are trying to make our service better, so such feedback is very valuable to us.

Kind regards,
Aydar
Community manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was miss sold a years subscription to…

I was miss sold a years subscription to this company, I logged on a couple of times and found it totally unsatisfactory. I put this down to experience and forgot about it. To my horror a year later I received an email thanking me for my renewal subscription. I have been emailing Gunzel in customer services who totally refuses to make any refund to me. All I am sent are AI generated emails stating the same thing over and over

8 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
We would like to ask you to contact me and describe the nature of the problem in more detail, so I can start the investigation ASAP.
community@mu.se

Kind regards,
Aydar
Community manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charger £100 for “free trial”!

I just went to use this app for the first time. I saw they were offering a free trial, so swiped across to “enable the free trial”. I then paid for the free trial via Apple Pay. 2 seconds later I see they have charged me £100! I have requested a refund, but found this very deceptive/scam like. Wouldn’t recommend.

13 December 2025
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Reply from Ultimate Guitar

Hello,
We would like to ask you to contact our Community manager and describe the nature of the problem in more detail, so he can start the investigation ASAP.
community@mu.se

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