FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ACCOUNT, ACCESS & SUBSCRIPTION

Access to my account

How do I restore my account on a new device?

Log in with the same Apple ID or Google account in your phone and tap “Restore Subscription” in app settings.

I can’t log in. What should I do?

Please make sure you’re using the correct email linked to your subscription. Use the “Login with email” option in the app. If you forgot your password, tap “Forgot password?” on the login screen to reset it. Check your spam or promotions folder for the email.

Lost access to your subscription?

Verify that you have signed in with the correct Apple/Google email in your phone. If still missing, reach out to us on app.support@gibson.com.

I forgot my password. What should I do?

If you forgot your password, tap “Forgot password?” on the login screen to reset it. Check your spam or promotions folder for the email.

I can log in to the gibson.com website but not the app. Why?

The gibson.com website and the app accounts are separate. Even if the email and password are the same, logging in on one does not automatically work for the other. Make sure to use the correct login method on each platform.

I’m logged in on one device but not on another. How do I sync my account?

Ensure you’re using the same email on both devices and use the “Restore Subscription” option in the app settings. Progress is linked to your account email.

Can I change the email linked to my account?

Yes! Contact support at app.support@gibson.com from within the app to confirm account ownership, and we can update the email linked to your account.

Subscription & Billing

What are Free, Premium, and Premium+ accounts?

Free users get a limited number of daily lessons, along with access to the tuner, metronome, Gibson TV, and participation in Leagues*. Premium unlocks all lessons, courses and tools in the app, including AI feedback and the digital amplifier. Premium+ adds access to popular songs and exclusive lessons from top artists and instructors.

I was charged even though I thought I was on a free trial. Why?

Free trials are only included with yearly subscriptions, not monthly. Also, only one free trial per user is allowed, so if you’ve used a trial before, the yearly subscription will be charged immediately.

How much does the Gibson App cost?

The app is free to download and you'll have access to most parts of the app. Premium users have full access to the app and can play unlimited number of lessons per day. Pricing varies by country and tier. Visit https://gibson.com/subscribe-now for details.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Your subscription is managed by the platform where you originally signed up.

iOS

Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, go to Subscriptions, select the app, and tap Cancel Subscription.

Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period after cancellation.

Android

Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions, select the app, and tap Cancel subscription.

Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period after cancellation.

Paddle

If you subscribed on the web, you can manage or cancel your subscription using the link in your Paddle invoice email, or by tapping “Manage subscription” in the app settings.

Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period after cancellation.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. All yearly plans include a one-time 7-day free trial. However, there is no free trial on monthly plans.

How do I get a refund?

iOS

Refunds for Apple App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Please follow Apple’s refund instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118223

Android

Refunds for Google Play purchases are handled by Google. Please follow Google Play’s refund instructions here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/15574897?sjid=18295180396955695809-EU

Paddle

For web purchases, please reach out to us at app.support@gibson.com and we’ll help you.

Can I upgrade my plan?

Yes, you can upgrade your plan anytime from the app settings to unlock additional content and songs.

iOS

You’ll be charged for the new plan and automatically refunded for the unused portion of your previous subscription.

Android

If you upgrade within the same billing cycle (e.g. from Monthly Premium to Monthly Premium+ or Yearly Premium to Yearly Premium+), you’ll only be charged the difference based on the remaining time. If you change the billing cycle (e.g. from Monthly to Yearly+), your new subscription will start immediately and any remaining Premium days will be added to the new plan, converted 1:1 to Premium+ days.

Paddle

You’ll only be charged the difference between your current plan and the new one, based on the remaining value of your current subscription.

Can I apply a promo code to my current subscription?

Promo codes cannot be applied to active subscriptions or free trials.

I received a promo code, but it won’t work. What should I do?

Promo codes must be redeemed when signing up through the webpage or in the app after the trial or subscription is inactive. Codes cannot be applied to active subscriptions.

Can I change my subscription tier (monthly vs yearly)?

We cannot manually change subscription tiers. You will need to cancel your current subscription, apply for a refund, and then sign up again for the yearly subscription.

Does Gibson support Apple Family Sharing?

Unfortunately, Family Sharing is not supported. Each user will need their own subscription. We can provide discounted promo codes for additional accounts. Please reach out to us at app.support@gibson.com.

I upgraded my account and was charged twice. Why?

When upgrading a subscription to include Famous Songs, Apple or Google treats this as a new subscription and automatically cancels the previous one, which did not include Famous Songs. Apple or Google then automatically processes a refund for your initial purchase.

I don’t have access to Famous Songs anymore. Why?

When signing up for the yearly subscription without access to Famous Songs, we provide 30 days of free access to Famous Songs as a gift. After the 30-day trial expires, you revert back to the subscription you originally signed up for.

What subscription tier am I currently on?

You can see the subscription tier you are currently subscribed to by navigating to the app settings. At the top of the screen, you will see the tier you signed up for.

Leagues & Forum Profile

I don’t want to be part of Leagues. How do I leave?

You can remove yourself from Leagues by opening your profile (tap your profile icon in the top-left corner) and scrolling to the bottom of the page. There, you can enable the option to “Hide your profile.”

What are Leagues?

Leagues are weekly competitions based on XP earned through lessons. The more you play, the higher you rank — climbing through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Leagues.

What is XP?

XP stands for experience points and is earned by completing guitar lessons and songs. Harder content yields more XP.

How do I advance to the next league?

Leagues reset every Monday. Top players move up; lower-ranked players may drop.

What are Skill Picks?

Skill Picks are rewards for completing lessons with high accuracy. Collect them to showcase your progress.

My progress, XP, or leaderboard stats aren’t updating. Why?

On Android, if you play without headphones, the app defaults to practice mode where scores and XP are not recorded. Make sure your device microphone is enabled and that you are using the proper setup.

I can’t see my Leagues or profile on another device. Why?

Your profile and progression are linked to your account email, not the device. Make sure you are logged into the same email on all devices. Use the “Restore Subscription” option if needed to sync your account.

I’m logged into the forum but can’t see premium content or features. Why?

Forum content and special features (like Leagues or Famous Songs) are tied to the account’s subscription status. Make sure your account is active and properly linked.

I can’t post in the forum. What should I do?

To make a post in the forum, please ensure that both the subject line and the main body (“The Stage Is Yours”) fields are populated with text.

* Only available on iOS