# Autochords — Write songs with chords

> Songwriting assistant for generating chord progressions and musical inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Astrocode Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astrocode Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040321800)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,043 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian
- Released: 2014-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364/reviews.md

## What is Autochords?

Autochords is the ultimate songwriting cheat sheet and inspiration machine.

Learn how to play chords on guitar, piano, and ukulele. Experiment with various music styles.

Just pick a mood and Autochords will show you what to play for your main progression. Play along or just have a listen until you find the perfect chord progression for you.

Autochords also suggests “Alternative progressions” that you can use for other sections of the song, like a bridge or backing for a solo.

## Features ##

• Dozens of different built-in moods to choose from.
• Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele chord diagrams.
• Listen to how progressions sound on your chosen instrument.
• Play along to full chord progressions.

With the PRO in-app-purchase:

• Unlock even more progressions.
• Build and customize your own progressions.
• Export to MIDI.
• Keep track of your favorites.
• Change the tempo.
• Switch between color themes.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Chord progression generation by mood
- Guitar, piano, and ukulele chord diagrams
- Listen to progressions on chosen instruments
- Play along to full progressions
- Alternative progression suggestions
- Customizable progressions (PRO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Autochords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent app and developer
- 👍 Great app for music creation or chord learning
- 👍 Helpful for songwriting and finding chord progressions
- 👍 Useful for practicing chords and progressions
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**Cons**

- 🔒 Certain chords not available for custom builder
- 🐛 App freezes up every time user opens it
- 🔒 Limited to only 4 chords in a progression
- 🔒 No option to change time signature or add multiple bars
- 🔒 No piano chord inversions, only root position chords

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes up when opened
- Chord progressions don't sound as intended for some moods

**Most requested features**

- Add augmented chords and more chord variations
- Allow creating progressions with more than 4 chords
- Incorporate different time signatures beyond 4/4
- Add chord inversions and more chord types (7ths, 9ths, etc.)
- Expand chord library beyond just diatonic chords
- Incorporate arpeggio playback and background drums

## Recent user reviews (10 of 196)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Prima app

*2026-08-02, version 5.4.3*

Jammer gebruikt de app bij de opeenvolging van de akkoorden geen omkeringen . Zou interessant zijn bij linkerhand voor keyboard

### 5/5 — Just amazing

*2026-07-15, version 5.4.3*

I have the free version and I love it it’s helped me with song writing sooo sooo much! There’s more you can do if you pays for premium but there’s so much too do on the free version sooo do recommend!!

### 5/5 — Great tool for starters and up

*2026-06-17, version 5.4.3*

I have used this countless of times to work on compositions it’s beautifully made as a sidekick while learning as well!

### 5/5 — Awesome practice tool and app support

*2026-05-29, version 5.4.2*

I use this app for practicing individual chords, progressions, and as backing tracks for scale-based soloing and it’s awesome. The pre-loaded progressions are great and I also appreciate being able to create and save my own progressions. 

I recently had an issue with the app not working on an older iPad and the developer fixed it straightaway. Awesome customer support- much appreciated! 

This app is a regular part of my guitar practice routine. The only thing I’d like is some different guitar voicing as I’m more of a rock/metal guy and the current option is only acoustic.

### 4/5 — PLEASE ADD MIDI OUT

*2026-05-20, version 5.4.1*

This app is really good but please add MIDI OUT

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-12-29, version 5.3.1*

It’s not possible to add lyrics with chords in and play the song. What’s the use to listen to some chords? Waste of time. I deleted it right away!!!

### 5/5 — Love !!!! AUTOCHORDS!!

*2025-12-14, version 5.3.1*

Best app that I came across.. I been learning from long time.. simple and easy no complications. Awesome App!! I truly recommend to people who wants to play chords

### 3/5 — Certain Chords Not Available For Custom Builder

*2025-09-30, version 5.3.1*

I don’t see the ability to add augmented chords, only the ability to add chords borrowed from other keys. I’d love to be able to add all the different chord qualities to my progressions.

### 5/5 — Excellent App and developer.

*2025-07-28, version 5.3.0*

This app has been invaluable to me for a number of years. Even after all these years, when I ran into a problem, due to an error on my part, the developer helped me out immediately and took care of it. Highly recommend. 
Good stuff!

### 1/5 — app does not function

*2025-07-04, version 5.3.0*

App freezes up everytime i open

## Frequently asked questions about Autochords

### What does Autochords do?

Autochords acts as a songwriting cheat sheet and inspiration tool. It helps users discover chord progressions based on mood, learn chords for guitar, piano, and ukulele, and experiment with different musical styles to find the perfect sound for their songs.

### What are the key features of Autochords?

Key features include dozens of built-in moods to choose from, chord diagrams for guitar, piano, and ukulele, the ability to listen to how progressions sound on your chosen instrument, and the option to play along to full chord progressions. The PRO version unlocks more progressions, customization, MIDI export, and tempo control.

### Is Autochords free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. However, an in-app purchase is available to unlock advanced functionalities such as more progressions, the ability to build and customize your own progressions, MIDI export, and tempo changes.

### What instruments can I learn chords for?

Autochords provides chord diagrams and learning tools for guitar, piano, and ukulele. You can experiment with how chord progressions sound on these specific instruments within the app.

### Who would benefit from using Autochords?

This app is ideal for aspiring and experienced songwriters, musicians, and hobbyists who want to streamline their creative process. It's particularly useful for those looking for inspiration, needing help with chord progressions, or wanting to learn chords for popular instruments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.3 — 2026-06-02

- Accessibility improvements on the purchase screen.
- Bug fixes.

Enjoy!

### 5.4.2 — 2026-05-29

Improved compatibility on older OS versions.

### 5.4.1 — 2026-04-20

- Small tweaks to the PRO themes.
- Bug fixes for latest software.

### 5.4.0 — 2026-02-22

Updated for iOS 26.

### 5.3.1 — 2025-08-06

Fixes a crash when creating and playing back long custom progressions.

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