# Basichords

> Chord diagrams and information for guitar, ukulele, and other stringed instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Tekartik.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basichords/id384890606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tekartik](https://appshunter.io/developer/361656490)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.4 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basichords/id384890606/reviews.md

## What is Basichords?

Chord positions for Guitar, Ukulele, Bouzouki, Cavaquinho, Mandolin, Mandola & Banjo: 
- auto play of the chords when selected 
- ability to play the chord by tapping on its diagram 
- finger position, to tell which finger goes where in the easiest manner 
- chord information (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th...) or note information (C, G, E...) for each string 
- option for left-handed display and disabling the autoplay feature 
- ad supported

Supported tunings: 
- Guitar E-A-D-G-B-E (more than 2100 positions) 
- Ukulele G-C-E-A/A-D-F#-B (900+) 
- Cavaquinho D-G-B-D (1100+) 
- Mandolin/Bouzouki G-D-A-E (900+)
- Mandola C-G-D-A (900+)
- Banjo C-G-B-D (700+) / D-G-B-D (1100+)

## Key features

- Chord diagrams for multiple instruments
- Auto-play chords
- Interactive chord diagrams
- Finger placement guidance
- Chord and note information
- Left-handed display option

## What do users think of Basichords?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🎸 Versatile for multiple instruments
- 💡 Shows alternate chord voicings
- 🆓 Great free app
- ⏱️ Fast chord lookup
- 🎶 Plays chords audibly
- ✨ Beautifully laid out UI
- 📚 Comprehensive chord database
- ⬆️ Useful for learning beyond basic chords
- 🎯 Perfect for multi-instrumentalists
- 👆 Easy navigation and layout

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when switching instruments
- 📉 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔗 Broken links to paid version
- ⚠️ Some chord types missing (e.g., diminished triads)
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
- 👎 Outdated UI for some

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing instruments
- Crashes when going to settings
- App crashes on startup
- App disappears on iPad 1
- Crashes after iOS updates
- Link to paid version not working
- Ads taking over the app

**Most requested features**

- Baritone Ukulele chords
- FSus2 open voicing
- Alternate odd open chords
- Option to remove ads (paid version)
- Improve link to paid version
- Add diminished triads
- Add / chords (e.g., d/f# and g/d)
- Add C#m chord
- Add drop D ukulele tuning (DGBE)
- Add bass guitar chords
- Add C2 chord
- Left-handed view option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basichords/id384890606/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Drsjc

*2025-07-08, version 1.5.1*

It wont change instruments.  Crashes and goes back to home page.  It wont go to settings.  Crashes and goes back to my home page.

### 1/5 — WAS a great app

*2024-10-14, version 1.5.1*

I have always used this for uke, but I recently have been learning to play guitar. Unfortunately, the app crashes when I try to switch instruments. I can still use it for uke, but it will not work for guitar or any of the other instruments. Tap to switch=instant crash. ☹️

### 5/5 — Fantastic Simple Perfect App!

*2024-08-03, version 1.5.1*

I downloaded this app a couple of years ago and love its simple clean interface especially when I’m looking for some weird chord voicing. I use it all the time. The link to the paid version doesn’t work and I don’t think it prompted me to pay for the ad free version so thought it was fallow unsupported app and was dreading the day it finally broke with an iOS update. 

 Anyway I was just upgrading an iPad and clicked on the developer to find there is a paid version, which I couldn’t buy for fast enough. There is no option to review the paid app so I’m leave this one here. 

 I appreciate the app so much and have used for years. I would happily give it six stars if I could and would have paid twice the price now know how useful it is to me. 

My only one little gripe if you Devs read this; there has to be Fsus2 open voicing and alternate odd open chords is usually what I use this app most for. You also might wanna fix that link or put some upgrades prompts in. 

Thanks again for a great simple app with a fantastic UI!

### 2/5 — No longer allows change of instrument without crashing the app

*2023-10-15, version 1.5.1*

Well use to be great but now crashes any time you try to select instrument☹️

### 5/5 — Baritone

*2023-07-14, version 1.5.1*

I love this app, using it for Ukulele chords.
It would be so good if it had the Baritone Ukulele chords as well.
I have not found a good app for Baritone chords yet.

### 4/5 — Remove ads

*2022-04-21, version 1.5.1*

How do you remove ads? The link doesn’t seem to work.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2021-11-25, version 1.5.1*

I’ve been using this app forever!  I use it regularly to figure out how to play chords in alternate locations along the neck!  Great if you’re trying to get away from the open (cowboy) chords. I use it mostly for ukulele but have also used it for guitar and banjo.

### 5/5 — My Go To App for Uke

*2020-09-16, version 1.5.1*

This is the first app I reach for when I’m trying to do a chord on the ukulele.  It’s simple and has exactly what I’m looking for.

### 5/5 — 깔끔하고 좋아요

*2020-03-31, version 1.5.1*

계속 이것만 씀

### 5/5 — Une pépite

*2019-07-20, version 1.5.1*

Super appli, je mets jamais de notes ni de commentaires, mais quand je vois la qualité de cette appli et qu’elle est noyée dans une masse d’applis pourries je me sens obligé! 2 ans que je m’en sers pour toutes mes tabs des que je vois un accord chelou, ou alors pour transposer rapidement des accords au ukulele ou au piano... un vrai bijoux! Et gratuit et sans pub en plus... Merci!

## Frequently asked questions about Basichords

### What does Basichords do?

Basichords provides chord diagrams and information for a variety of stringed instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, cavaquinho, mandolin, and mandola. It helps users learn and visualize chord positions.

### What are the key features of Basichords?

Key features include auto-play of chords, interactive chord diagrams that can be tapped, finger position guidance, detailed chord and note information for each string, and an option for left-handed display. It also supports disabling the autoplay feature.

### How much does Basichords cost?

The application is ad-supported, meaning it is free to use but displays advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

### What instruments and tunings are supported?

The app supports Guitar (EADGBE), Ukulele (GCEA/ADFB), Cavaquinho (DGBD), Mandolin/Bouzouki (GD AE), Mandola (CGDA), and Banjo (CG BD/DGBD) with a large number of chord positions for each.

### Who is Basichords for?

This app is designed for musicians and learners of stringed instruments. It is particularly useful for those learning to play the guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, or similar instruments and want to quickly reference chord shapes and information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2016-10-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

from iAd to AdMob

### 1.5 — 2016-10-10

Fix for iOS 10

### 1.4 — 2011-10-18

Fix iOS5 crash, add Mandola and even more positions for all instruments

### 1.3 — 2011-04-11

- Adding Banjo C, Banjo D and Ukulele D
- Adding more chords (Guitar m7b5)

### 1.2 — 2011-01-15

- Now include all Tekachords features
- Universal app (iPad & iPod/iPhone)
- New Pad view with direct access to all the chords
- Keep support for old view for iPod/iPhone (called vintage)
- Portrait and Landscape support
- Add note information at the button (switching from Root/3rd/5th to actual note C/E/G by tapping at the bottom)

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