Best BU alternatives: apps like BU-Chord

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like BU? We've analyzed 9+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to BU

Chord Lord for Ukulele#1

Chord Lord for Ukulele by Cannonball Software Ltd.

The Ukulele teacher app
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.7😊(500 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive library of ukulele chord diagrams for all types of chords. Users can hear how chords and individual notes sound, customize tuning, and access a left-handed display option. All chords are available for free.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 👍 Includes baritone ukulele chords
  • 👍 Left-handed mode available
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Useful for song writing
  • 👍 Can play individual strings
  • 👍 Good for quick chord reminders
  • 👍 App works well without issues
  • 👍 Free with option to remove ads

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Limited to 7th fret
  • 👎 Only shows common chord voicings
  • 👎 Some chord fingerings incorrect for baritone
  • 👎 Long string decay/sound sustain
  • 👎 Annoying pop-up ads
Chords by Staventabs#2

Chords by Staventabs by Ivan Korovin

Chord diagrams
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily find and learn chord diagrams for guitar, ukulele, and piano. Explore alternative fingerings, various chord types, and save your favorites for quick access.

UkeLib Chords#3

UkeLib Chords by Bijoy Thangaraj

Ukulele Chord Library
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(344 ratings)
FreeAds
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Access a comprehensive ukulele chord library with all possible positions and suggested fingerings. Hear how chords sound with audio demonstrations and quickly find any chord using the search function. This tool is beneficial for both beginner and advanced ukulele players.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for finding chords
  • 👍 Vast chord library
  • 👍 Simple and convenient interface
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Sounds for different tunings (baritone, low G)
  • 👍 Clearly laid out
  • 👍 Fast chord searching
  • 👍 Well designed
  • 👍 Useful for learning and memorizing chords
  • 👍 Not intrusive ads
  • 👍 Helps with alternative fingerings
  • 👍 Shows chords in multiple positions
  • 👍 Excellent for embellishing fingerstyle tunes
  • 👍 Comprehensive chord chart
  • 👍 Faster than printed chord books
  • 👍 Good for creating own music

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Some chords are not useful for certain users
  • 👎 Lack of alternate fingering for some chords
  • 👎 D7 chord is incorrect
  • 👎 Too many commercials (mentioned by one user)
  • 👎 Notes not named for red dots

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UkeLib Chords Pro
UkeLib Chords Pro
UkeLib Chords Pro
Ukulele Chord Library
$4.99

Access a comprehensive ukulele chord library with all possible positions, fingering suggestions, and audio demonstrations. Quickly find any chord using built-in search or Spotlight, and export chords as images or MIDI files. Includes Apple Watch support and widgets for easy access.

Vast ukulele chord librarySuggested fingering for each chordAudio demonstration of chords
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5
UkuTabs Ukulele Chords & Songs
UkuTabs Ukulele Chords & Songs
UkuTabs Ukulele Chords & Songs
Songbook, tabs, strums, tuner
Free

Access a vast library of ukulele chords and song tabs for over 20,000 songs. Learn chord shapes, suggested strumming patterns with audio playback, and access detailed guides. Customize your experience with dark mode and left-handed options.

20,000+ song chordsChord diagramsSuggested strumming patterns with audio
🎵 Music
(9)
freemium
6
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
Guitar Scales & Riff Practice
Free

This app helps guitarists expand their playing with over 1,000 riffs, exercises, and chord progressions. It features animated fretboard diagrams, synchronized TAB, and customizable backing tracks for improvisation and songwriting. Explore scales, triads, and arpeggios with dedicated trainers.

1,000+ riffs and exercisesTheory-based chord progressionsAnimated fretboard diagrams
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(62)
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7
Piano Chords Master
Piano Chords Master
Piano Chords Master
Supports playing chords
Free

This app allows users to create and play songs by setting chords for each bar on a virtual keyboard. It supports various chord types and input methods, including MIDI, and offers transposition features for practice. Unlock all chord patterns and sounds with an in-app purchase.

Set chords per barChord tone and sound confirmationIdentify chords by pressing keys
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free with in-app purchases
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What Chord?
What Chord?
What Chord?
Chord names by shape
Free

Identify chord names by their shape on a guitar fretboard. Quickly name chords you're playing or discover new ones by adjusting finger positions. Ideal for musicians who need to name chords for sharing or understanding song structures.

Identify chord names by shapeDiscover new chord variationsName chords for sharing
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(171)
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9
Ukulele Tuner EM-1
Ukulele Tuner EM-1
Ukulele Tuner EM-1
Ukulele tuner and chords
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to tune your ukulele, offering various note naming schemes and adjustable reference frequencies. It includes a chord library with fingerings and allows users to hear string sounds for ear training. Suitable for both beginners and experienced players.

Multiple note naming schemesAdjustable reference note frequencyAutomatic string detection
🎵 Music
(37)
free with in-app purchases