# Capo Helper — Capo chords for the whole band > Music app for instant chord translation with capo adjustments. (iPhone/iPad app by YsApps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-helper/id368336275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [YsApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/342774309) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-04-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-helper/id368336275/reviews.md ## What is Capo Helper? Put a capo on the third fret, play a G shape, and what everyone hears is a Bb. If the bass player or the keyboard player wants to play along, someone has to work that out. Capo Helper does it for you. Set the fret the capo is on and every chord is translated instantly, so the rest of the band knows what's actually sounding and the guitar player can use their capo as much as they want. It works the other way round too. Tell it what key the song is in and it will show you where to put the capo and which shapes to play. WHAT IT DOES • Translates every chord for any capo position, in both directions • Handles real chords — Am7, Csus4, F#m7b5, D/F# — not just root notes • Spells them correctly for the key: Bb in flat keys, A# in sharp keys • Finds the best capo position for a song's key, ranked by which frets give you open chords • Shows you how to actually play each chord with the capo where it is • Stage mode: oversized, high contrast, and the screen stays awake on a music stand CAPO HELPER PRO One purchase. No subscription. • Every alternate fingering for a chord, up and down the neck • Alternate tunings — Eb standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G and Open D • Partial capos, where each string can sit at its own fret • Bb, Eb and F transpositions for horns, plus a harmonica position finder • Nashville numbers No ads. No tracking. No account. No internet connection needed — all of it works offline. Bought Capo Helper years ago, when it cost a dollar? Tap Restore and Pro is yours. You already paid for it. ## Key features - Instant chord translation for any capo position - Translates in both directions (capo to sounding, key to capo) - Handles complex and real chords - Suggests optimal capo positions for song keys - Displays chord fingerings with capo - Stage mode with high contrast and screen lock ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Capo Helper Pro | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-helper/id368336275/reviews.md ### 1/5 — What happened *2015-05-30* This app used to work great , now I can't get it to work at all very sad :( ### 1/5 — Will not function on iPhone 5s *2015-05-06* I used this app on my 4th gen iPod Touch without a problem, but the slide bar does not appear at the top of the screen on my iPhone 5s. This makes the app useless, because I can't change the capo setting. My phone is running iOS version 8.3. Please upload a fix for this. ### 1/5 — Does not work on iPhone 6 *2015-05-05* I just tried using the app for the first time since buying my phone after upgrading from an iPhone 4 and the slide bar that is used to select capo setting is not visible - it's not there, rendering the app useless. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, as well as power cycling my iPhone, neither one worked. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Won't load since ios6 *2012-09-22* Since ios6 I can't use the app. Worked fine til then, now picture comes up and then shuts down. Any help would be appreciated. ### 4/5 — Nice, but... *2011-06-05* It would be really helpful if it had Em A2 and such listed. I am transposing guitar chord sheets for the violin Sunday morning, and this program is helpful, but the above would really help. Would love to see this updated. Thanks. ### 4/5 — My Review *2011-03-26* It is backwards. It is nice because you can see all the chords at one time. But it needs to be changed. On fifth fret the A chord would be an E chord, not a D chord. Please correct this. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2010-10-25* This is a huge help, especially with church music that loves flats. ### 3/5 — Ok app but I think it should be flipped around. *2010-08-18* Ok after using this a bit more, I think the app should be flipped around. The notes under capo should be the notes that are being played capoed. The case right now is that the notes under capo are the uncapoed notes, and the notes under original are the capoed notes. I recommend either changing it so the notes under capo show the ones played relative to the capo and the notes under original should be the standard notes relative the nut of the guitar. As it stands it makes it a bit difficult to understand fully. Other than that I applaud them for creating an app like this. ## Frequently asked questions about Capo Helper ### What is Capo Helper? Capo Helper is a music application designed to instantly translate chords when a guitar capo is used. It helps musicians understand what chords are being played and can suggest capo positions based on the song's key. ### How does Capo Helper work? You set the fret your capo is on, and the app shows you the actual sounding chords. Conversely, you can input the song's key, and it will tell you where to place the capo and which shapes to play. ### Does Capo Helper support complex chords? Yes, Capo Helper handles real chords like Am7, Csus4, F#m7b5, and D/F#, not just simple root notes. It also spells them correctly for the key, using flats in flat keys and sharps in sharp keys. ### What are the benefits of Capo Helper Pro? Capo Helper Pro, available as a one-time purchase, offers alternate fingerings, support for alternate tunings (like Eb standard, Drop D, DADGAD), partial capos, horn transpositions, and Nashville numbers. ### Is Capo Helper free to use? The basic version of Capo Helper is free. Additional features are available through a one-time purchase for Capo Helper Pro, with no ongoing subscription required. ### Does Capo Helper have ads? No, Capo Helper is ad-free. The developers state there is no tracking or need for an account, and it functions entirely offline. ### What devices is Capo Helper available on? Capo Helper is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How often is Capo Helper updated? The latest version of Capo Helper is 3.0.2, last updated on September 11, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the specific frequency is not detailed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.2 — 2026-09-11 Rebuilt from the ground up: correct chord spelling, real fingerings, alternate tunings partial capos ### 3.0.0 — 2017-04-06 Updated to the newest iOS. ### 2.3.300 — 2012-09-25 Support for iOS 6. ### 2.2.300 — 2012-07-11 * Fixed an issue with saving songs * Adding analytics to help improve future versions. ### 2.1.200 — 2011-09-28 Changed the labeling on the cord columns to help others understand them better. They are now labeled Finger for the chord that is being played, and Sounds for how it will sound. Added new button graphics. Added a display of other apps on the about page. ## More apps by YsApps - [Video Game Name Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-name-generator/id1088016206) - [Thoughts and Prayers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughts-and-prayers/id6800736106) All apps by YsApps: https://appshunter.io/developer/342774309 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*