# Capo - Learn Music by Ear — Finds chords for any song > Music learning app that identifies song chords, beats, and key for ear training. (iPhone/iPad app by SuperMegaUltraGroovy, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-learn-music-by-ear/id887497388 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SuperMegaUltraGroovy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386963806) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,124 App Store ratings · 296 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 59 MB - Languages: German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish - Released: 2014-07-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-learn-music-by-ear/id887497388/reviews.md ## What is Capo? Learn your favorite songs without tabs or sheet music. Whether you play for the world or yourself, all musicians need a good ear for harmony, melody, and rhythm. Using the songs in your music collection, Capo guesses the beats, chords, and key of songs to help you break them down to their individual parts. Capo’s unique technology helps you to learn your favorites quickly as you improve your ear along the way. Capo is simple and yet so, so good, even the professionals use it: “Capo is AMAZING!!! Very clutch. Especially when parts are kinda tough in the mix that I can’t make out easily. With other apps you lose quality, this still sounds correct.” - Omar Edwards: Keyboardist/Music Director for Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Eminem, and more “When I sat down and started using Capo for the first time, I was amazed at how big a punch this little app packs! It's intuitive, convenient, and high-quality.” - Rebecca Lovell: Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Piano for Larkin Poe (Read more at capoapp.com/testimonials) *** HEAR THE SONG *** Slow down playback, scrub to hear specific notes, and easily create regions that loop as you learn to play the tricky parts. Use Capo’s tools to isolate specific instruments and even vocals to learn any part of a song. With a couple simple switches, you can focus on the piano or eliminate everything to practice the guitar solo and make transcription easier. *** BREAK IT DOWN *** Capo automatically detects chords, beats, and the key of songs to get you started. Change, add, or remove the detected chords easily with a few taps as you identify alternate chords and voicings. Use Capo's structure song view to edit Capo's beat grid for songs with changing, or uncommon time signatures. *** PAUSE THE SESSION (PRO) *** With an active subscription, Capo saves the loop regions you set, chord changes, and even the playback position into Projects. Learn songs at your own pace and revisit them on all your devices using iCloud. *** SO MUCH MORE *** * Transpose songs to different keys * Rename regions to keep organized * Beat detection estimates the tempo and helps snap regions * Edit chords one at a time or globally * Display chord diagrams for Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Bass, and now Piano * Rock on southpaws! Capo has a left-handed chord box option * Five different metronome sounds * Learn more about Capo touch Pro below! **NOTE**: Capo works with music you own, but cannot access streaming tracks from Apple Music, Spotify, etc. * If you don’t own a particular track, Capo makes it simple to buy a DRM-free copy on the iTunes Store *** GO PRO *** Without an active subscription, Capo touch will not save your edits to the chords, beats, regions, markers, or sections in your Projects. For $19.99 per year, Capo touch Pro: * Saves all your changes to Projects, which are synced across your devices * Provides full access to upcoming features and improvements * Helps support future development of the product *** GO PLATINUM *** For $49.99 per year, Capo Platinum gives you everything in Capo touch Pro *plus* the ability to unlock all the features in Capo for macOS. All prices shown in this description are in USD. Exact prices may vary by region based on current exchange rates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off from Settings after purchase. Our Privacy Policy can be found at https://supermegaultragroovy.com/legal/privacy, and our Terms of Use at https://supermegaultragroovy.com/legal/tou. ## Key features - Identify chords, beats, and key - Slow down playback and loop sections - Isolate instruments and vocals - Edit detected chords and time signatures - Save projects and sync across devices - Display chord diagrams for multiple instruments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Capo touch Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year | | Capo touch Pro - Upgrade | $9.99 | per year | | Capo Platinum - Upgrade | $39.99 | per year | | Capo Platinum | $49.99 | per year | | Capo touch Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Capo touch Pro - Monthly | $2.49 | per month | ## What do users think of Capo? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful features - 👍 Intuitive interface - 🎶 Helpful for learning songs - 💡 Innovative technology - 🔍 Accurate chord detection **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent chord recognition - 🔒 Limited access to music library - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🤔 Confusing navigation **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when loading songs - Fails to restore previous purchases - Sluggish performance on older devices **Most requested features** - Add Spotify integration - Implement a tab/notation view - Allow custom tuning adjustments - Improve chord visualization - Add a metronome feature ## Recent user reviews (10 of 296) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capo-learn-music-by-ear/id887497388/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Pas au top *2026-07-10* Je n’arrive plus à envoyer des airs de mon enregistreur comme auparavant… Je trouve l’application moins facile ### 5/5 — 改曲调后和弦不同步 *2026-06-07* 进入主界面之后变调夹功能用不了、请修复一下bug ### 5/5 — Great for guitar player *2026-06-06, version 4.7* Very accurate ### 2/5 — Do bet tre *2026-06-02, version 4.6.2* !$& ### 1/5 — 导出不能传微信 *2026-03-23* 导出不能传微信 ### 1/5 — Terrible chord detection *2026-02-22* In allen Songs die ich getestet habe stimmen die Songs vorne und hinten nicht. Nicht nur ein bisschen falsch sondern voll daneben. Da ist man mit trial and error selbst deutlich schneller. Bitte kein Geld ausgeben, komplette Verschwendung **Developer response:** Es tut mir leid zu hören, dass Capo Sie enttäuscht hat. Könnten Sie bitte den Support kontaktieren und uns wissen lassen, welche Songs Sie ausprobiert haben und wie falsch die Akkorde waren? — Sorry to hear that Capo disappointed you. Could you please contact support and let us know what songs you tried, and how wrong the chords were? ### 4/5 — What genius this Capo is! *2026-01-07, version 4.6.1* I’m an progressing beginner in Irish Concertina at 68yrs of age and Capo makes that possible by allowing me to practice my first tune at a very slow pace in parts. It’s outstanding how easy it is to use. ### 4/5 — App is broken *2025-12-03, version 4.6* Even though I paid $19.99 for a year of premium, the “change key” feature doesn’t work which was the whole reason why I got the app Update: customer support helped me figure out how to change the key and it works great so I upped my review from 1 to 4 stars. I would do 5 except the UI is confusing and the UX is kind of bad because of that. ### 1/5 — App is broken *2025-11-09, version 4.6* Even though I paid $19.99 for a year of premium, the “change key” feature doesn’t work which was the whole reason why I got the app ### 5/5 — Indispensable tool for teaching *2025-08-21, version 4.5.1* I use Capo on both Mac and iPad to take apart songs and guitar breaks for students and band mates alike. It lets me get recordings in tune for headache-free practice sessions. ## Frequently asked questions about Capo ### What does Capo do? Capo helps musicians learn songs by ear. It analyzes your music files to detect beats, chords, and the key of a song. You can then slow down playback, loop tricky sections, isolate instruments, and edit chord progressions to make learning easier. ### How does Capo help me learn songs? Capo allows you to break down songs into their individual parts. You can slow down playback to hear notes clearly, scrub through the audio, and create loops for difficult passages. The app also identifies chords and beats, which you can then edit and refine. ### Is Capo free to use? The basic version of Capo is free to download and use. However, to save your edits to projects, sync across devices, and access all features, an active subscription to Capo touch Pro is required. This subscription costs $19.99 per year. ### What devices is Capo compatible with? Capo is available for iOS devices. It supports iCloud syncing, allowing you to access your saved projects and settings across multiple Apple devices if you have an active Pro subscription. ### Can Capo analyze songs from streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music? No, Capo works with music files that you own. It cannot access or analyze tracks from streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, or others. If you don't own a track, the app provides a simple way to purchase a DRM-free copy from the iTunes Store. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.7.1 — 2026-08-19 # Enhancements - Added C Standard to the list of tunings (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_tuning_(guitar)) # Bug Fixes - In the Call & Response settings, the quiet playback level slider now applies its changes live, and no longer resets to full volume during the quiet period ### 4.7 — 2026-06-04 # New Features ## Call & Response Mode Loop regions can now alternate between playback (the call) and silence (the response), giving you a built-in gap to play what you just heard. Select a region, then press and hold the loop button to open the settings. # Enhancements - In the metronome settings, you can now mute the click track after the count-in is done. - Count-in will now work when there is no active looping region. When the playhead isn't on the downbeat, count-in gives you fewer clicks to get you in on time. See the user guide for more details. - The region is no longer deactivated when you tap on chord entries to audition them during playback. - Capo's User Guide has a new look, is searchable, and now covers both platforms. # Bug Fixes - We corrected an issue with the timing between the count-in and regular metronome clicks—there used to be a slightly longer gap between the last count-in click and the downbeat click. - The last string in the guitar chord boxes no longer draws a shade darker than the rest. - The last-set instrument (e.g., Ukulele, Banjo) is now restored correctly from user defaults in new projects. ### 4.6.2 — 2026-01-08 This maintenance update addresses bugs that were reported by our users over the holidays. Happy New Year, everyone! # Bug Fixes - After dragging to adjust the size of a region, Capo once again ensures that the region remains selected. This regression was introduced in the 4.6.1 update, and we regret the error. - When executing the `resizeRegion()` command from a keyboard or MIDI binding, Capo no longer interrupts the in-progress playback by seeking to the start or end of the region. However, this seek still happens while playback is stopped, so that the new boundary location is reflected in the position display. ### 4.6.1 — 2025-12-12 This maintenance update addresses some minor issues reported by our users. Thanks everyone for providing your feedback! # Bug Fixes - Capo will no longer display the chord chooser popover at the extreme left or right bottom edge after scrolling the list of available shapes. ### 4.6 — 2025-09-15 # Enhancements - Capo has been updated for the latest version of iOS, and supports the all-new system design - The app icon has also been updated to match the new design, and now fully supports the new home screen customization ## Apps similar to Capo | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-guitar-chords-and-tabs/id357828853) | 4.7 (473,250) | Free | Music | | [Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordify-songs-chords-tuner/id1073624757) | 4.7 (33,443) | Free | Music | | [Guitar: tabs, chords & games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tabs-chords-and-games/id1365011081) | 4.5 (40,411) | Free | Music | | [ChordBank: Learn Guitar Chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbank-learn-guitar-chords/id397602509) | 4.7 (6,277) | Free | Music | | [Chord ai - Play any song!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-ai-play-any-song/id1446177109) | 4.6 (5,900) | Free | Music | | [AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chord-finder-guitar-tabs/id6462842110) | 4.5 (108) | Free | Music | ## Related topics [mandolin chords by ear](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mandolin-chords-by-ear) · [super slow downer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/super-slow-downer) · [leith stetson](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/leith-stetson) · [chord recognition](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chord-recognition) · [chord detector](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chord-detector) · [super learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/super-learning) · [capo key transposer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/capo-key-transposer) · [bapu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bapu) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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