# Chord Analyser (Chord Finder) — Reverse chord finder & charts

> Interactive reverse chord finder and dictionary for stringed instruments and piano. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas FOUDRAL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-analyser-chord-finder/id1200557428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas FOUDRAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141663949)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-analyser-chord-finder/id1200557428/reviews.md

## What is Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)?

Chord Analyzer is an interactive reverse chord finder.

Whether you can't identify a chord on a score, are looking for the best notation for a composition, or want to find a new voicing for a chord on the guitar (or any other stringed instrument), Chord Analyzer is the tool for you.

Chord Analyzer bridges the gap between stringed instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, etc.), the piano, and standard chord notation.

Press the keys on the piano or the frets on the guitar, and the app will instantly identify the chord and suggest its most appropriate notation. You can also browse the built-in chord dictionary to explore every playable position on guitar or banjo.

Powered by a smart algorithm, the app goes far beyond fixed chord shapes - offering many more voicing suggestions than traditional chord dictionaries. Listen to them, play them, tweak them directly in the app, and pick the best fit for your compositions or performances!

The full version extends this intelligent, interactive chord dictionary to less common instruments (7-string guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, violin, and more). It also lets you bookmark your favorite chords to revisit later, and - most importantly - supports open tunings! Retune your instrument freely, knowing you'll always be able to find the right chord shapes.

Also included: a piano-guitar interface designed to make it easy for guitarists and pianists to communicate about complex or original chords.

New: a powerful chord chart editor, with gestures fully designed for mobile. Jot down chord progressions in seconds to capture musical ideas the moment they come to you, or share them with fellow musicians.

Features:
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- Over 3,500 chords recognized, from the simplest to the most complex
- Chord detection for piano, guitar, and banjo in all positions and inversions
- Complete chord dictionary for piano, guitar, and banjo
- Algorithmically generated chord voicings
- Score and interval transcription
- Smart detection of the most appropriate chord notation
- Slash bass / bass note management
- Chord chart editor with mobile-friendly gestures
- No ads

Available in the full version:
- Piano-guitar interface
- Bookmarks
- Left-handed fretboard
- Additional instruments: 7-string guitar, ukulele, 5-string banjo, violin, mandolin, and more
- Open tuning support
- Unlimited chord charts with one-click transposition

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, Chord Analyzer will help you deepen your understanding of chord notation, expand your playing vocabulary, and compose with confidence.

## Key features

- Interactive chord dictionary
- Reverse chord finder
- Chord position suggestions
- Real-time audio transcription
- Supports multiple stringed instruments
- Piano-guitar interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-analyser-chord-finder/id1200557428/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best in class

*2022-08-11*

I love this app and use it regularly as I compose. I’ve tried a few chord finder apps - this one is my favorite.

### 5/5 — Clean and effective

*2021-01-31*

This is exactly what I was looking for. I needed an easy reference for creating guitar parts from piano music at church. I can build the chords with the keyboard, see the notes match the sheet music, then look for the guitar chord voicing that fits. A beautiful app that looks nice and does exactly what it’s meant to do. And for 1.99, you can have the guitar and the keyboard on the screen at the same time, well worth it.

### 5/5 — I like it....... butttttttttttttttttttt

*2020-11-26*

Please fix the bug where it just goes out of the app. Idk if this is just on apple products or what, but it does it on both iPad and iPhone. And it blocks out letters with a black rectangle.

### 1/5 — Used to be great, but crashes all the time now.

*2020-11-16*

I have used this app for a long time now. I have always loved it. However, it now crashes all the time. Usually I have to power down & reboot my IPad to just get out of the app.

### 5/5 — Good for tenor banjo

*2020-09-09*

I’ve played bluegrass, plectrum and tenor banjo-each with its own unique tuning. The tenor banjo section of this app is priceless! I have a vintage tenor banjo that now gives me twice as much joy to play as a result of using this app. As a jazz guitarist, I can’t wait to play around with all the chord inversions (I also have the Roy Smeck 4,400 guitar chord book somewhere???). Who knows? I might become the next Joe Pass!

### 5/5 — Easily the best chord app for the iPad

*2020-07-29*

This app is such an immense help in so many ways. If you are looking for a quick way to identify, locate, or hear any chord on your instrument I can’t recommend this enough.  Even the free version is way better than the alternatives (paid ones included) but I can sincerely say that the full version of this is the best $1.99 I have ever spent - it is worth 10x that. Both writing and learning is so much easier with this app. The developer was also very kind and responsive when I ran into a minor problem. 5 stars all around.

### 3/5 — Clefs?

*2020-04-05*

Just got the app.  Seems useful.  I’m a brass player who has only used treble clef so it was disappointing to see that the default chords are written in bass clef.  Can this be changed?

### 5/5 — Update Needed

*2020-03-05*

Please Update this app, for the upgrade made on the app, there are some features that do not work, such as the chord library dictionary for the piano where it has 1-7 sounds, also for each of the library dictionaries, there is no play or sound button. This app would be a million times better with those fixes.

Thanks

### 4/5 — suggestion

*2019-12-02*

this app is great !it would be great if we could drag a chord into a memory slot to able to organize a song progression checking both guitar and piano ✌️

### 5/5 — It does just what I hoped it would

*2018-10-25*

Back in the early Seventies, I made something like this in card index/IBM format out of cardboard. It was obviously very limited, and I dreamed of one day having some sort of computer program that might enable chord construction/deconstruction in this way. This is it!

## Frequently asked questions about Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)

### What instruments does Chord Analyser support?

Chord Analyser supports a wide range of instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, violin, viola, and piano. The full version extends support to more exotic instruments like 7-string guitar and 5-string banjo.

### How many chords can Chord Analyser recognize?

Chord Analyser can recognize over 3,500 chords, ranging from the simplest to the most complex. It offers algorithmically calculated chord positions for guitar and banjo.

### Does Chord Analyser have ads?

No, Chord Analyser is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No advertising' as a feature.

### What are the benefits of the full version of Chord Analyser?

The full version of Chord Analyser offers additional features such as a piano-guitar interface, bookmarking favorite chords, left-handed neck support, support for more instruments, and open tuning capabilities.

### How does Chord Analyser help with compositions?

Chord Analyser helps with compositions by providing the best notation for a composition, suggesting original chord positions, and allowing users to listen to, play, and modify chords in real-time.

### Is Chord Analyser suitable for beginners?

Yes, Chord Analyser is designed to be easy to use and helps both beginners and professionals better understand American chord notation and enrich their playing.

### When was Chord Analyser last updated?

Chord Analyser was last updated on August 10, 2022, with version 3.4.28.

### What is the user rating for Chord Analyser?

Chord Analyser has a rating of 4.4 stars based on 23 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.16 — 2026-07-08

Your paid version, safe and sound.

We fixed a bug that could, in some cases, make people who had purchased the full version lose access to it. It's now fixed: your paid version is restored automatically.

Thank you for your trust and patience!

### 4.2.6 — 2026-06-22

A big update to Chord Analyzer!

- Brand-new chord chart editor, designed from the ground up for mobile - capture chord progressions in seconds
- Smarter voicing suggestions that go beyond fixed chord shapes
- Open tunings, bookmarks and extra instruments in the full version
- Many refinements throughout

Thanks for playing with us!

### 3.4.28 — 2022-08-10

- iPad display improvement
- chord dictionary algorithm improvement
- minor bug fixes

### 3.4.18 — 2022-08-03

Bookmarks, new instruments, and more !

### 0.4.25 — 2017-03-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Chord finding issue correction for mandolin and tenor banjo

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