# Chord Calculus Lite

> Fretted instrument chord and scale tool with limited features. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Pollack.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-calculus-lite/id1464452718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steven Pollack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239631424)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-calculus-lite/id1464452718/reviews.md

## What is Chord Calculus Lite?

Chord Calculus Lite is a limited version of Chord Calculus, a tool for players of fretted instruments. ChordCalculus will allow the user to choose from a large number of pre-defined fretted instruments in a variety of tunings.  Additionally, the user can define new instruments and/or tunings.    Single or multiple capos can be added.  

 The Lite version has a limited variety of instruments, and lacks the ability to save new instruments, progressions and configurations.   Also, iCloud syncing between devices is disabled.  

The user picks from one of four operating modes using the segmented selectors at the center top of the display:

* (C)hord Calculator:

   Show all fingerings for chords for a given instrument/tuning, filters, capos, and fret span.

* Chord (I)dentifer:

   For a given instrument/tuning and fingering, display all possible names for a chord

* (S)cale Display: 

   For an instrument/tuning, key and scale type, display the scale, and play a two-octave scale 

* (P)rogression Player: 

   Derived from chord mode, display fingerings for a chord progression.  Also plays chords in sequence.

In all cases, the chords can be played as a chord or arpeggio and the scale played back.

See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty5eI_DiXhk&t=20s for all the features

## Key features

- Chord calculator
- Chord identifier
- Scale display
- Progression player
- Capo support
- Custom tunings

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-calculus-lite/id1464452718/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cripplingly unintuitive interface

*2021-03-10*

I couldn’t figure out how to do anything with this- at all

## Frequently asked questions about Chord Calculus Lite

### What fretted instruments does Chord Calculus Lite support?

Chord Calculus Lite supports a variety of pre-defined fretted instruments and tunings. Users can also define new instruments and tunings, and add single or multiple capos.

### What are the limitations of Chord Calculus Lite compared to the full version?

The Lite version has a limited variety of instruments and lacks the ability to save new instruments, progressions, and configurations. iCloud syncing is also disabled.

### Can I play chords and scales with Chord Calculus Lite?

Yes, in all operating modes, chords can be played as a chord or arpeggio, and scales can be played back. This allows for auditory learning and practice.

### What operating modes are available in Chord Calculus Lite?

Chord Calculus Lite offers four operating modes: Chord Calculator (show fingerings), Chord Identifier (display chord names), Scale Display (show scales and play them), and Progression Player (display and play chord progressions).

### What is the age rating for Chord Calculus Lite?

Chord Calculus Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### On which devices can I use Chord Calculus Lite?

Chord Calculus Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Chord Calculus Lite updated?

The latest version, 2.07, was released on October 5, 2019. The app was initially released on May 21, 2019.

### Does Chord Calculus Lite have ads?

No, Chord Calculus Lite does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.07 — 2019-10-05

Minor bug fix for identify mode. Prevents a "non-chord" from locking out display chords for subsequent fingerings.

### 2.06 — 2019-09-17

Minor UI enhancements and better synchronization between sounds and visual indicators when playing scales.

### 2.05 — 2019-08-26

Fixes:
- If the local file structure of the app becomes corrupted, the app will rebuild it.   Per Apple policies, the app will require a user-initiated restart.  
   The user will be prompted via a dialog.

### 2.04 — 2019-08-06

Fixes:
Hopefully catching bad configuration file crashes that are occurring for some users.  The app now catches these and resets to factory settings.   Please let the developer know if this occurs more than once via the web site.

Enhancements:
Note indicator's red is now "milder".  Let the developer know if you prefer this or the "stop light" red version
Now the Tone Locator Filter and the Quick Chord/Root selectors coexist peacefully on the iPhone.

### 2.03 — 2019-07-24

Fixes:
Marker sizes better scaled to layout size for older, smaller iPads.
Playback highlighting alignment fixed in scale mode.
Other minor UI tweaks

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## More apps by Steven Pollack

- [Chord Calculus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-calculus/id1239631425)

All apps by Steven Pollack: https://appshunter.io/developer/1239631424

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