# Chord Pickout — user reviews > 147 indexed App Store user reviews of Chord Pickout by Alexey Konoplev, rated 3.60/5 from 62 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-pickout/id1119690662/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-pickout/id1119690662.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 29 · 4★ 12 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Chord Pickout? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✅ Accurate chord detection for simple songs - ⚡ Fast and efficient chord analysis - 👍 Easy to use interface - 🎵 Works well with iTunes library - 📱 Portable music learning tool - 🎸 Helpful for beginner musicians - 📊 Auto-scrolling chord display during playback - 📄 PDF export functionality - 🎯 Good starting point for song learning **Cons** - ❌ Poor accuracy on complex songs - 💰 Expensive subscription model after initial purchase - 🚫 Cannot access protected/DRM music from iTunes - 🔌 Limited to locally stored files only - ⚠️ Inconsistent chord detection timing - ❌ Misses chord changes and variations - 🔄 Requires uploading files to Apple Music (slow/unreliable) - 😤 Bait-and-switch pricing strategy - 🌐 No Spotify or streaming service integration - ⚙️ App crashes and white screen loading issues - 🎵 Cannot detect complex chords (7ths, 9ths, diminished) - 🔑 Frequently detects wrong key signatures **Commonly reported bugs** - White screen with spinning loading circle - App fails to open or crashes on startup - Cannot load songs from iTunes library - PDF export generates empty files - Chord detection lags significantly - App freezes during analysis - Inconsistent performance across devices - Music file loading failures **Most requested features** - Spotify and streaming service integration - Ability to slow down playback speed - Transpose to different keys - Recent songs history/quick access - Microphone input for real-time chord detection - Lyrics transcription and display - Ability to tap/correct chords manually - Support for DRM-protected iTunes music - Zoom in/out while playing - Solo/riff detection capability - Improved accuracy for complex chord progressions ## Newest reviews (18 of 147) ### 2/5 — Great app but now trying to charge a monthly subscription *2018-10-07, version 1.38* I love this app it has been so handy. Exactly why I purchased it in the first place. I opened it the other day and it’s now trying to charge a monthly subscription. I don’t really feel it’s the kind of app that needs this. Such a shame. The subscription is too much for the amount I use it. Sorry guys, I’ll be finding another app now :( ### 1/5 — Hayal kırıklığı *2018-09-23, version 1.38* Anında üyelik isitiyor haftalık 21₺ dolar kaç haberiniz var mı sizin? Hayır bi denesem öncesinde bişey de demiycem bu nedir ya hemen üstümüze geliyorsunuz. Kusura bakmayın kardeşim ben o 21₺ leri biriktirir eve stüdyo kurarım ### 1/5 — No puedo abrir la app *2018-09-23, version 1.38* No puedo abrir la app ### 1/5 — Why, oh why, oh why? *2018-09-20, version 1.38* This was a useful app for occasionally checking the chords for a song. It wasn’t always reliable but the export to a text file was a nice feature. And then the developer decided to introduce a pricey subscription service for use of the app - very odd given the number of competing apps that are free and arguably better - so I have promptly deleted this app ### 1/5 — Zu teuer *2018-09-20, version 1.38* War eine super Software. Nach 10€ Kauf sollen jetzt 4 Euro pro Woche bezahlt werden. Nein Danke👎🏼👎🏼 ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2018-09-19, version 1.38* When I initially purchased this app, there was no subscription fee listed and it was a complete shock when I tried to use it again recently and discovered I was shut out of it unless I paid additional fees. I would have understood if it had been part of the original purchase but this is completely out of the blue. ### 1/5 — Cuidado, app fake *2018-09-12, version 1.37* Sem informar existe cobrança, para utilizar precisa pagar e ter acesso a 7 dias grátis, após é necessário solicitação de cancelamento que de forma tardia gera a cobrança mensal. ### 1/5 — Abzocke !! *2018-09-11, version 1.37* 4 Euro die Woche !? Diese App habe ich gleich wieder gelöscht. Leider muss man mindestens einen Stern geben. ### 1/5 — Stay away *2018-09-09, version 1.37* Asks for subscription at start for a useless application ### 1/5 — No sirve *2018-09-09, version 1.37* Te hace pagar al instante de abrir la app ### 1/5 — 詐欺です！ワンクリック詐欺です *2018-08-31, version 1.37* 無料なもの何も無いです。自動で一週間経つと450円請求されます。 ### 3/5 — Chord picking *2018-08-24, version 1.36* Was ok as a free app but not worth $50 a year. Only 60% of chords picked missing chords all the time. ### 1/5 — Teuer und so ein Schrott *2018-08-23, version 1.36* Ich habe habe es für 10 Euro gekauft jetzt muss ich 4 pro Woche bezahlen nur für accorden👀 So ein Schrott ### 1/5 — Scandalosa *2018-08-22, version 1.36* Una vergogna Eliminata ### 1/5 — Subscription service? *2018-08-17, version 1.36* You gotta be kidding! I paid for this app, which rarely ever gets it(the cords)correct, and now I have to pay to use it? I’ll take chances without it. ### 2/5 — Good app, baffling developer *2018-08-15, version 1.35* I originally wrote that this didn’t even load. An update fixed that, I was pleased with the app. Now suddenly there’s a screen asking for a monthly subscription. What did I even pay for? ### 1/5 — Ça tourne en rond *2018-08-09, version 1.33* Impossible à. Démarrer sur un IPad Pro ........ Pas d’étoile ### 1/5 — No funciona *2018-08-08, version 1.33* La aplicación no abre, se queda en una pantalla blanca cargando alguna cosa que nunca acaba. Corrijan ese bug! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — ゴミ *2025-06-13, version 1.43* 使い物にならない？gmすぎる ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-01-08, version 1.43* It’s only loading music on iTunes…not local files loading…any help!? ### 1/5 — FAIL *2024-06-05, version 1.43* Terrible UI. Requires you upload your files to Apple Music which can take hours or fail completely. As this is an iPad app, primarily, you shoud be able to put a music file in your folder and open it. The file I tested didn’t produce accurate results and I even stripped out the vocal so all it had to listen to was the music track. Wildly expensive for what it is. ### 1/5 — i’d be nice if you could actually open a song *2023-09-04, version 1.43* idk ### 1/5 — I thought it was a great app in the beginning *2023-01-20, version 1.43* I really thought this was a great app to start with! Not perfect but a great idea …. But when I went to use it after a while I find I’m being asked to pay a weekly subscription! Way too expensive for most of us !! A one off price maybe but I’m deleting this app now it’s to much ! So disappointing! Greedy 🙄 ### 1/5 — I already paid *2018-10-11, version 1.39* I paid for the app, now I have to pay for a subscription? ### 1/5 — Pesima app *2018-10-07, version 1.38* No descargar! Pide una suscripción considerablemente cara y realmente no sirve para nada. Botar la plata ### 1/5 — Te hace pagar antes de poder usarla *2018-10-03, version 1.38* Basofia ### 1/5 — Really?? *2018-10-03, version 1.38* So I’ve used chord Pickout for the longest time and I’ve even told many other people about your app and they even used the app and now I have to pay a monthly subscription!?!? I SHOULD be grandfathered in BUT no I get a slap in the face with a ‘discounted annual rate’ well don’t worry. I’ve deleted the app!! There are others out there. Thank you, but no thank you! ### 1/5 — Inútil *2018-09-24, version 1.38* No permite utilizarla sin antes comprarla ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2018-10-20, version 1.40* Saves me a lot of time. Love it! ### 5/5 — Duda *2018-08-26, version 1.36* La compré hace un tiempo y ahora me pide que la compre de nuevo..... Dónde tengo que preguntar? ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-07-01, version 1.31* Nothing is 100% accurate for this type of app but Chord Pick up is awfully close! This app will get you where you need to be, and makes it easy to fill in or tighten up loose areas. ### 5/5 — Brilliant. *2018-02-25, version 1.31* I was hesitant at the price as there is no free trial version. This app is worth every cent. Fast and accurate. Tested against known songs, spot on. ### 5/5 — Süper bir program. *2017-12-20, version 1.31* Herkese tavsiye ederim. Müziğin tadını bilenlere daha çok. ### 5/5 — Best app *2017-09-24, version 1.31* Absolutely brilliant is the only way I can describe this app. As a musician its come to my aid several times since downloading. Easy to use and hassle free - thank you. ### 5/5 — Excelente *2017-09-03, version 1.31* Grate app for chords I will use it always ### 5/5 — Pretty cool *2017-07-12, version 1.31* Not perfect, but a neat tool!! ### 5/5 — This is why Snartphones exist. *2017-07-09, version 1.31* X ### 5/5 — Top *2017-07-06, version 1.31* Top application pour apprendre les morceaux rapidement --- *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 2026-06-09.*