# ChordAid: Chord Finder — Guitar Banjo Ukulele and more

> Chord finder app for various stringed instruments with extensive fingering options. (iPhone/iPad app by EMSI SOFT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-finder/id1271226087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EMSI SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/622084727)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-finder/id1271226087/reviews.md

## What is ChordAid?

The chord finder app lets you select a few notes on the fretboard and the app will show you the names of the chords that match. 
You can then view other fingerings selected from a huge library of chords.
Supports left handed players and banjo with drone string.

Here is a list of the currently supported instruments and tunings:
• Guitar 6 strings
  - Standard
  - D Standard
  - Open C, D, G, A, B, E, C#, D minor, G minor
  - Modal D, G
  - Drop C, D, B, A
  - Tenor (Mandola)
  - Fripp
• Bass guitar 4 strings
  - Standard
  - Drop C, D
• Bass guitar 5 strings
  - Standard
  - Tenor
• Ukulele
  - Concert, Concert low G
  - D
  - Canadian
  - Baritone 
  - Bass
• Mandolin
  - Standard
  - Mandola
• Bouzouki
  - Three, four courses
  - Irish
  - Octave mandolin
  - Open D, G
• Guitalele
• Banjo 5 strings
  - Open G, D, A 
  - Drop C, Double C, Old time D, Sawmill
• Banjo 4 strings
  - Standard(CGDA), Celtic, Chicago, Plectrum
• Waldzither, Charango, Roncoro
• Cittern
 
Please visit our support page if you have questions about using the application or if you have any issues.
Drop us a line if you do not see your favorite feature or if you have suggestions for improvement.

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http://emsi.eu/chord-aid
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## Key features

- Input notes on fretboard to find chords
- View alternative chord fingerings
- Supports left-handed players
- Extensive instrument and tuning support
- Banjo with drone string support

## Chart rankings

- #173 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-finder/id1271226087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-02-10*

If you are a doubler and need to find a quick voicing for a written chord, this will not help.  It seems to feel it’s more useful for you to enter fingerings and it will tell you what you played.

### 5/5 — love the app Emily

*2023-10-03*

the best app around !

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2023-02-15*

There are many times I have a chord on the fretboard I am struggling to identify.  This app solves the problem.   It shows the chord name along with the alternate names.  For example G6 and Emin7. Clicking on the chord name displays the tab forms across the neck.  Adding a staff to display the notes picked on the fretboard will make this app perfect.  Add a setting to hide it for those that don’t want to see it along with the fretboard.  Please consider this enhancement.

### 5/5 — This is a wonderful resource for naming, constructing and deconstructing chords.

*2022-10-01*

What a wonderful resource to have when writing music. It’s easy to use when voicing chords and it offers different options to create the them as well.

### 1/5 — Didn’t know

*2022-06-26*

That was a waist of money

**Developer response:** Thanks, can you please email us to support@emsi.eu and let us know why you think so?

### 5/5 — Chord Finder

*2022-03-05*

Fantastic app a must for all skill levels

### 4/5 — Updated: Some Tunings Commonly Incorrect

*2021-12-09*

Frustrating… This app isn’t useful for anything I’ve been doing.

Update: I was contacted about which tunings were needed to make this more usable and more common tunings were added to the app. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m good now. That was quick, thanks!

**Developer response:** Hi VisuMetal,
Can you please send us an email to support@emsi.eu and give us some specific example of wrong notes so we can try to resolve this issue?

### 5/5 — Chord Finder is a must for guitar players

*2021-02-28, version 1.6*

Quite an App. Very useful iF you are looking for/checking chords.

### 5/5 — Pretty good!

*2020-09-27*

Have been looking for names of a few chords I’ve been experimenting with. Some chords for songs on the internet don’t sound right. Very useful if you want to try some some jazzy stuff. I am no expert though!😀

### 4/5 — Mostly amazing.

*2020-04-10, version 1.5*

This app has some strange limitations which I wasn't expecting from an app of this kind. For example, you will plug in different 3-note shapes (skipping strings or not) and it won't be able to find, or name chords that match the notes.

On the flip side, when it does identify the notes—which it usually does—it will give you a huge, useable selection of chord qualities and different voicings. Super solid app with some odd shortcomings.

Note to dev: a "clear all notes" button would be sweet (unless I missed it somewhere).

Worth the $6 for sure.

## Frequently asked questions about ChordAid

### What instruments does ChordAid support?

ChordAid supports a wide array of instruments including 6-string guitar, bass guitar (4 and 5 strings), ukulele, mandolin, bouzouki, guitalele, banjo (5 and 4 strings), waldzither, charango, roncoro, and cittern. It also includes various tunings for each instrument.

### How does ChordAid help me find chords?

You can select notes on the virtual fretboard within ChordAid, and the app will display the names of chords that match your input. It then allows you to view different fingerings for those identified chords.

### Is ChordAid suitable for left-handed players?

Yes, ChordAid is designed to support left-handed players. This feature ensures that musicians of all preferences can utilize the app effectively for chord finding and learning.

### What is the price of ChordAid?

ChordAid is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This price grants you full access to all its features without any recurring fees or subscriptions.

### How often is ChordAid updated?

The app was last updated on September 7, 2024, with version 1.13. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements based on user feedback and new feature development.

### What is the age rating for ChordAid?

ChordAid has an age rating of 4+. This suggests that the app's content and functionality are considered appropriate for users of all ages, making it accessible for younger musicians as well.

### Can I suggest new features for ChordAid?

Yes, the developers encourage users to drop them a line with suggestions for improvement or if they don't see a favorite feature. You can also visit their support page for questions or issues.

### Does ChordAid have ads?

No, ChordAid does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience without any distracting ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13 — 2024-09-07

• Added cittern tunings
• Fixes and improvements

### 1.11 — 2024-09-04

Added cittern tunings
Fixes and improvements

### 1.9 — 2023-09-02

New strum mode: strings sound only when strumming.
Usability improvements.

### 1.8 — 2023-04-07

• Added D Standard and Fripp guitar tunings
• Fixed appearance issue on iPad

### 1.7 — 2021-12-01

Added more guitar tunings.

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All apps by EMSI SOFT: https://appshunter.io/developer/622084727

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