# ChordAid: Chord Reference — Guitar, Uke, Banjo, Mandolin

> Chord reference and finder for guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, and bass. (iPhone/iPad app by EMSI SOFT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-reference/id1165713713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EMSI SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/622084727)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 270 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-reference/id1165713713/reviews.md

## What is ChordAid?

Chord reference and chord finder for guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin and bouzouki. Supports standard and alternate tunings and includes more than forty-five chord types: both simple and complicated ones used in jazz music, including slash chords.

You can display, compare and practice several different chords at once. They may be the chords of a song or different variations of the same chord.

You can adjust the complexity of the chord shapes shown according to your skill. In addition to the usual chord shapes, ChordAid lets you choose among more difficult chord shapes with two barres and big stretching between fingers.

Several strumming options or finger-picking style are available.
Supports left handed players.
You can translate chords from one instrument to another.

You can mark individual chord shapes as favorites. Then you can switch to a display mode that shows you favorite shapes only. In this way you can build a chord library of your own.

In a "Reverse Chord Finder" mode, you can select a few notes on the fretboard and the app will show you the names of the chords that match. You can then add the chord to the chord list and the app will show other fingerings.

Here is a list of the currently supported instruments and tunings:
  • Guitar 6 strings
     - Standard
     - Open C, D, G, A, B, E, C#, D minor, G minor
     - Modal D, G
     - Drop C, D, B
     - Tenor (Mandola)
  • 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

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 favourite feature or if you have suggestions for improvement.

Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to get notified for new releases and updates. 

http://emsi.eu/chord-aid
https://www.facebook.com/chordaid
https://twitter.com/altichord

Happy playing!

## Key features

- Chord reference and finder
- Supports standard and alternate tunings
- Over 45 chord types including slash chords
- Adjustable chord shape complexity
- Reverse chord finder mode
- Translate chords between instruments
- Favorite chord marking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Chords | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Tunings | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Chords and Tunings | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordaid-chord-reference/id1165713713/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-01-30, version 4.5*

I m learning a lot with this app

### 1/5 — No idea how to use this

*2026-01-25, version 4.5*

Been playing guitar mandolin and banjo for many years and I have no idea how to work this app.

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2025-04-22, version 4.5*

I got this app when I bought a banjo and boy let me tell you, it works so well! It doesn’t have the cords to songs but you can learn the cords and then go to an app like ultimate guitar and play songs.
Definitely worth getting!

### 5/5 — My Go To chord creator

*2024-07-26, version 4.5*

I have used the Chord Aid for years it is an outstanding product I use often for all my string instruments. Well Done!

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2024-07-12, version 4.5*

I was looking for chord diagrams for a plectrum banjo. After some searching around I eventually found this. Well thought out and with custom tunings, it does the job better than any other. 5 star app.

### 2/5 — Good diversity of chords but give me a flow view or print out

*2024-04-10, version 4.5*

I need to see them without scrolling left and right. Make them flow down like a responsive web. Or create a printout. Both for favorited chords. 

This has Good diversity of chords but please give me a flow view or print out so I can see my favorite chords all at once.

### 2/5 — It has chords but not much else.

*2024-02-15, version 4.5*

No way to find slash chords, clumsy format. There are better apps but they are all in the android universe.

### 2/5 — Bad

*2023-02-04, version 4.5*

Bad doesn’t have all the chords and can’t print them out still stinks

### 4/5 — Handy app

*2022-09-10, version 4.5*

I have been playing mandolin for several years and though I know many chords, I want to learn more and often need a variation of the same chord to keep things interesting. 

Once I figured out how to get around in the app it’s great.

### 3/5 — Limitado

*2022-01-17, version 4.5*

Apresenta os acordes maiores e menores e muitas variações possíveis destes acordes, mas na versão gratuita não vai muito além disso. Precisei ver os acordes com sétimas e era preciso pagar. Hoje em dia, com dezenas de sites fornecendo imagens de acordes gratuitamente, pagar para ver algo no app não faz muito sentido.

## Frequently asked questions about ChordAid

### What instruments does ChordAid support?

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

### How does the chord finder work?

The app functions as both a chord reference and a chord finder. You can look up specific chords and their fingerings, or use the 'Reverse Chord Finder' mode. In this mode, you select notes on the fretboard, and the app will identify matching chord names and suggest fingerings.

### Can I customize the chord shapes I see?

Yes, you can adjust the complexity of the chord shapes displayed to match your skill level. The app offers both standard shapes and more challenging variations, such as those with two barres or requiring significant finger stretching.

### Is ChordAid compatible with left-handed players?

Yes, the application is designed to support left-handed players. This ensures that all users can access and utilize the chord reference and finder features comfortably, regardless of their handedness.

### What are the benefits of the 'favorite chords' feature?

You can mark individual chord shapes as favorites to build your own personalized chord library. This allows you to quickly access the chords you use most frequently or are currently practicing. You can then switch to a display mode that shows only your favorite shapes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2019-03-07

Added support for Waldzither

### 4.3 — 2018-10-24

Localization corrections

### 4.1.5 — 2018-05-11

Improvements and bug fixes to the reverse chord finder.

### 4.1.3 — 2018-04-25

We've added a brand new feature: "Reverse chord finder": select a few notes on the fretboard and the app will show you the names of the chords that match. 
You can then add the chord to the chord list and the app will show other fingerings.

### 3.3.1 — 2018-02-21

We did some visual improvements and bug fixes.
Please consider reviewing the app on the AppStore if you like it, it really helps.

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

## Related topics

[banjo chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/banjo-chords) · [mandolin chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mandolin-chords)

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