# Chordbot Lite — The band in your hand

> App for creating and playing chord progressions with various instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Contrasonic AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbot-lite/id400216689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Contrasonic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/394754771)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbot-lite/id400216689/reviews.md

## What is Chordbot Lite?

Chordbot lets you create and play chord progressions in different styles easily. Just add chords, select instrument tracks and hit play.

Experiment with complex chord progressions without having to master an instrument or music theory first. Great for songwriting experiments or to create your own backing tracks for instrument practice. Easily create arrangements and mixes by selecting from hundreds of piano, guitar, synth, bass and drum tracks.

This is a fully functional evaluation version of the full (paid) Chordbot version. It has all the features of the full version, but with disabled save and export features.

Features: 

* 60+ chord types 
Including classics like AugAdd2 and Min7(#11), in all inversions.

* 70+ comping style presets
Simple but usable arrangements that won't get in your way. 

* 400+ instrument tracks
Individually mixable dynamic instrument tracks that can be combined to form unique comping styles.

* Inversion control / slash chords
Manually select chord inversions, or let Chordbot select the smoothest inversion automatically.

* Song sections 
Songs can be structured into repeatable sections (verse, chorus, etc). Each section can have its own comping style/arrangement. 

* MIDI/WAV/AudioCopy export and Audiobus support (full version only)
Refine your compositions in a DAW/MIDI sequencer or stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps.

* Song-O-Matic
Automatic song generator with pop, jazz and experimental profiles.

See chordbot.com for more information and audio demos.

Please report all bugs to:
support@chordbot.com

## Key features

- Chord progression creation
- Multiple instrument tracks
- Hundreds of instrument sounds
- Song section structuring
- Automatic song generation
- Chord inversion control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbot-lite/id400216689/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ótimo

*2025-11-29*

Não toco instrumento mas tenho um ouvido bem afinado. Esse app me salva porque com ele eu descubro o tom ideal de qualquer música que eu preciso.

### 3/5 — やや不安定

*2025-11-24*

欲しい機能が揃っているのですが、強制終了が発生する頻度が高いように思います。

### 1/5 — 機能は良いが...

*2025-08-19*

使いやすくて便利なアプリですがよくノイズが混じるので⭐︎1。今現在、この世の終わりみたいなノイズを発しており使い物になりません。

### 1/5 — 音が良くない

*2025-03-16*

音色や音質が良くないため、これで作ろうという気にならない。UIも良くないと感じる。

### 5/5 — Appli géniale

*2025-01-09*

Excellente appli pour réaliser des orchestrations d’excellente qualité de façon simple et intuitive a partir des accords donnés. Gère le midi parfaitement, jusqu’à 8 insteuments, dont la batterie, tout y est de façon très compacte mais c’est top, c’est juste incroyable ce que ce petit logiciel arrive à faire de façon très professionnelle ! Un must pour tout musicos !

### 1/5 — Audio quality

*2024-01-23*

I’ve been using this app for about a year on android no problem. I recently switched to an iphone and now the audio is super gravelly almost like a speaker is busted but it only happens on this app. otherwise it would have been 4 stars

### 1/5 — Can’t be used live

*2021-05-22*

Would be a great app if you could change the chords and instrument mix with a controller (Live). For one thing the loop always starts from the beginning whenever you change anything. Impossible to use

### 5/5 — it is enough

*2021-01-24*

since full version cannot rename and save on ipad, it’s enough for using free version.

### 5/5 — Found the perfect assistant!

*2021-01-18*

Nice when working on a chord progression, just a big help!

### 2/5 — ..mmmm...

*2020-04-28*

its ok, & is useful, but no saving unless you pay.
I've also noticed that the sound breaks up REALLY badly if you try to multitask with another synth or app, & that does not encourage me to upgrade, ...not at all. Can't see it being my ipad, (which is a 2019 iPad pro ).

## Frequently asked questions about Chordbot Lite

### What does Chordbot Lite do?

Chordbot Lite allows you to easily create and play chord progressions in different musical styles. You can add chords, select instrument tracks, and generate arrangements without needing advanced music theory knowledge. It's ideal for songwriting experiments or creating practice backing tracks.

### What are the key features of Chordbot Lite?

Key features include over 60 chord types, 70+ comping style presets, 400+ individually mixable instrument tracks (piano, guitar, synth, bass, drums), inversion control, song section structuring, and an automatic song generator. It offers a comprehensive toolkit for building musical ideas.

### Is Chordbot Lite free to use?

Yes, Chordbot Lite is a fully functional evaluation version and is free to use. However, it has disabled save and export features. The full version, which includes these capabilities, is a paid application.

### What instruments can I use with Chordbot Lite?

Chordbot Lite provides over 400 dynamic instrument tracks that can be combined to form unique comping styles. This includes a wide variety of sounds such as piano, guitar, synthesizer, bass, and drum tracks, allowing for diverse arrangements.

### Who is Chordbot Lite for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in music creation, particularly songwriters, musicians, and hobbyists. It's beneficial for those who want to explore complex chord progressions, experiment with song ideas, or generate backing tracks for practice without extensive music theory background.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.10 — 2022-05-25

Fixes a bug where the keyboard wouldn't show up if the app had been launched from portrait mode on an iPad.

### 3.1.4 — 2021-04-11

Synchronized section switching
Support for transposing instruments
Live preview of styles and tracks
Fix for saving keys with song/section

### 3.0.5 — 2017-06-24

Minor bugfixes

### 3.0.4 — 2017-03-14

New layout and workflow, diatonic chord guide, drag-and-drop reordering of chords and sections, full undo/redo support.

### 2.12 — 2013-12-05

The lite version now has all the features and content from the latest full version (see full description).

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## More apps by Contrasonic AB

- [Chordbot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbot/id394754767)

All apps by Contrasonic AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/394754771

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