# ChordExpert — Interactive chord recognition

> Interactive chord recognition tool for musicians to identify played chords. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomasz Sikorski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordexpert/id1577165715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomasz Sikorski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577165717)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordexpert/id1577165715/reviews.md

## What is ChordExpert?

From notes to chords – ChordExpert is the chord recognition tool. Play using the on-screen keyboard or a MIDI controller and instantly see name of the currently played chord. Use it to make sure you're playing the chords correctly or to find names of more uncommon chords. Alongside the chord symbol, notes are shown on a grand staff and highlighted on the on-screen keyboard, so you have multiple sources of feedback on what is being currently played.

## Key features

- Real-time chord identification
- On-screen keyboard input
- MIDI controller support
- Displays chord symbol
- Shows notes on grand staff
- Highlights notes on keyboard

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordexpert/id1577165715/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Decent app, except...  Updated

*2024-03-25*

Update:  After a couple of weeks, the app now crashes when attempting to open.  I sent the crash report to Apple.  Changed my rating to one star.  I'll update that if the developer fixes the crashes.  Right now, it's unusable.
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This app responds quickly to my keyboard, a Numa X 73 key.  I've only played with it a little, but what I have seems to have good chord recognition. 

I really like that it gathers no info about you, and that it is not subscription based.  I never do those.

The biggest flaw is that it displays "When words leave off, Music begins".  This text flashes on and off the screen between chords.  It's very distracting, and the text adds NOtHING to the app.  Dev's, please get rid of this!

Otherwise, this would be a 4 or 5 star app.

A more minor issue is that it isn't super obvious when you are in setup mode.  The app works, but doesn't display correctly.  It's east to think the app isn't working correctly.

I don't see how to change the key.  It always displays the key of C.

### 1/5 — Error.

*2024-02-11*

It starts and crashes immediately. worst.

### 2/5 — Decent app, except...

*2024-01-16*

This app responds quickly to my keyboard, a Numa X 73 key.  I've only played with it a little, but what I have seems to have good chord recognition. 

I really like that it gathers no info about you, and that it is not subscription based.  I never do those.

The biggest flaw is that it displays "When words leave off, Music begins".  This text flashes on and off the screen between chords.  It's very distracting, and the text adds NOtHING to the app.  Dev's, please get rid of this!

Otherwise, this would be a 4 or 5 star app.

A more minor issue is that it isn't super obvious when you are in setup mode.  The app works, but doesn't display correctly.  It's east to think the app isn't working correctly.

I don't see how to change the key.  It always displays the key of C.

### 1/5 — Cannot Remove Watermark

*2023-06-21*

There is no way to remove the stupid phrase "When words leave off, Music begins". It shows a chord when I play it on my Midi but then that phrase shows when I don't play anything. It's VERY annoying, especially if you are looking to stream the chords you are playing. If I paid for this app, why doesn't it give me the option to remove it?

## Frequently asked questions about ChordExpert

### What is ChordExpert?

ChordExpert is an interactive tool designed to recognize and display the names of chords you play. It provides visual feedback by showing the chord symbol, notes on a grand staff, and highlighting them on an on-screen keyboard.

### How does ChordExpert work?

You can play chords using the on-screen keyboard or connect a MIDI controller. The app then instantly identifies and displays the name of the chord being played.

### What devices is ChordExpert compatible with?

ChordExpert is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the price of ChordExpert?

ChordExpert is a paid application priced at $3.99.

### What is the age rating for ChordExpert?

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

### When was ChordExpert last updated?

ChordExpert was last updated on August 2, 2021, with version 1.0.

### Can ChordExpert help me learn new chords?

Yes, by showing you the name of the chord you're playing and its constituent notes, ChordExpert can help you understand and learn chord structures.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-08-02

No release notes.

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