# Chords Explorer — Spark your chord progression

> Chord progression builder for musicians with export and creative tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Loup Vuarnesson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-explorer/id6761266228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loup Vuarnesson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888506646)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-explorer/id6761266228/reviews.md

## What is Chords Explorer?

Spark your next chord progression.

Select a chord or roll the dice → build and refine → export to MIDI, WAV or TXT.

Chords Explorer is a chord progression builder designed for musicians, producers and songwriters who want to quickly find and explore new ideas.

Features

Piano keyboard and guitar fretboard views
Random chord generator to break creative blocks
Real-time audio playback with adjustable tempo and sustain
Smart chord suggestions based on music theory
Drag and reorder chords in the timeline
Inversions and voicing options
Custom Chord Builder — define your own chord types with any interval combination
Export to MIDI, WAV or TXT
Community progressions — vote and discover
Sharp / flat / auto notation that follows the detected key
Available in English, Français, Español, Русский, 日本語
ABC and solfège notation
Export, custom chords and real-time MIDI output are a one-time unlock — no subscription.

## Key features

- Piano keyboard and guitar fretboard views
- Random chord generator
- Real-time audio playback
- Smart chord suggestions
- Drag and reorder chords
- Custom Chord Builder
- Export to MIDI, WAV, or TXT

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Exports | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Exports | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-explorer/id6761266228/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-17*

Saw on Reddit and downloaded, works for what I need!

## Frequently asked questions about Chords Explorer

### What is Chords Explorer?

Chords Explorer is a chord progression builder designed for musicians, producers, and songwriters. It helps users find and explore new musical ideas quickly.

### Does Chords Explorer have ads?

No, Chords Explorer does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What features does Chords Explorer offer?

Chords Explorer includes piano keyboard and guitar fretboard views, a random chord generator, real-time audio playback, smart chord suggestions, and the ability to export to MIDI, WAV, or TXT.

### What is the pricing for Chords Explorer?

Chords Explorer is free to download. Features like export, custom chords, and real-time MIDI output are available through a one-time unlock, not a subscription.

### What devices is Chords Explorer available on?

Chords Explorer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Chords Explorer updated?

The latest version, 2.7.2, was released on June 21, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.

### What are the export options for Chords Explorer?

You can export your chord progressions from Chords Explorer to MIDI, WAV, or TXT file formats. This allows for easy integration into other music production software.

### What is the age rating for Chords Explorer?

Chords Explorer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger musicians.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.10 — 2026-08-15

• The add-one dice button now cycles in place. Tapping it again replaces the chord it just added with another suggestion instead of stacking a new one, so you can run through options for the same slot. Clicking anywhere else starts a fresh add.

• If you had already bought the exports and reinstalled the app, tapping unlock showed an error instead of restoring what you own. It now recovers your purchase. This affected every device not set to English.

### 2.7.7 — 2026-07-14

• The "chord columns" panel now scrolls properly on touch devices (the list was stuck on some phones).
• Your hidden/shown columns are now remembered between sessions instead of resetting on each launch.

### 2.7.5 — 2026-07-01

• The screen now stays awake while a progression is playing, so it can't sleep mid-session and cut the sound.
• The rating prompt no longer pops up during playback (it was interrupting the music); it waits for a later moment.

### 2.7.2 — 2026-06-21

• The app now tells you in-app when a new version is available on the App Store, with a one-tap link to update.

### 2.7.1 — 2026-06-20

• Onboarding tour: corrected the add-a-chord step wording and fixed the spotlight and card alignment so steps no longer drift off screen.

## More apps by Loup Vuarnesson

- [Chords Weaver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-weaver/id6787991938)

All apps by Loup Vuarnesson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1888506646

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*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 2026-08-22.*