# ChordShapes : Guitar Chords — The intelligent chord engine

> Guitar and ukulele chord exploration and creation tool with reverse lookup and alternate tunings. (iPhone/iPad app by Mathieu Routhier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordshapes-guitar-chords/id1570684582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mathieu Routhier](https://appshunter.io/developer/369283978)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2021-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordshapes-guitar-chords/id1570684582/reviews.md

## What is ChordShapes?

This powerful app shows you in beautiful detail the numerous ways you can play chords on your guitar, your ukulele, and other plucked string instruments.

Here you will find the classic chord shapes, but also every possible variation on the fretboard.  You'll be amazed how many different ways you can play the chords of your songs.

The app supports over 50 different chord types; slash chords are also supported.  In total, there are over 7,500 chords.

Swipe a chord diagram with your finger to strum the chord on the instrument.  The chord will be strummed according to the speed and direction of your finger.   

For a more accurate sound, you can select either steel strings or nylon strings.

Do a long press on a diagram to see it bigger.

You discovered an interesting chord but you don't know what it's called?  You can use our Reverse Lookup tool to find out.

Pick the scale of your choice; the app will show you the diatonic chords for that scale.

Create rich chord sheets with the chords of your choice.  Save your work to a file, then export your chord sheets as PDF.

Interested in alternate tunings?  You're covered.  Pick your tuning from our catalog and we'll show you how to play all your chords in that particular configuration.  You can also create your own custom tuning, with 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 strings.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Extensive chord shape library
- Reverse chord lookup
- Diatonic chord finder by scale
- Customizable chord sheet creation
- PDF export of chord sheets
- Support for alternate tunings
- Interactive chord strumming

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Key | $19.99 | one-time |
| macOS Key | $12.99 | one-time |
| iOS Key | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordshapes-guitar-chords/id1570684582/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-06-19*

Very well organized. Perfect for me to map out chord progressions of covers/original songs, and the suggestive chord recognition helps me improve and doublecheck my chord identification. Thank you guys for making this.

### 5/5 — ChordShapes

*2026-05-05*

You created a great app as a whole and I use it daily! I have created hundreds of chord sheets in a very short period of time.  
  The app is very  practical and easy to use. I like the custom chord feature since it would be impossible to have every variation in your library. Keep up the great work.
Cheers,
LN

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2026-02-08*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2025-08-28*

I wish it covered 12 frets

**Developer response:** The application covers up to the 22th fret! :)  In reverse lookup, tap the "base fret" indicator to change its value.

### 2/5 — Application incomplète

*2025-06-11*

Dommage

**Developer response:** Incomplète?  Que manque-t-il?  Svp détaillez votre commentaire ou contactez le support technique pour en discuter.  Merci! :)

### 5/5 — Première expérience

*2025-05-26*

Application bien pensée.J'aime de pouvoir personnaliser l'instrument à souhait et d'en tirer les diagrammes d'accords correspondants ! Il manquerait que la possibilité que l'application permette la création de gammes en rapport...Là elle serait hyper complète,peut-être un jour ? Déjà bravo pour le travail réalisé.👍

**Developer response:** Merci, c’est un plaisir de lire vos commentaires :). Que voulez vous dire par “la création de gammes en rapport”?  Svp écrivez au support technique pour qu’on puisse en discuter davantage.  Merci!

### 4/5 — Good, but could be better.

*2025-04-13*

This is a good looking app, it is easy to operate, and is useful. 
Unfortunately, after looking up a chord, you have to look through the whole chart, to find the chord you want to play at a specific position. 
It would be much better if the chords were listed by Chord Name —> Neck Position instead of by Chord Name —> Number of Strings Played…or at least make it a sorting option.
Also, it’s about three dollars too expensive.

### 3/5 — The app needs to give users a trial period before buying

*2024-12-31*

I would buy it if it allows me to see if I need it or not before forcing me to buy it for the advanced features. No thanks.  Let me know if you can let me try it for a week before I decide.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  The app is free to use – What would you like to try that is not part of the free version?  Please contact support so we can discuss this.

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2024-12-08*

Cool app. I just wish I could do more with the chord lookup. Like save a chord and print to pdf from the lookup page. I’m trying to learn theory and would love to see triad shapes only and have ability to export as pdf for note taking in other apps. Anyway, this is a cool app. Looking forward to using more.

**Developer response:** I’m glad you like the app! That’s a good idea, thank you for your feedback :)

### 3/5 — Dark mode

*2024-12-01*

Turn off dark mode ????

**Developer response:** The app adapts automatically to the color scheme you have selected on your device. Please contact support if you have a question.

## Frequently asked questions about ChordShapes

### What does ChordShapes do?

ChordShapes is a powerful app that displays numerous ways to play chords on stringed instruments like guitars and ukuleles. It offers classic shapes, fretboard variations, and tools for creating chord sheets and exploring alternate tunings.

### What are the key features of ChordShapes?

Key features include a vast library of over 7,500 chords with support for over 50 chord types, a reverse lookup tool to identify unknown chords, a diatonic chord finder based on selected scales, interactive chord strumming, and the ability to create and export custom chord sheets as PDFs. It also supports alternate tunings.

### How much does ChordShapes cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic functionalities for free, with the option to purchase additional features or content.

### What instruments does ChordShapes support?

ChordShapes supports guitars, ukuleles, and other plucked string instruments. It allows you to select between steel or nylon strings for more accurate sound representation.

### Can I create my own chord sheets with ChordShapes?

Yes, you can create rich chord sheets with the chords of your choice. You can save your work to a file and then export your custom chord sheets as PDF documents, making it easy to share or print your arrangements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.1 — 2026-06-29

improvements and bugfixes. Thank you for your feedback!

### 6.3.0 — 2026-05-15

The interface for printing chord sheets has been improved.

### 6.2.0 — 2026-05-05

Added support for the Universal Key, which allows the app to be used on macOS.

### 6.1.3 — 2026-04-02

Improved the usage of alternate tunings in the fretboard section.

### 6.1.2 — 2026-03-30

Improved the layout for the reverse lookup section.

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## More apps by Mathieu Routhier

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All apps by Mathieu Routhier: https://appshunter.io/developer/369283978

## Related topics

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