# D'Chords

> Comprehensive handheld guitar chord library with virtual fretboard and audio playback. (iPhone/iPad app by D'Addario & Company, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dchords/id308730617 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [D'Addario & Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308730620)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dchords/id308730617/reviews.md

## What is D'Chords?

D'Chords is the quintessential hand-held guitar chord library brought to you by D'Addario & Company, Inc., the world's largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories.
 
D'Chords is a companion to D'Addario's complete guitar scale and arpeggio app, "D'Scales."
 
The D'Addario D'Chords puts a comprehensive and accurate library of over 7800 guitar chords into the palm of your hand. The D'Chords displays the notes and fingerings on a virtual fretboard, and allows you to view each chord selected in every position up and down the guitar neck. You can even strum the virtual strings to play and hear each chord in pristine audio. The library is separated into Root, Chord Type and Chord Variants, allowing you to navigate to any chord easily and quickly. The D'Chords even has a "lefty mode" for the often-ignored left handed guitarist. Enjoy exploring and expanding your chord vocabulary with this easy-to-use, comprehensive library.

FEATURES:
 
- More than 7000 chords in the Library
- Displays notes and fingerings on a virtual fretboard
- Displays chords in multiple fretboard positions
- Strum strings to play and hear chord
- Includes left-and right-handed diagrams
 
D'Chords was developed by Audiofile Engineering, a leading developer of audio software for Mac OS X and the iPhone.

## Key features

- Over 7000 guitar chords
- Virtual fretboard display
- Multiple fretboard positions
- Strum and hear chords
- Left and right-handed diagrams

## What do users think of D'Chords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Huge chord library
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🔊 Ability to hear chords
- 🤖 Supports left-handed mode

**Cons**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no sound, white noise)
- 🔀 Inconsistent navigation/controls
- 🚫 Lack of support for alternative tunings
- 🆕 Outdated app, not updated for newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Chord audio out of tune
- Unresponsive controls

**Most requested features**

- Ability to create and save custom chords
- Chord progression suggestions
- Interval-based chord voicings
- Capo support
- iPad version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dchords/id308730617/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2021-12-28, version 2.0.2*

Piece of junk.
The audio playing of chords is off by almost 1/2 step. Ever heard of 440 Hz tuning guys???

### 1/5 — Severly Outdated app.

*2018-10-11, version 2.0.2*

*Removed previous review since it no longer applies to this outdated app*

Apple should removed apps from app store that have not been updated for over 1 year.

### 3/5 — Half step off on newer iPhone 8+

*2017-12-29, version 2.0.2*

As a reference chord tool these apps are a great assistant, but this and the D’Scales app are off key on my new iPhone. I’m guessing these apps are no longer supported with updates?

### 2/5 — what happened to this app?

*2016-11-02, version 2.0.2*

I am an intermediate player and this app used to be handy but there was an upgrade and it is now getting useless. I cant change the backgound colour, the scroll featuers are inconsistant and it is getting too anoying to bother with. Too bad, at first it was ok.

### 3/5 — Just "okay"

*2015-12-16, version 2.0.2*

This app is okay. The original from Planet Waves was better, and this "refresh" leaves much to be desired.

First, it looks okay; not spectacular, and it is spartan if you like that look. It only works on the iPhone, so avoid it if you only have an iPad. If you do have an iPhone, the controls work but space is cramped unless you have a larger phone model.

Guitar Master might be a better choice over this because it comes with many more options. 

So three stars because it works, but the lack of iPad support is a detriment in my view.

### 2/5 — Do not update

*2015-04-04, version 1.2.2*

The old version of this and Scalemaster were much better, in too many ways to list here. I would provide direct feedback to the company if I could, but the in-app support link is broken.

### 4/5 — What's happening its crashing now

*2015-03-18, version 2.0.2*

The new update keeps crashing.  Fix please

### 1/5 — HATE THE UPDATE!!!

*2015-03-10, version 1.2.2*

This used to be the absolute best scale app, until the latest update. SMH I had to buy the guitar tools app from this company to get the old format, and I will never download another update if the format is like this. Str8 Regression

### 5/5 — Beautiful Redesign

*2015-03-09, version 2.0.1*

I'm not sure what the people who have posted 1-star reviews are talking about. The new design is both beautiful and more functional. It supports all screen sizes for new devices, adds landscape mode, adds a play button, and otherwise has the exact same functionality as the previous version. Controls have been moved to the bottom where they belong (especially important for larger devices). It's nice to finally see some music apps updated with modern designs.

"Software engineer with 25 years in the business." That's a laugh because you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Read the HIG.

### 1/5 — What the hell?!

*2015-03-02, version 2.0.1*

Why would you mess with a perfect app!? Why? You messed up everything!

## Frequently asked questions about D'Chords

### What does the D'Chords app do?

D'Chords provides a comprehensive library of over 7800 guitar chords. It displays notes and fingerings on a virtual fretboard, allows you to view chords in multiple positions up and down the neck, and lets you strum the virtual strings to hear each chord.

### What are the key features of D'Chords?

Key features include a library of over 7000 chords, a virtual fretboard showing notes and fingerings, the ability to view chords in multiple positions, the option to strum and hear chords, and diagrams for both left and right-handed players.

### Is D'Chords free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is D'Chords compatible with?

The description mentions that D'Chords was developed by Audiofile Engineering, a leading developer of audio software for Mac OS X and the iPhone. This suggests compatibility with iOS devices.

### How can D'Chords help me as a guitarist?

This app is designed to help you explore and expand your chord vocabulary. By providing a vast library with visual and auditory feedback, it serves as a valuable tool for learning new chords, practicing fingerings, and understanding chord positions on the guitar.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2015-03-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This update addresses a minor display issue when navigating the fretboard in landscape view.

### 2.0.1 — 2015-02-27

- minor fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2015-02-20

D'Chords has a brand new user interface and has been fully updated for iOS 8, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus!

### 1.2.2 — 2013-09-27

- resolves audio errors on iOS 7
- improved performance and stability
- improved support for 4" screens

### 1.2.1 — 2012-12-17

- fixed an issue where audio output would stop

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