# Guitar Chords

> Interactive guitar chord reference and learning tool for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Brent Chionh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-chords/id294168446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brent Chionh](https://appshunter.io/developer/287630679)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2008-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-chords/id294168446/reviews.md

## What is Guitar Chords?

Quickly and easily learn to play chords with Guitar Chords for iOS.  With playback, left handed support and a packed library, Guitar Chords is a great chord reference tool for both beginners and more advanced musicians.

The easy to use interface makes for easy chord finding. Simply select a key and a chord type, and the chord position will display. Simple as that!

Cycle through multiple chord positions along the guitar neck and hear how they sound.  Guitar Chords also lets you save chords to a clipboard so you can have multiple chords easily available when learning a new song!

Features
• Many different chord types with multiple positions along the guitar neck
• Play each chord and hear what they sound like
• Left and right handed layouts
• Acoustic guitar sound samples
• Chord Clipboard so you can reference multiple chords
• Color customization options

Troubleshooting
• If you can't hear sounds, please make sure that your device's ringer switch (on the side of it) is turned on & the volume is up

## Key features

- Extensive chord library with multiple positions
- Audio playback for each chord
- Left and right-handed support
- Chord clipboard for saving favorites
- Customizable color themes

## What do users think of Guitar Chords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎸 Comprehensive chord library with multiple variations
- 🔊 Ability to hear individual notes and full chords
- 📋 Useful clipboard feature for saving chord progressions
- ⚡ Fast and quick chord lookup
- 🎯 Clean, well-organized visual design
- 🔄 Multiple chord voicings and inversions available
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🧑‍🎓 Excellent for beginners and experienced players
- 🖥️ Universal app works on multiple devices
- 🎭 Left-handed mode option available

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on some iOS versions (2.2.1)
- 🔊 No sound output on some devices/versions
- ❌ Missing some chord types and inversions
- ❌ Limited to standard tuning only
- 🔤 No finger position numbers shown on diagrams
- 📝 Chord accuracy issues in some cases
- ⚠️ Enharmonic note confusion in certain chords
- 🎵 Harsh or distorted chord sound samples
- 📱 Not beginner-friendly without prior guitar knowledge
- 🔍 Lacks reverse chord lookup functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 10.2.1 and version 2.2.1
- No sound output on iPad and some devices
- Incorrect chord fingerings in some inversions
- Enharmonic note errors (e.g., D# A# and G in same chord)
- G Major chord shown incorrectly
- Eb Major chord inaccuracies
- App opens briefly then closes immediately
- Sound feature not working despite being enabled

**Most requested features**

- Finger position/numbering on chord diagrams
- Alternate tuning support (drop D, open tunings, etc.)
- Ability to create and save custom chords
- Reverse chord lookup (enter frets, identify chord)
- PDF export functionality
- Chord clipboard editing and reordering
- Clipboard zoom and export capabilities
- Slash chord support
- Swipe gesture for chord variations
- Chord formula and music theory information
- Scale reference guide
- Mandolin and other instrument versions
- Improved chord sound samples/strumming options
- Auto-play chord when selected
- Barre chord indicators
- Fretboard mirror/reverse option
- Contact/support information in app
- All chord inversions display option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-chords/id294168446/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app but could do with an update.

*2022-12-01*

This app is fantastic!! The only thing I feel it needs is an update for allow  more chords.

### 5/5 — GREAT DEPENDABLE APP!

*2022-06-20*

I use it all the time.

### 5/5 — 好用

*2022-02-11*

比别的都好用

### 4/5 — Clipboard is outstanding feature

*2020-05-22*

I like the app overall—am studying complex chord progressions by guitarists such as Al Di Meola, and the clipboard is so helpful to really hear and practice a gazillion colorful tones. Amazing. Thank you. I didn’t know what I was missing until I got this app.

### 4/5 — Presque le top absolu

*2019-12-14*

Le top :
tous les noms d’accords sont accessibles sur la meme ecran
Ca serait top si toutes les variantes (les36: m, m7,sus2, ...) etaient aussi toutes affichées. On taperait ainsi une fois ou deux fois et c’est bon 😊

Absolu:
faire défiler les multiples positions possibles d’un accord avec un doigt n’importe où sur l’ecran et non en appuyant sur une fleche droite ou gauche...

Dans les préférences, demander ou non par defaut à montrer d’abord l’accord en mode barré.

Si possible, un ? en bas de l’ecran pour fournir l’explication des emplacements pour passer d’un accord majeur à toute les declinaisons (mineur, 7, ...).

### 4/5 — Great interface

*2019-11-28*

I love the look and functionality of this app. I wish it had a deeper collection of chord types, e.g. minor major seventh.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2019-02-13*

I like it, learning lots of new chords easily. And a great reference too. Thanks :-)

### 3/5 — No finger numbers

*2018-10-23*

Many chord charts show numbering on the figures but I haven't found a way to show them in this app.

### 1/5 — 花6块钱买来的垃圾

*2017-09-07*

这个在线查和弦没区别，还是没有自己定手指位置识别和弦的功能，垃圾软件一个！

### 5/5 — Un must absolu !!

*2017-07-21*

Un grand merci au développeur, voici une application absolument indispensable pour les guitaristes. N'hésitez pas à  la télécharger.
Un grand bravo!!

## Frequently asked questions about Guitar Chords

### What does the Guitar Chords app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive chord reference tool for guitarists. It allows users to easily find and learn various guitar chords, view their positions on the fretboard, and hear how they sound. It's designed to help both beginners and experienced musicians.

### What are the key features of Guitar Chords?

Key features include a vast library of chord types with multiple positions, audio playback for each chord, support for both left and right-handed players, a chord clipboard to save frequently used chords, and color customization options for the interface.

### Is Guitar Chords free to use?

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

### What devices is Guitar Chords compatible with?

The app is specifically mentioned as being available for iOS devices. Users should ensure their iOS device has its ringer switch turned on and volume up to hear chord sounds.

### How can I use Guitar Chords to learn a new song?

You can use the chord clipboard feature to save multiple chords that are part of a new song you are learning. This allows you to quickly reference these chords as you practice and play along, making the learning process more efficient.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2017-02-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed a bug causing crashes on older devices

### 2.2.1 — 2017-02-02

- Bug fixes & optimizations

### 2.1.0 — 2014-01-10

- Added a chord clipboard so you can save multiple chords for easy reference
- Interface adjustments
- iOS 7 compatibility
- Bug fixes
- Localizations added for:  French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)

### 1.9.1 — 2012-12-20

- iPhone 5 support
- iOS6 bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2011-08-16

- Universal app: Use the app natively on your iPad as well
- Better audio playback (no longer tied to ringer)

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