Best Music Theory Chords alternatives: apps like Music Theory Chords

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Updated November 2026

Music Theory Chords

Patrick Q. Kelly

Music Theory Chords is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Music Theory Chords

#1

Guitar Chords Power by Thomas Gunter

Learn Guitar Chords and Tuner

Editor's Choice

4.7(13 ratings)

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Learn guitar chords with a comprehensive reference and accurate chromatic tuner. Explore chord notes, intervals, and fingering, with interactive playback and adjustable speed. Supports various tunings and right/left-handed displays.

#2

Theory Lessons by musictheory.net

Strong Contender

4.4😊(127 ratings)

$2.99

#11in Music

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Explore 39 animated music theory lessons covering fundamental concepts like scales, chords, and intervals. Deepen your understanding of musical structure and analysis with this comprehensive resource.

What We Love

🚀 Efficient and easy to use
👍 Clear and concise explanations
💡 Helpful visual aids and animations
🤩 Excellent learning tool for beginners
🔍 Comprehensive coverage of music theory

Room to Improve

🐛 Audio issues on some devices
🔍 Limited content compared to website
🤔 Keyboard-centric approach may not suit non-pianists
💰 Paid app when website is free

#3

Politonus II (Ear Training) by MDECKS MUSIC, LLC

Intervals, Triads & Sevenths

Worth Considering

3.7(6 ratings)

$5.99

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Enhance your musical ear by identifying intervals, triads, and seventh chords. This app uses machine learning to adapt exercises to your progress, moving spheres from 'Unfamiliar' to 'Proficient' as you improve.

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This app helps guitarists learn various musical modes and scales from any root note. It features a dynamic fretboard, scale degree visualization, and audio playback for each note, along with chord accompaniment.

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Circle o Fifths: Guitar+Piano

Circle o Fifths: Guitar+Piano

Circle o Fifths: Guitar+Piano

Chords, Scales & Songwriting

Learn and practice music theory with an interactive circle of fifths. Explore major, minor, and diminished keys with audio recordings and guitar chord charts. Visualize chord relationships and transpose songs easily.

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Explore key signatures and musical patterns with an interactive visual tool. Learn about note relationships, scales, and intervals through engaging exercises and customizable displays. Supports multiple note naming conventions and color schemes.

Interactive key signature visualizationNote and scale listeningExplore 7 musical patterns

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lightweight Fifths application

This music theory app visually represents the relationship between the 12 tones of the chromatic scale. It shows key signatures and associated major and minor keys, illustrating sharps and flats as you move clockwise or counter-clockwise.

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All Chords - All Scales

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complete library and analysis

Explore a comprehensive library of chords, scales, and arpeggios across various genres and keys. Identify musical positions and fingerings for guitar and piano with a built-in analyzer. Offers a free demo with an optional annual subscription for full access.

Extensive chord and arpeggio library66 modern and 61 world music scalesChord and scale identification tool

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Guitar Scales & Chords Power

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Master guitar scales, chords, and improvisation with interactive exercises and visual aids. Features a chromatic tuner, metronome, and the Circle of Fifths to enhance your musical understanding and playing skills.

Scale and chord learning with playbackInteractive scale exercises and loopsChromatic tuner with multiple tunings

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