# Navichord • chord sequencer — #1 music app in 23 countries > Musical instrument and songwriting tool for creating chord progressions and exploring music theory. (iPhone/iPad app by Denis Kutuzov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-chord-sequencer/id916452748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Denis Kutuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/908077901) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $7.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 586 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 55 MB - Languages: American English, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2014-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-chord-sequencer/id916452748/reviews.md ## What is Navichord? Are you struggling with chords for your track? Get inspired and start writing chords like a pro with Navichord. Navichord is a musical instrument and a songwriting tool making music theory a breeze. Create lush chord progressions. Loop progressions in sync with other apps. Trigger chords from your MIDI footswitch. Join thousands of happy producers all over the world. #1 music app in 23 countries. "Excellent iOS chord and harmony exploration app." www.musicappblog.com "Top iOS MIDI Performance App" http://www.musicappblog.com/top-music-apps-current-picks/ "Killer iOS Music App" https://www.pinterest.com/apptronica/killer-ios-music-apps/ FEATURES • Play simple chords (minor, major) with one finger from any root • Play complex chords (sevenths, ninths) with just two or three fingers from any root • Play 28 musical scales from any key • Compose easily with Roman numeral chord names • Use the same chord shape for any root • Discover interesting chord progressions • Find chords matching a melody • Find a melody matching chords • Learn chord structure from the piano keyboard and play along • Quick save discovered chords to chord pads • Save chord progressions • Find chords matching selected scale Ableton Link: • Loop progressions in sync with many apps supporting Ableton Link Audiobus and Inter App Audio: • Record to GarageBand, Loopy, Beatmaker 2 and many more MIDI support: • Connect to soft synths via virtual MIDI (Animoog, Thumbjam, Magellan, Sampletank and many more) • Connect to hardware synths and external keyboards • Send MIDI control messages from keys and pads https://www.facebook.com/navichord https://www.instagram.com/navichord https://twitter.com/navichordapp TESTIMONIALS "The update to version 2.0 just made this an almost new app in terms of functionality. Everything from the pad layouts, scales, new graphics to the sounds work together really well. Also, the new sounds are really, really good (great strings and choir samples). IMHO that this app just quadrupled in value with this free update." - Music-311 "Thanks for such an awesome app, I love that it lets you intuitively visualize and experiment with a "Tonnetz" layout, and better understand Neo-Riemannian theory - as such, Navichord is the perfect gateway from abstract, heady harmony concepts to immediate and practical music being played- a priceless possibility! And it looks beautiful and the tones are great, to boot" - RepentHarlequin73 "This is really a nice, simple, clean app. I love the way you laid out the UI and I especially like that single notes can be tapped first and then dragged seamlessly between notes to produce the chord, then back to another single note if desired. For what it's worth, here are five stars... ***** This app will replace several other more expensive "chord progression lab" apps that I own because I think it's UI design is excellent and perfect for my needs." - ZenLizard "Find using the harmonic grid more intuitive than a piano keyboard, being able to press in the middle of three circles to get major and minor chords is genius. Experimenting with chord patterns and having the chord name at the top and the root and other keys displayed on the keyboard, is helping me get my head around more complex chords." - mister-rz "Downloaded the app when I read about it on dischord. I'm really happy...looks like a great app to explore chord variations." - Jonathan Paran Aran "Read about it on Synthtopia. Bought it just now, love it already. Thanks Denis!" - Dominik Assig "Excelente app para aprender acordes y armonia." - R3dhood "It can definitely be a source of inspiration." - Luca "...it helps (when it comes to chord progressions). It is so simple & that is its value." - Michael L "I use and love Navichord!" - Ep Lipschitz ## Key features - Create lush chord progressions - Play simple and complex chords - Compose with Roman numeral chord names - Discover chord progressions - Find chords matching a melody - Loop progressions in sync with other apps - MIDI support for synths and keyboards ## What do users think of Navichord? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Clean and intuitive layout - 🚀 Powerful chord progression creation - 💡 Helpful for learning music theory - 🎹 Good built-in instrument sounds **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy behavior (chords not aligning, editing issues) - 🔧 Steep learning curve, lacking documentation - 🔇 Limited sound options - 🤖 Inconsistent MIDI integration **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on certain devices (iPad Pro) - Popping/glitching audio - Inconsistent chord/note behavior **Most requested features** - Ability to export MIDI or audio - More chord voicing options - Velocity/dynamics control - Preset management and recall - Integration with other music apps (AUM, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 139) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-chord-sequencer/id916452748/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Quite good! *2026-08-03* Navichord is a fun and elegant way to save and play chord progressions. It includes tutorials and examples that demonstrate what can be done, but seem to only scratch the surface of what is possible. I’m having fun! Excellent value, great features, and fun to use; intuitive too. ### 3/5 — Good app but buggy *2025-12-11* I like the app a lot, very clean layout and intuitive to use, but it's been really buggy for me. The dials for setting chords and timing seem to often not line up with what's labeled (like I'll select 3 beats but it will give me 4 instead), and at one point it just stopped letting me edit chords altogether, even after closing the app and restarting my device. I ended up having to reinstall it to get it to work. But if it weren't for those issues I'd give it a 4 or 5. ### 4/5 — Super, aber: *2025-11-30* Super Konzept, UI leider ziemlich umständlich. Skalen umschalten sollte z.B. im Main Fenster möglich sein, nicht mit 4 Klicks, die man JEDES MAL wieder drücken muss. Sequenzer auch zu viel hin und her, ausserdem wären hier verschiedene Pattern schön. ### 2/5 — bad *2025-09-20, version 2.6.15* not worth ### 2/5 — ok *2025-09-11* warum kann ich das nicht im AUM nutzen? einbinden? ### 5/5 — One off the Best piano/midi control *2025-01-09* This is by far one of the best apps on IOS! Modulation Velocity Chord Progressions What more do you need :0) ### 4/5 — Amazing chord symmetry *2024-12-28* Better than the circle of fifths! this is a really powerful tool. I like the ability to play chords with one finger. There’s a helpful diagram to show how to play different chords although this could be expanded. It sure would be great to have the chords translated on a guitar fretboard as an option. I think the functionality of the app could be improved say if you move your finger in a designated space and the notes shifted upwards in pitch or downward expanding the notes of the cord. Also it would be great to have some sort of velocity control. It would be really great to have an actual playable instrument. Something similar to GeoShred complete with some really great sounds. It also would be great to be able to change the orientation of the notes to mirror image or rotate the sequence. So I could match my other isotonic. One thing that’s a little annoying is that it’s easy for your finger just to veer off a little bit and play a bunch of notes that you did not intend to play. Geo shred seems to handle this with some sort of curve so it keeps you within the boundaries. It seemed like it would be a great feature to have more notes on the screen and actually have a playable instrument. So far this app helps me with understanding intervallic theory and constructing chords. Overall I think this app is very helpful. ### 4/5 — 语言使用不方便，希望快解决 *2024-09-30, version 2.6.15* I downloaded it when I saw Chinese on it. It didn't. It was very difficult to use ### 3/5 — Smart layout but no touch sensitivity *2024-08-13* Really well laid out for creating inspiring combinations of chords and notes. The problem is that that there’s no touch sensitivity, so every chord or every note you play comes out at the same velocity as the last one, which prevents this from being a performance or recording tool. It forces you to take the chords and such you come up with here and then play them in another MIDI controller app. There is a setting for adjusting the velocity, but it only moves the velocity of every chord you play up or down to to that velocity. ### 5/5 — Wonderful for live performances, but… *2024-08-09* The app is the best for what I am doing (see title of review), but I do have a couple items that would put it over the top. I truly believe if it had at least one of these two suggestions it would be truly amazing. 1. MIDI assignable presets or 2. AUv3 compliance The reason- I use it to manually progress through the chords during live performances. Having MIDI assignable presets and/or AUv3 integration would make calling up different song presets with one button on my MIDI controller a breeze. But this thing is great. ## Frequently asked questions about Navichord ### What does Navichord do? Navichord is a musical instrument and songwriting tool designed to make music theory accessible. It helps users create chord progressions, discover new harmonies, find melodies that fit chords or scales, and learn chord structures. ### What are the key features of Navichord? Key features include playing simple and complex chords from any root, composing with Roman numeral chord names, discovering interesting chord progressions, finding chords that match a melody, and looping progressions in sync with other apps via Ableton Link. It also offers extensive MIDI support. ### Is Navichord free to use? Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data. ### What kind of music production tools does Navichord integrate with? Navichord integrates with other music apps through Audiobus and Inter App Audio, allowing recording into applications like GarageBand, Loopy, and Beatmaker 2. It also supports Ableton Link for syncing with other Link-compatible apps and offers robust MIDI support for connecting to soft synths and hardware. ### Who would benefit from using Navichord? Navichord is ideal for musicians, producers, and songwriters who want to simplify music theory, experiment with chord progressions, and find inspiration for their tracks. It's particularly useful for those looking for an intuitive way to explore harmony and composition. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.15 — 2021-02-22 Fix frozen screen on some iOS versions. ### 2.6.14 — 2021-02-14 Fixed crashes with Smart Keyboard. Important! If you experience crashes with MIDI, please update to latest iOS or reach support via support@navichord.com. ### 2.6.13 — 2020-12-29 Improved stability on iOS 14 Updated to latest AudioBus 3.0.12 Moved AudioBus/Inter-App Audio connection panel to the right side (iPhone) Fixed not waiting for recording count-in in GarageBand Deployed new crash reporting service ### 2.6.12 — 2019-12-28 Fixed metronome occasionally skipping beats on some devices Fixed one beat skip in AUM when using Ableton Link Improved iCloud sync speed and robustness Added Recently Deleted folder, so you can recover accidentally deleted songs via Files app Fixed hanging notes for some MIDI devices Improved MIDI learn - next / previous chord action can go to the next song section Improved MIDI learn - next / previous section action loops around the song ### 2.6.11 — 2019-09-30 iCloud and iFiles support (backup presets, easy transfer from Lite to Full version) Audiobus 3.0.8 Ableton Link 3.0.5 with Start/Stop Output MIDI channels rename fix Audio volume is restored after restart ## Apps similar to Navichord | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chord ai - Play any song!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-ai-play-any-song/id1446177109) | 4.6 (5,902) | Free | Music | | [TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaly-songs-scales-and-theory/id1242467844) | 4.8 (6,328) | Free | Music | | [Piano Chords, Scales Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-scales-companion/id598574333) | 4.8 (1,315) | Free | Music | | [Piano Chords and Scales](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-and-scales/id714086944) | 4.8 (9,159) | Free | Music | | [AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chord-finder-guitar-tabs/id6462842110) | 4.5 (108) | Free | Music | | [Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordify-songs-chords-tuner/id1073624757) | 4.7 (33,502) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Denis Kutuzov - [Navichord Lite chord sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-lite-chord-sequencer/id908077898) - [Ding - Meditation Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-meditation-timer/id6778443124) All apps by Denis Kutuzov: https://appshunter.io/developer/908077901 ## Related topics [scalebud 2 auv3 midi keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scalebud-2-auv3-midi-keyboard) · [chord progression manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chord-progression-manager) · [touch tonnetz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/touch-tonnetz) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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