# Navichord Lite 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-lite-chord-sequencer/id908077898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Denis Kutuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/908077901)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 570 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2016-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-lite-chord-sequencer/id908077898/reviews.md

## What is Navichord Lite chord sequencer?

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. Learn relations between chords and scales. Play along on the on-screen piano keyboard. Save chords to pads. Oh, it is also a powerful MIDI controller with every key and pad being a configurable XY pad (full version). 

Join thousands of happy producers all over the world. #1 music app in 23 countries.

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"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/

LITE VERSION LIMITATIONS

• No Ableton Link
• No Audiobus and Audiobus Remote
• No Inter-App Audio
• No MIDI
• Limited user preset slots

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

Audiobus and Inter App Audio (full version):
• Record to GarageBand, Loopy, Beatmaker 2 and many more

MIDI support (full version):
• 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
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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

"I'm really exited about this app, it's very useful and creative. the scales that you can choose are abundant. The easy settings & alternative scales, help you create song and melodic idea's in an instance, without bothering your workflow." - Subliminal Noize

"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

"It can definitely be a source of inspiration." - Luca

## Key features

- Create chord progressions
- Discover chords and melodies
- Learn chord structures
- Play on-screen keyboard
- Save chords to pads
- Compose with Roman numerals
- Play 28 musical scales

## What do users think of Navichord Lite chord sequencer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💡 Innovative way to understand harmony
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Great tool for composing
- 👍 Helps in learning music theory
- 👍 Useful for exploring harmonic relationships
- 👍 Inspiring and educational
- 👍 Great for discovering chords
- 👍 Interactive Tonnetz diagram
- 👍 Simplifies mathematical chord progressions
- 👍 Good for testing chord sequences
- 👍 Unique and highly useful app
- 👍 Good developer engagement
- 👍 Free lessons available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Annoying misplaced tap plays entire chord
- 🐛 Difficulty in changing instruments
- 🐛 Hard to control
- 🐛 Keyboard needs expansion for easier chord playing
- 🐛 No option to turn off chord auto-play
- 🐛 Some features counterintuitive
- 🐛 Metronome annoying with Play button

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not show up as available audio unit in Logic or GarageBand
- App does not respond at all on iPad mini 2
- Bugs prevent changing chords
- Cannot edit chords in sections mode after first use
- App crashes immediately on 2018 iPad Pro 12.9”
- Slight misplaced tap plays as an entire chord

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off chord auto-play
- Expand keyboard for easier chord playing
- Ability to change virtual instruments (strings, guitar, piano)
- MIDI export functionality
- Guide on how to integrate with Logic
- Update to allow integration with Logic
- Fix bug where editing chords in sections mode doesn't work after first use
- Ability to turn off metronome with Play button
- More rules/setup for tonal area
- Show relationships of old key to new or new tonic to old
- Show upper structures and how they are accomplished

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navichord-lite-chord-sequencer/id908077898/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Buona app

*2026-01-24, version 2.6.15*

Davvero molto bella ed interessante

### 5/5 — Must have

*2026-01-18, version 2.6.15*

Very useful

### 5/5 — Очень полезно!

*2025-10-29, version 2.6.15*

Отличное приложение, очень помогает в написании мелодий! Подключаю к компу как миди клавиатуру

### 5/5 — Incredible app!!!

*2025-09-22, version 2.6.15*

It is an original way to understand harmony. It’s very intuitive and it’s a great tool to compose .

### 3/5 — Great app with one single (huge) downside

*2025-07-17, version 2.6.15*

I have to reiterate the review from 8 years ago. Slight misplaced tap played as an entire chord is really annoying. I would like to keep using the app more but the fact that there is no option to turn this configuration off is throwing me more.

### 1/5 — Dont like it

*2025-06-01, version 2.6.15*

No me obliguen a hacer un review antes de usar el producto

### 5/5 — App fantastica

*2024-08-02, version 2.6.15*

Questa App presenta il diagramma di Tonnetz in forma completamente interattiva, per cui si ottengono facilmente sequenze armoniche formidabili anche solo procedendo "ad orecchio" con un minimo di conoscenza teorica. Bravissimi gli sviluppatori!

### 1/5 — Logic for iPad issue

*2024-01-24*

The entire reason I downloaded this app was to use as an auv3 MIDI instrument in login for iPad. However it doesn’t show up as an available audio unit in the list for both logic or garage band. Would be 5 stars otherwise. However this is very disappointing. If there is a guide on how to get it working with logic that would be great. Otherwise if it can be updated to allow this integration that would be appreciated too.

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-06-03, version 2.6.15*

This is a very interesting app

### 3/5 — Keine Verwendung für CUBASIS3

*2023-04-23, version 2.6.15*

Keine Verwendung für CUBASIS3

## Frequently asked questions about Navichord Lite chord sequencer

### What does Navichord Lite do?

Navichord Lite is a musical instrument and songwriting tool designed to help users create chord progressions and explore music theory. It allows you to discover chords that match a melody, find melodies that match chords, and learn the relationships between chords and scales through an on-screen piano keyboard.

### What are the key features of Navichord Lite?

Key features include the ability to play simple and complex chords with one or a few fingers, play 28 musical scales from any key, compose easily using Roman numeral chord names, and discover interesting chord progressions. You can also save discovered chords to pads and save entire chord progressions.

### Is Navichord Lite free to use?

Yes, Navichord Lite is a free version of the app. It has limitations compared to the full version, such as no Ableton Link, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, or MIDI support, and a limited number of user preset slots.

### What devices is Navichord Lite compatible with?

The description implies compatibility with iOS devices, as it is referred to as an 'iOS chord and harmony exploration app' and a 'Top iOS MIDI Performance App'. It is designed for mobile use.

### How can Navichord Lite help with songwriting?

Navichord Lite simplifies songwriting by making music theory accessible. You can easily experiment with different chord progressions, find chords that fit a melody, or generate melodies that complement your chords. The app's intuitive interface and scale options help spark creativity and overcome creative blocks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.15 — 2021-02-22

Fix frozen screen on some iOS versions.

### 2.6.14 — 2021-02-16

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
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

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All apps by Denis Kutuzov: https://appshunter.io/developer/908077901

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