# NextChord: Chord Suggestions — AI Chord Recommend+Recognize

> AI-driven chord suggestions and recognition for music creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Boring Robot LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextchord-chord-suggestions/id1492756938 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boring Robot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061420084)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 641 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 246 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextchord-chord-suggestions/id1492756938/reviews.md

## What is NextChord?

Suggestions for the next chord in your progression are based on a machine learning algorithm trained on over 10,000 songs. You can use your phone's microphone to recognize the chord that you are playing, and new suggestions will appear. As you build your progression you can change tempo, instrument, and the number of repeats. You can hear any chord and see its diagram on guitar or piano. When you are all done, you can share a progression or save it for later.

## Key features

- AI chord progression suggestions
- Real-time chord recognition via microphone
- Adjustable tempo, instrument, and repeats
- Chord diagrams for guitar and piano
- Save and share progressions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hands-Free Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NextChord?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for songwriting
- 🎼 Useful for learning chords
- 💡 Provides chord progression suggestions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incorrect chord diagrams
- 🔇 No headphone/Bluetooth audio support
- 🔢 Small fret number text
- 🔇 Stuck at max volume

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't work on some devices
- Disconnects from Bluetooth
- Rigid and unpleasant playback

**Most requested features**

- Add augmented chords
- Ability to rearrange chords
- Copy and paste chords
- MIDI export
- Tap tempo
- Piano instrument
- Numbered chord progression display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextchord-chord-suggestions/id1492756938/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Double check the data.

*2026-02-27, version 2.1*

It's a great app but I noticed the share feature had incorrect information.
1x: Gbm/E [0,0,2,2,2,0]
That's an A major chord with the fifth in the bass.

### 1/5 — Huh

*2025-12-25, version 2.1*

App doesn’t even work. At least not in my iPhone 15 pro. Never had an app that didn’t work at all. Make sure waste my time.

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2025-12-20, version 2.1*

I use it during live church service for chords I couldn't quite distinguish by ear and it's been helpful.

My only request would be that there is an option to use a number system alongside/under the actual chord name.

### 5/5 — THE MOST GENIUS music writing assistant possibly ever

*2025-11-27, version 2.1*

I write songs on guitar and I write lyrics to them before i record. this always makes for the most genuine expression of my lyrics. this app has made it so much more efficient to create tunes to sing to. on top of that it will make you a more refined guitar player because you will learn by name some rare chords !

### 1/5 — Needs headphones audio

*2025-07-22, version 2.1*

Kind of dumb the audio can't be played on headphones so I can't work on chord progressions on work downtime

### 4/5 — Good

*2025-05-03*

But it doesn’t work with my headphones all other apps work with headphones but this doesn’t

### 4/5 — Really enjoy app but add9 chords diagrams are wrong

*2025-02-18, version 2.1*

Really like the app but add9 chords don't have a 7th but in this app they include it on the diagrams.

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-01-14, version 2.1*

I found this tool to be useful with my own songwriting

### 4/5 — 🙏📿🙏pls add this

*2024-10-23, version 2.1*

the ability to hold and drag to rearrange each chord would make this feel so much more fun too.

and to hold to copy and paste would be so cool too.

🙏pls consider this update 🙏
thank u for this amazing app btw

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2024-09-22, version 2.1*

Really enjoying it. If the chords could indicate the intervals that would be awesome.

## Frequently asked questions about NextChord

### What does NextChord do?

NextChord provides AI-powered suggestions for the next chord in your musical progression. It can also recognize chords you play using your phone's microphone and offer new suggestions based on what it hears. You can build and refine your song ideas within the app.

### How does the chord recognition work?

The app uses your phone's microphone to listen to the chords you are playing. Once a chord is recognized, new chord suggestions will appear, helping you continue your progression. This feature is powered by a machine learning algorithm trained on a vast dataset of songs.

### Can I hear and see the chords?

Yes, you can hear any chord within the app and see its corresponding diagram for both guitar and piano. This visual and auditory feedback helps you understand and learn the chords you are working with.

### What are the customization options?

As you build your chord progression, you can customize several aspects of your song. This includes changing the tempo, selecting different instruments, and setting the number of repeats for each chord or section.

### Is NextChord free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities for free, with optional purchases available for additional features or content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-09-02

bug fixes, and improved user feedback

### 2.0.2 — 2020-07-11

New layout makes rare chords more visible!

### 2.0.1 — 2020-07-03

Bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2020-06-10

Hands free mode! Use the phone's microphone to recognize the chord that you are playing, and get suggestions for the next one.

### 1.1 — 2020-01-23

Lots of new features (thanks to users for feedback!)
- piano sounds
- piano diagrams
- looping
- replace a middle chord
- bug fixes etc

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