# Piano Chords, Scales Companion — user reviews > 292 indexed App Store user reviews of Piano Chords, Scales Companion by Songtive, rated 4.80/5 from 1,315 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-scales-companion/id598574333/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-chords-scales-companion/id598574333.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,141 · 4★ 111 · 3★ 32 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Piano Chords, Scales Companion? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Useful reference tool - 🎹 Extensive chord and scale library - 🎨 Visually appealing interface - 💡 Reverse chord lookup feature - 🔍 Detailed chord and scale information **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information - 🔀 Navigation can be confusing - 💰 Expensive for full version - 🔇 Audio playback issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Key changes causing issues - Chord progression crashing - Inconsistent audio playback - Reverse scale lookup not working as expected **Most requested features** - Diatonic chord display for scales - Audio samples for scales and chords - Improved chord progression functionality - MIDI export capability - Dark mode option ## Newest reviews (11 of 292) ### 3/5 — 환불 요청드립이다 *2026-01-26* 환불 요청드려요 도 코드만 볼 수 있고 추가 구매 해야하는줄 모르고 구매했네여 ㅠㅠ 죄송합니다 ### 3/5 — Good app if bugs were fixed *2023-08-09, version 6.64.504* Great app, good tool for learning chords. One annoying bug is that occasionally when I’m the piano progression section the app will immediately send you back to the Home Screen of the app over and over again until you restart the app only for the problem to happen again. Makes it almost unusable at times but when the app works it’s great ### 2/5 — poco funzionale *2023-06-11, version 6.64.504* continui crash e popping usandola con una tastiera midi. Nella pagina degli accordi la tastiera non riproduce gli accordi se suonati con la tastiera midi per non permettere di analizzarli ### 2/5 — App needs work for basic functionality *2023-05-23, version 6.64.504* The content of this app is great, it’s basically a chord and scale encyclopedia. Excellent reference tool. But it is so buggy that it’s virtually unusable. In the scales / chord dictionary sections, about 65% of the time there is no sound when you click the scale. You can open the scale and click individual notes which produces sound, but not from the main scale or chord dictionary pages. I have to keep hard closing the app over and over again until it decided to boot up with volume. I’ve run into similar issues in the chord progression section, where instead of playing back the chord, it’s just a single note.. (and I’m familiar with the chord / arpeggio settings in chord progression, not a settings issue)… This also can only be resolved (IF it decides to resolve) by hard exiting the app and reopening. Sometimes one reboot will get it to work and sometimes I reset the app 10 times and still can’t get any sound out of it, then all of a sudden it works. It’s a great idea for an app, but there are also a million apps that do the same thing as this one. Piano Chords and Scales is the exact same app (the original) but much better functionality ### 3/5 — Leider kein Standard-Quintenzirkel *2023-04-27* Der dargestellte Quintenzirkel ist für mich sehr verwirrend. Leider habe ich die Abweichung erst nach dem Kauf wahrgenommen. Das Programm ist für mich daher nicht gut zu verwenden. Links finden sich in einem Quintenzirkel normalerweise die b-Tonarten und rechts die # Tonarten. Fünf Kreuze wären also gleich B (H) und nicht Ces, da ja Ces 5 ‚b‘ als Vorzeichen hat. Auf Ces als enharmonische Verwechslung wird in Quintenzirkeldarstellungen maximal hingewiesen. So wie hier, habe ich es jedenfalls noch nicht gesehen. Ich kann das Programm zwar umstellen und sagen es soll Zweideutigkeit in # (Kreuz) auflösen, aber dann habe ich auf der linken Seite des Quintenzirkels statt ‚Des’ ein ‚Cis‘ - also eine Kreuztonart. Wen das nicht stört… Auf Anfrage an Service leider keine Reaktion. ### 5/5 — Great app but…. *2022-11-13, version 6.64.504* We as musicians when we go to a particular scales we wants to see all the Chords we that are found on that scale, (Diatonic Chords) thats not happens with this app, when we go to a scale it gives us just some of the chords of that scale and Common chords For example I wanted to know what was my Seventh Chord on E Minor Harmonic, so I went to the e minor harmonic scale, and guess what, that chord was no where to be found, I had to search it up another place, Could you guys add another tap, Diatonic Chords for the scales, thanks ### 5/5 — 本当に素晴らしいアプリ *2022-11-05* 音楽理論のアプリケーションとして間違いなくNo1です ### 5/5 — Worth it *2022-10-06, version 6.64.504* There’s always a steep learning curve with any new software but this one was worth it. ### 3/5 — Hi *2022-10-04, version 6.64.504* I’m horny ### 2/5 — midi support bugs *2022-06-04, version 6.64.504* I bought the pro version to explore midi in to learn using keyboard but application crashes or takes sometime to recognize keyboard input. ### 5/5 — Good work *2022-05-23, version 6.64.504* This is well organized and color coated and I’m thankful for detailed visual resources like this. Good job to the team that created this and continues to support it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Will not work with Yamaha grand silent *2026-05-05, version 6.97.503* Not worth my time. Reviews are 10 years old. Need refund now. ### 1/5 — ありえない *2026-02-16* アプリ内購入だったのがいつの間にかサブスクに移行していて値段も爆上げ。ギターのコードも表示出来なくなっているし、内蔵楽器も音が鳴らないうえに選べないバグも放置されたまま。なぜストアに残っているのか理解できない。 **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and sorry for the frustration. Just to clarify — the app has never supported guitar chords, only piano chords and scales. We’re also continuing to work on stability and bug fixes to improve the experience. If you have any questions - feel free to contact us: support@songtive.com ### 1/5 — Can’t restore purchases *2025-09-24, version 6.64.504* I paid for the pro version on both my Apple and android devices when it cost I think maybe $5. This was a high price for an app then, but I felt this app was worth it. I loved the chord/scale search functionality and interface. I am unable to restore my purchases now. I would gladly pay $5 again for a new license, but I cannot explain or justify paying almost $100 for what this app does. A few beautiful functions applied to an extensive library is not such powerful computing. Besides, if I spent that outrageous cost, how long can I expect them to honor my purchase? Will they revoke my license again once they convert to subscription based access? ### 1/5 — Crash and chord detection *2025-02-19* basically the App is Great, but: it crashes frequently when playing with a Midi Keyboard connected on an IPad M2 which makes it useless. Also I am really sad that the chord detection doesnt really work will with more than five keys pressed. Please fix that. ### 1/5 — App not running *2025-01-12, version 6.64.504* We are in January 2025, and I have downloaded This Piano Companion App, but when I try to run it, it enters an endless loop, and it will not pass from that point. ### 1/5 — App funktioniert nicht mehr richtig. *2025-01-05* Beim Starten der App dreht sich nur noch das Ladesymbol. ### 1/5 — Still waiting for refund *2024-08-06, version 6.64.504* No access with PRO purchase of $13. No response from support. Only was able to use for 1 week. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-06-06, version 6.64.504* Bro all things are helpful if they work. This app crashes consistently ### 1/5 — piano pitch is slightly off *2022-05-12, version 6.64.504* just realized it such a bummer ### 1/5 — Плохо *2020-09-25* Сорри, но все глючит на айфон11, клавиши не нажимаются **Developer response:** Спасибо за отзыв! Мы недавно выпустили обновление для iOS14 возможно с этим были связаны описанные проблемы. Если нет, напишите мне: support@songtive.com. Будем разбираться! 😇 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A very useful app to quickly find chords *2026-07-02, version 6.99.609* Comprehensive resource to find every chord you would ever want. Also has very useful sections on circle of fifths, notation and other related material. Recommended. ### 5/5 — hi *2026-05-09, version 6.97.503* i love this app so much ### 5/5 — THE App *2025-04-28, version 6.64.504* Has it all and doesn't need of an intricate system to make it function and over all, feel as a fine art product. I've been playing with it since my 10's; now's the time to really embrace all the potential this app offers... ### 5/5 — Tap to Rate *2025-03-19, version 6.64.504* Tap to Rate ### 5/5 — Uso a muitos anos *2025-01-25* Sempre excelente. Dicionário de escalas completo e objetivo tanto pra quem toca quanto pra quem canta. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2024-08-16* Very useful as an aid for interpreting and understanding written chord notations in sheet music. I've used it with Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" piano music and various works by George Winston. Winston's compositions in particular make use of chords and chord progressions. The time spent studying the pieces sans piano but with this software was rewarding. **Developer response:** Thank you for your wonderful feedback, MarekTomasz! We're thrilled to hear that our software has enhanced your musical experience and understanding of chord notations—happy playing! ### 5/5 — Excellent piano companion *2024-02-11, version 6.64.504* I use this app, quite a bit as a quick reference, and to understand the relationships between notes and chords. ### 5/5 — This app is a veritable boon *2023-10-31* This app is a blessing for anyone who wants to progress in his musical journey. It gives u all the support u need to clarify everyday practical issues while learning and practising the piano or any other instrument. Thanks a million to the developers. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Yomeshkale! We're thrilled to hear that our app is supporting you on your musical journey—your appreciation will surely motivate our team to keep improving! ### 5/5 — Piano compagnon *2022-12-12* Bonjour, c’est une énorme application de travail que vous faites mais rare sont les mises à jour. Cela mérite les 5 étoiles amplement, bravo ### 5/5 — Every scale and chord imaginable *2022-11-14, version 6.64.504* The title says it all. This app shows countless chords and scales, what fingers to use, the whole or half steps you need, accompanying chords to use (plus a chart for those chords without having to look them up)….just everything. It’s very educational as well. It is easy to use and find what you need. Just a perfect companion for piano players. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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