# Pocket Guitar Chords

> A digital reference for common guitar chord diagrams and types. (iPhone/iPad app by John Walbolt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guitar-chords/id1212952460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Walbolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005725400)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,357 App Store ratings · 227 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guitar-chords/id1212952460/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Guitar Chords?

Guitar Chords is a collection of the most common chords for guitar. Right now there are 15 different types of chords (i.e. Major, Minor, dim, 7, m6, etc.)

If you enjoy this app please leave an iTunes review. If you have any problems or requests, you can email me (the developer) directly from the app!

## Key features

- Collection of common guitar chords
- 15 different chord types
- Major chords
- Minor chords
- Diminished chords
- Seventh chords

## What do users think of Pocket Guitar Chords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward layout
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Comprehensive chord library
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Quick chord reference
- 👍 Useful for advanced players too
- 👍 Transposed for left-handed players

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain chords
- 🔍 Limited number of chord variations
- 🔍 Could use more advanced chord options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing certain augmented chords
- Issues with chord display in split-screen mode

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save/bookmark favorite chords
- Option to hear chord samples
- Improved navigation between chords
- Expanded chord library with more variations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 227)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guitar-chords/id1212952460/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wrong

*2026-08-04, version 2.1.1*

Simple layout is great. Easy to use. No pointless accessory features. But what’s the point when many of the chords are just wrong? I mean it had one job.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-06-12, version 2.1*

Nice simple app just the way I like it. And no data collected. Thank you

### 4/5 — Excellent but needs updated

*2026-04-21, version 2.1*

Excellent pocket chord reference, but needs to update and include more chords like Bflat, Eflat etc.

### 2/5 — Missing some chords

*2025-12-21, version 2.1*

Just downloaded this app and was encouraged at first. However, the screens don't look like what's advertised with the download, and the biggest complaint is that there is no selection for A or B chords. Not sure if a recent update didn't go well, but the version I downloaded seems incomplete. Hope the next update corrects this because what is offered is great. Doesn't seem to be an Android version so couldn't check that to see if it's unique to iOS.

### 5/5 — Such a useful guide

*2025-07-07, version 1.7*

As a relatively inexperienced guitarist, this app is great for recording and helping to reinforce finger positions for all basic chords - and enabling advancement to interesting variations. I only downloaded this app today, but it is already a “go to” to support my learning process. The layout is structured in a straightforward way - and as a left handed guitarist, it helpfully sets out chord tab layouts conveniently transposed for the left handed player.

### 5/5 — Easy 4 Me

*2025-07-02, version 1.7*

I find this no frills app to be my go-to resource for playing solo or with a group.

### 5/5 — My “Go To First” Guitar App

*2025-05-23, version 1.7*

This guitar app is amazing. It’s very simple to use and I love the graphics. I have shared it with every guitar beginner I know. It is that good 👍

### 5/5 — Works

*2025-04-18, version 1.7*

An easy to use Cord reference. Works as advertised.

### 5/5 — Solid chord reference database.

*2025-04-03, version 1.7*

This app has no ads. It has major, minor, minor and major 7th, aug, and dim chords for all twelve tones, correct standard voicings in two variations. It has a plethora of other chord voicings ranging from standard to useable, and every one I can at least see how the author reasoned it out. None are wrong. I don’t know what more one could reasonably ask for in a free app. It’s more than I would have. Much gratitude for the author, who took their time to make a completely free, good looking, and easily navigable chord reference database that will be a boon for the beginner, the intermediate, and the veteran.

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2025-02-24, version 1.7*

Nicely built app with quick easy and intuitive interface. Recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Guitar Chords

### What does Pocket Guitar Chords do?

Pocket Guitar Chords provides a collection of the most common chords for guitar. It includes diagrams for 15 different types of chords, such as Major, Minor, dim, 7, and m6.

### What types of chords are included?

The app features 15 different types of guitar chords. This includes essential variations like Major, Minor, diminished (dim), seventh (7), and minor sixth (m6) chords.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for guitarists who need a quick and accessible reference for common chord shapes. It's useful for beginners learning chords and for more experienced players who want to quickly look up a specific chord type.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-06-17

Updated privacy policy and link.

### 2.1 — 2025-09-08

Added instructions for how to use the app, and some small visual changes.

### 2.0 — 2025-09-01

Cleaned up the design a little bit.

### 1.9 — 2025-08-27

Fixed feature to turn on left-handed mode, and adjusted some text.

### 1.8 — 2025-08-26

Finally! An update! The app was not up-to-date with current device sizes and iOS settings, but not it should work for everyone.

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## More apps by John Walbolt

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All apps by John Walbolt: https://appshunter.io/developer/1005725400

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