# TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory — Chord Progressions & Practice

> Music app for songwriting, chord finding, scale learning, and music theory practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Hengst Daniels.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaly-songs-scales-and-theory/id1242467844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Hengst Daniels](https://appshunter.io/developer/720186475)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,314 App Store ratings · 405 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2017-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaly-songs-scales-and-theory/id1242467844/reviews.md

## What is TONALY?

Songwriting, scales & music theory — built around the circle of fifths.

Tonaly helps you write songs, master scales, and finally make sense of music theory. Visual, interactive, and built for guitarists, pianists, producers, and every musician in between.

** #1 Music App in over 20 countries **
** Loved by 250.000+ musicians **

WRITE SONGS THAT WORK
Pick chords from the circle of fifths and combine them into songs that sound great. See how chords connect, change keys instantly, and export your ideas as MIDI to Ableton, Logic, or GarageBand.

LEARN SCALES VISUALLY
Master scales on guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, violin, viola, or cello — with left-hand mode. From major and minor to Dorian, Mixolydian, and 80+ additional scales.

UNDERSTAND MUSIC THEORY
See how keys, chords, and scales connect — instead of memorizing rules. Roman numerals, Nashville numbers, intervals, and chord structures, all explained visually.

FOR EVERY MUSICIAN
Whether you're starting out, finishing your first song, or teaching students — Tonaly adapts to your level and instrument.

KEY FEATURES
- Interactive circle of fifths
- 80+ scales and modes
- 7 instruments with multiple tunings
- MIDI and PDF leadsheet export
- Song templates (Pop, Jazz, Blues & more)
- Time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 7/8, 5/8
- Transposed playback for Bb and Eb instruments
- Color themes including a color blind theme
- German note names (H/B)
- iCloud sync
- Left-hand mode

START FREE
Tonaly offers a free trial – cancel anytime.

Privacy Policy: https://tonaly.app/privacy/app
Terms of Service: https://tonaly.app/legal/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Songwriting tools
- Chord and scale learning
- MIDI and PDF export
- Instrument simulations
- Collaboration features
- Music theory explanations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $9.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80+ Scales | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF lead sheet export | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TONALY?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning music theory
- 💡 Useful for songwriting and composing
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing design
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go music creation

**Cons**

- 🔒 Paywall for additional scales and features
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Limited chord and rhythm customization options
- 🔒 No ability to change chord voicings or inversions
- 🔒 Inability to change key or time signature within a song

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional audio glitches or static during playback
- Issues with restoring in-app purchases on different devices
- App crashing or failing to load on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more chord customization options, including inversions and voicings
- Implement the ability to change key or time signature within a song
- Provide more advanced scale and mode options beyond the basic major/minor
- Add a metronome or drum accompaniment feature
- Implement MIDI input/output support for better integration with other music apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 405)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaly-songs-scales-and-theory/id1242467844/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2026-07-26, version 3.8.2*

Thabks

### 5/5 — Just all around great music app

*2026-07-19, version 3.8.2*

I got this app when it first came out and it’s help me tremendously with learning scales, chords and just song structure in general. It’s very well put together and offers so much learning potential for anyone wanting to learn music and is a great app to practice if you need to brush up on music knowledge. Very much recommend

### 1/5 — Forced Subscription

*2026-06-28, version 3.8.1*

Bought Tonaly Pro about a year ago, which seems to have been removed to force subscriptions. Not cool. Also, the amount of data shared is insane. Small devs are a danger to our privacy just as much as Big Tech, since our micro-data, once combined, creates precise digital profiles. Hey dev, are you aware you will be living under the surveillance state you're helping build? Anyway, where is my Pro app?

### 5/5 — 100

*2026-06-24*

100

**Developer response:** 🙌

### 4/5 — Great app, hoping for a few additions!

*2026-06-18, version 3.8.0*

Tonally has quickly become a standout tool in my music production workflow. The current feature set is fantastic, making it incredibly intuitive to map out progressions and build out track ideas. It’s genuinely a pleasure to use for songwriting.

If I could suggest a couple of updates for a future release, it would be amazing to see support for more complex voicings:
 Higher Extensions: Adding 11ths and 13ths would be a game-changer for exploring deeper musical textures.

Overall, it’s an excellent app that I highly recommend, and with those few additions, it would be absolutely perfect.

### 4/5 — 환불요청드립니다

*2026-06-16*

잘못 터치가 되어 결제가 되버렸습니다 환불 요청드립니다

**Developer response:** 환불은 Apple을 통해 직접 요청하실 수 있습니다: https://support.apple.com/118428 — 대부분의 경우 빠르게 처리됩니다. 불편을 드려서 죄송합니다! 🙏

### 1/5 — Scummy

*2026-06-10, version 3.8.0*

Forces you to give up a bunch of privacy issues and then the app is not free, immediately forces you to subscribe

### 5/5 — 非常棒的一款应用

*2026-05-13*

终于支持中文了，希望作者的其他App也能支持中文

**Developer response:** 非常感谢你的支持！很高兴中文支持对你有帮助 😊 我们会认真考虑在其他应用中也加入中文支持，敬请期待！

### 5/5 — great app

*2026-05-01, version 3.7.7*

i don’t know what that 1 star review is talking about, this is a killer app that is a must have for musicians

### 5/5 — Just need one thing

*2026-04-18, version 3.7.5*

I love everything about this about and it has, almost, everything you could want for music theory. If an arpeggio finder/creator was added it would get the chef’s kiss.

## Frequently asked questions about TONALY

### What does TONALY do?

TONALY is a music app designed to help users write songs, find chords, and learn music theory. It provides tools for exploring chord progressions, practicing scales, and understanding musical concepts, catering to musicians of all skill levels.

### What are the key features of TONALY?

Key features include tools for songwriting, highlighting chords within a key, looking up chord fingerings on various instruments, MIDI and PDF export, and learning scales and music theory. It also offers collaboration features and integrated instrument simulations.

### How much does TONALY cost?

The app is free to download and use, but offers additional scales and PDF export functionality as optional add-ons, which can be purchased within the app.

### What instruments are supported in TONALY?

The app includes integrated instruments for guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, violin, viola, and cello. It also supports left-hand mode for these instruments and offers transposed playback for Bb or Eb instruments.

### Who is TONALY for?

This app is for musicians of all kinds, including songwriters, producers, beginners, and advanced players. It's useful for those looking to improve their instrumental skills, find chords and inspiration for songs, or teach music theory.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.3 — 2026-08-03

I've made some minor updates to keep everything running smoothly while you write and practice.

The app is updated regularly. Suggestions? Reach out to: support@tonaly.app

### 3.8.2 — 2026-07-14

I've fixed a few minor issues and made some improvements under the hood, so the app stays stable and reliable while you write and practice.

The app is updated regularly. Suggestions? Reach out to: support@tonaly.app

### 3.8.1 — 2026-06-24

I fixed an issue where the app could crash when connected to a Bluetooth device. Everything should run smoothly now, whether you're using headphones, a speaker, or another device. Also, battery usage in background has been optimized.

The app is updated regularly. Suggestions? Reach out to: support@tonaly.app

### 3.8.0 — 2026-06-10

I've updated the app's foundation under the hood to keep everything running smoothly and up to date. Nothing flashy this time, just some solid groundwork so Tonaly stays fast and reliable while you write and practice.

The app is updated regularly. Suggestions? Reach out to: support@tonaly.app

### 3.7.9 — 2026-06-02

This update fixes an issue where the "Melodic minor" scale was not playing as the "Aeolian" shape in the downward direction. As well as minor improvements and optimizations. 

The app is updated regularly. Suggestions? Reach out to: support@tonaly.app

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## More apps by Christian Hengst Daniels

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All apps by Christian Hengst Daniels: https://appshunter.io/developer/720186475

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