Comparison

Banjo Chords Compass vs SplitSheet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Banjo Chords Compass

This comprehensive banjo chord library offers over 24,000 professional-quality chord tabs for both 4-string and 5-string banjos. It supports various tunings, includes authentic chord sounds, and features a left-handed mode for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • 24,000+ chord tabs
  • Supports 4 and 5-string banjos
  • Authentic banjo chord sounds
  • 56 chord types
  • Multiple common tunings
  • Left-handed player mode
Features
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Whether you're a beginner or a professional, Banjo Chords Compass is your complete banjo chord library. Master banjo chords instantly with the most comprehensive chord reference app available. Banjo Chords Compass delivers over 24,000 professional-quality chord tabs across all 17 fretboard positions for both 4-string and 5-string banjos. Key Features: + Access over 24,000 chord tabs in all fretboard positions + Supports both 5-string and 4-string banjos + Play and hear authentic banjo chord sounds + Includes 56 chord types: Maj, Min, Dim, Aug, Sus2, Sus4, 5, and more + Supports many common tunings: Open G, Standard C, Open D, Old-Time D, and others + Left-handed player mode available + Volume control for customized practice + High-resolution Retina graphics for exceptional clarity Built for: + Beginners who want to learn chords quickly + Intermediate players expanding their chord knowledge + Advanced musicians composing, recording, or teaching + Anyone looking for a reliable, pro-level banjo reference tool Why Choose Banjo Chords Compass: + One-time purchase - no subscriptions or recurring fees + Buy once! Use forever! Across all your Apple devices— iPhone, iPad and Mac! + Instant offline access to your complete chord library + Professional-grade tool used by teachers Transform and elevate your banjo playing today! Get Banjo Chords Compass and unlock every chord you'll ever need!

About

SplitSheet

This app provides a collaborative space for songwriters to organize lyrics, notes, and writer information. It facilitates real-time collaboration, worktape recording, and the management of songwriting splits. Designed for musicians and teams, it streamlines the creative process from initial idea to final song distribution.

Highlights
  • Collaborative lyric writing and editing
  • Record and save worktapes
  • Invite co-writers securely
  • Organize writer and publisher details
  • Set and confirm songwriting splits
  • Review song history
Features
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SplitSheet is a collaborative songwriting workspace built to keep every writing session organized from the first idea to the final split. Start a write, invite collaborators, and keep lyrics, notes, worktapes, writer information, and songwriting splits together in one place. With SplitSheet, you can: • Write and edit lyrics collaboratively • Record and save worktapes • Invite co-writers with secure links and QR codes • Keep writer PRO and IPI/CAE information organized • Set songwriting splits and ask collaborators to confirm them • Review past writing sessions and song history • Manage publisher and writer details from your profile SplitSheet is designed for working songwriters, producers, artists, publishers, and writing teams who want a simple way to keep the room organized. SplitSheet does not register songs with a PRO, publisher, or copyright office and is not a substitute for legal or publishing registration. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Banjo Chords Compass4 screens
SplitSheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplitSheet at 100% against Banjo Chords Compass's 21%. SplitSheet also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Banjo Chords Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (67 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SplitSheet is free to download; Banjo Chords Compass costs $4.99 up front. SplitSheet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Banjo Chords Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplitSheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banjo Chords Compass has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Banjo Chords Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of SplitSheet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Banjo Chords Compass ships an update every 64 months, SplitSheet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Banjo Chords Compass versus SplitSheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanjo Chords CompassSplitSheet
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (67 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeDaniel Martin

Customer experience

Banjo Chords Compass

All ratings66 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative28.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative73.7%

SplitSheet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Banjo Chords Compass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SplitSheet

Subscriptions2
  • SplitSheet Pro$9.991 Month
  • SplitSheet Publisher$99.991 Month

Questions

Is Banjo Chords Compass free?
Banjo Chords Compass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitSheet free?
SplitSheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Banjo Chords Compass or SplitSheet?
SplitSheet is rated higher. Banjo Chords Compass averages 3.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while SplitSheet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Banjo Chords Compass or SplitSheet have ads?
Neither Banjo Chords Compass nor SplitSheet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banjo Chords Compass or SplitSheet?
Banjo Chords Compass ships an update every 64 months, and SplitSheet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Banjo Chords Compass was updated on November 7, 2026 and SplitSheet on October 31, 2026.

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