Piano Chords Compass vs Playset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Piano Chords Compass
Instantly discover and master over 2,500 piano chords with real-time previews and authentic grand piano sounds. Save chords as sheet music or diagrams, supporting 56 chord types and inversions for musicians of all levels.
- Discover 2,500+ piano chords
- Real-time chord previews
- Authentic grand piano sound
- Save chords as sheet music or diagrams
- Supports 56 chord types and inversions
- Treble and Bass Clef support
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Stuck hunting for that perfect chord? Stop wasting time! Compose smarter, play better, and create faster with Piano Chords Compass! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this app is your ultimate toolkit to discover and master over 2,500 piano chords — instantly and effortlessly! Why Musicians Love this App: + Find any chord fast by simply selecting the root, chord type, and additions to explore a wide range of chords with real-time previews + Every chord plays in authentic grand piano sound so you know exactly how it should feel and sound + Save your chords as either sheet music or keyboard diagrams — perfect for lessons, songwriting, and jam sessions + Supports chord inversions & 56 chord types, master even the most complex harmonies with ease Made for Musicians of All Levels: From beginners learning chord shapes to advanced players building rich compositions, Piano Chords Compass adapts to your style and skill level. Key Features: + Treble and Bass Clef support + 56 chord types with optional add-ons + Works with piano, synth, organ and more + Easy-to-use interface with volume control Pay once: NO ads and no subscriptions! Just pure, uninterrupted chords creation! Get instant access to 2,500+ chords and start creating better music now!
Playset
Create music instantly with this intuitive groovebox sequencer. Build songs layer by layer with drums, bass, and synths, then mix and arrange them in a timeline. Share your projects and explore demo songs.
- Multi-touch drum & synth sequencer
- 50 original sample kits
- Mixer with FX
- Patterns & Timeline module
- MIDI & Audio Unit AUv3 support
- AudioBus & Ableton Link support
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Playset is Fingerlab's intuitive groovebox sequencer for iPad — designed for instant fun and live music making. Start with the drums, add a sneaky bass line, dress it with a fat lead and you've got your song. Adjust the mix, add some FX, arrange your patterns in the timeline and you're done. From the team behind DM1, Apple Design Award winner 2012. Playset is a premium app — no in-app purchases, no ads. Buy it once, it's entirely yours. Features: • Multi-touch drum & synth sequencer • 50 original sample kits (drum kits, bass & leads) • Mixer with mute, level, pitch, pan & custom kit per track • 2 FX per instrument (Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Chorus, Compressor and more) • Patterns & Timeline module • Fast bounce — master or separated tracks, mono or stereo • Share & import projects • Gallery with demo songs • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Ableton Link support • Audio Unit AUv3 support • Audio background mode Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Have fun! The Fingerlab Team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Playset at 4.1 against Piano Chords Compass's 2.3. Playset also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 78%) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). Piano Chords Compass's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Piano Chords Compass costs $5.99 and Playset $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Playset holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Piano Chords Compass's written reviews are positive against 92% of Playset's.
| Parameter | Piano Chords Compass | Playset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Schlee | Fingerlab |
Customer experience
Piano Chords Compass
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In-app purchases
Piano Chords Compass
No in-app purchases
Playset
No in-app purchases
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