Comparison

Piano Chords Compass vs VAPolyLoop

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

VAPolyLoop

Create complex music with a polyphonic synthesizer and analog-style step sequencer. Features multiple oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, distortion, and various built-in effects. Export audio in multiple formats and sync with other devices via Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic synthesizer with 3 oscillators
  • Analog-style step sequencer
  • Resonant low-pass filter
  • Distortion and other built-in effects (delay, reverb, EQ)
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support
  • Audio export in AIFF, WAV, CAF, and AAC
Features
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VAPolyLoop features lowpass filter and amplifier which are optimized for playing by step sequencer. VAPolyLoop contains polyphonic synthesizer and analog style step sequencer. The synthesizer consists of three oscillators, resonant low pass filter, amplifier, distortion effect and five LFO. VAPolyLoop operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Main Features Polyphonic Synthesizer. Lowpass filter modeled on diode ladder filter. Distortion Effects Analog style step sequencer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control. Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Full Factory Preset: 96, Effect: 40 Improvements Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. UI Color can be selected from black, navy or gray. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. if sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, reduce number of voices. AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. AudioUnit Extension is supported by Apple Logic and Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension.

Screenshots

Piano Chords Compass4 screens
VAPolyLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VAPolyLoop at 5.0 against Piano Chords Compass's 2.3. Piano Chords Compass's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Piano Chords Compass costs $5.99 and VAPolyLoop $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Piano Chords Compass versus VAPolyLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano Chords CompassVAPolyLoop
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Piano Chords Compass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

VAPolyLoop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Piano Chords Compass

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piano Chords Compass free?
Piano Chords Compass costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyLoop free?
VAPolyLoop costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Piano Chords Compass or VAPolyLoop?
VAPolyLoop is rated higher. Piano Chords Compass averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VAPolyLoop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Piano Chords Compass or VAPolyLoop have ads?
Neither Piano Chords Compass nor VAPolyLoop shows ads.

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