# puc+ vs Chord Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chord Studio at 100% against puc+'s 20%. Chord Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). puc+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chord Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. puc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chord Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: puc+ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of puc+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Chord Studio's.

## The numbers

| Metric | puc+ | Chord Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puc-plus/id1026893744/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zivix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/432608428) | [Jin Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830436291) |

## What reviewers say

### puc+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puc-plus/id1026893744)

This app enables wireless MIDI connectivity for iOS devices, allowing you to control music creation apps with your MIDI controllers. It monitors hardware status and facilitates Bluetooth connections to various MIDI-compatible instruments and devices.

**Highlights:** Wireless MIDI interface for iOS, Connects MIDI controllers to music apps, Monitors hardware battery status, Supports firmware updates, Bluetooth Smart (Low-Energy 4.0) communication, Connects to Mac for CoreMIDI control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chord Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732)

This app helps musicians play, recognize, and create chord progressions. It offers real-time chord recognition, MIDI keyboard support, and tools to craft and export custom musical arrangements. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean interface and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time chord recognition, Custom chord progression creation, MIDI keyboard support, Chord lookup and voicings, Built-in metronome, Export progressions to MIDI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chord Studio Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Chord Studio Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is puc+ free?

puc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chord Studio free?

Chord Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, puc+ or Chord Studio?

Chord Studio is rated higher. puc+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Chord Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do puc+ or Chord Studio have ads?

Neither puc+ nor Chord Studio shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*