Comparison

Piano Chords Compass Lite vs ChordScope

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 Lite

Discover and master over 800 piano chords with this comprehensive toolkit. Ideal for musicians of all levels, it offers real-time previews, authentic grand piano sounds, and support for various chord types and inversions.

Highlights
  • Discover 800+ piano chords
  • Real-time chord previews
  • Authentic grand piano sound
  • Supports inversions and 56 chord types
  • Treble and Bass Clef support
  • Works with piano, synth, organ
Features
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Stuck hunting for that perfect chord? Don’t worry! With Piano Chords Compass Lite you can compose smarter, play better, and create faster. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this app is your ultimate toolkit to discover and master 800 piano chords with ease! Why Musicians Love It: + Find any chord fast by simply selecting the chord root, chord type, and additions + Explore 800 chords with real-time previews + Listen to every chord with authentic grand piano sound + Supports inversions & 56 Chord types, from major 7 to diminished 9 + It's completely FREE + Upgrade to the Full Version whenever you want to access all of the 2,500 chords Key Features: + Treble and Bass Clef support + Works with piano, synth, organ and more + Easy-to-use interface with volume control + Retina optimized visuals Made for Musicians of All Levels: + Beginners learning chord shapes + Intermediate players expanding their chord knowledge + Advanced musicians composing, recording, or teaching + Anyone looking for a reliable piano reference tool Download Piano Chords Compass Lite to start playing better! Or get the full version to access the complete note set and unlock the full potential of Piano Chords Compass with the 2,500 chords!

About

ChordScope

Features
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ChordScope visualizes harmony in real time from MIDI input. Connect a MIDI keyboard or controller and play. ChordScope detects the chord you’re playing and highlights the corresponding notes on a one-octave piano keyboard.  Notes that belong to the chord’s scale are shown clearly, making harmonic relationships easy to understand at a glance. Ideal for musicians, composers, and learners, ChordScope provides immediate visual feedback to help you explore chords and progressions as you play.

Screenshots

Piano Chords Compass Lite4 screens
ChordScope2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Piano Chords Compass Lite at 4 against ChordScope's 2. Piano Chords Compass Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Piano Chords Compass Lite versus ChordScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano Chords Compass LiteChordScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeTimo Seeberger

In-app purchases

None

Piano Chords Compass Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ChordScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piano Chords Compass Lite free?
Piano Chords Compass Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordScope free?
ChordScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Piano Chords Compass Lite or ChordScope have ads?
Neither Piano Chords Compass Lite nor ChordScope shows ads.

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