# BU vs UkeLib Chords

The clearest difference is rating: UkeLib Chords at 4.8 against BU's 3.8. UkeLib Chords also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (92% vs 60%). BU's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UkeLib Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

UkeLib Chords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UkeLib Chords has 335 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BU's written reviews are positive against 92% of UkeLib Chords's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BU | UkeLib Chords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bu-chord/id1053286493/reviews) | **[4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukelib-chords/id1397148172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asoft.iOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/562152712) | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) |

## What reviewers say

### BU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bu-chord/id1053286493)

This application serves as a chord finder specifically for baritone ukuleles. It displays common chord fingerings and allows users to save notes and import chord names.

**Highlights:** Baritone ukulele chord display, Saves up to 40 memos per page, Adds titles to memo pages, Email chord names from memos, Import function for chord names, Displays simple chord approaches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version (permanently) | $3.99 | one-time |


### UkeLib Chords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukelib-chords/id1397148172)

Access a comprehensive ukulele chord library with all possible positions and suggested fingerings. Hear how chords sound with audio demonstrations and quickly find any chord using the search function. This tool is beneficial for both beginner and advanced ukulele players.

**Highlights:** Vast ukulele chord library, Suggested fingering for chords, Audio demonstration of chords, Search and find chords quickly, Multiple ukulele tunings supported, Export chords as PNG or MIDI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for finding chords
- 👍 Vast chord library
- 👍 Simple and convenient interface
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Sounds for different tunings (baritone, low G)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Some chords are not useful for certain users
- 👎 Lack of alternate fingering for some chords
- 👎 D7 chord is incorrect
- 👎 Too many commercials (mentioned by one user)
- 👎 Notes not named for red dots

**Reported bugs**

- D7 chord is wrong
- App still says KEY after upgrade instead of ROOT

**Requested features**

- Ability to save chords or song arrangements
- Ability to see notes corresponding to red dots
- Improvement similar to the second version of GtrLib Chords
- Ability to favorite chord positions and categorize them
- Ideas for song beats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BU free?

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

### Is UkeLib Chords free?

UkeLib Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BU or UkeLib Chords?

UkeLib Chords is rated higher. BU averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while UkeLib Chords averages 4.8 from 335 ratings.

### Do BU or UkeLib Chords have ads?

UkeLib Chords shows ads; BU does not.

### Which is updated more often, BU or UkeLib Chords?

BU ships an update monthly, and UkeLib Chords monthly. Most recently, BU was updated on October 13, 2026 and UkeLib Chords on October 12, 2026.

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