Comparison

Piano Chords Master vs Horucco

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

Head to head
About

Piano Chords Master

This app allows users to create and play songs by setting chords for each bar on a virtual keyboard. It supports various chord types and input methods, including MIDI, and offers transposition features for practice. Unlock all chord patterns and sounds with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Set chords per bar
  • Chord tone and sound confirmation
  • Identify chords by pressing keys
  • Full song playback with BPM
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • Chord transposition
  • Save and load songs
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This app supports chord piano playing. You can set the chord for each bar and check the chord tone and chord sounds on the keyboard. You can also play a song (all bars). We hope this app will help you practice songs that are composed of chords, such as pop music and jazz. ================================ Ver.3 New features: - Applying the concepts of "Bar" and "Song" (all bars). - "Bar" can contain a single chord or silence (N.C.). - "Song" can have any number of bars (previous version: 16). - Supports both portrait and landscape orientations. *If you would like to use the specifications of the previous version, please use 'Piano Chords Master [Classic]'. ================================ [ Main Features ] - Set a chord per bar (including silence (N.C.)) - Add bar editing features (Single: add, delete, paste; Range: cut, copy, delete multiple bars) - Display the chord tone of the selected chord (root, triad, 7th, tension, on-base) on the keyboard - Confirm the sound of the selected chord - Identify the chord when you press a key and display the chord name - Playback of song (all bars) (specifies BPM) - Save/load song (all bars) [ Convenient Features ] A variety of chord input methods: - Set from the key/chord selection view - Set from the on-screen keyboard - Set from a MIDI-compatible keyboard (Core MIDI compatible) Convenient chord registration method: - Simply select a common chord progression (e.g., 1-6-2-5) and add it to a bar. - Select from presets (e.g., blues, jazz standards) and register them as templates for new songs. Edit chords: - Transposition (change the key of the entire bar) Keyboard UI: - 6-octave keyboard (C2 - C7) - Adjustable keyboard width MIDI features: - Supports MIDI message (note on/off) transmission - Supports Bluetooth MIDI connection * To enter and display all chord patterns, including tensions (b9, #9, 11, #11, b13, 13), In-app purchase is required. * There are 28 sounds in total (9 are available by default). To use them all, In-app purchase is required.) [ Chord type ] M, 7, 7(b5), 7(#5), 6, 6 9, 9, add9, M7, M9, M7(b5), M7(#5), m, m6, m6 9, m(#5), m add9, m7, mM7, m7(b5), m7(#5), m9, mM9, aug, dim, dim7, sus4, 7sus4, 9sus4, M7sus4, M9sus4, sus2, 7sus2, M7sus2 (To use below, you need In-App Purchase.) 7(b9), 7(#9), 7(#11), 7(b13), 7(13), 7(b9 #11), 7(b9 b13), 7(b9 13), 9(#11), 9(b13), 9(13), 7(#9 #11), 7(#9 b13), 7(#9 13), M7(#11), M9(#11), M7(13), M9(13), m7(11), m7(13), m9(11), m7(b5 11), m7(b5 13)

About

Horucco

This app listens to music and identifies chord progressions, then provides tools to understand, edit, and demo them. It offers AI-powered explanations, next-chord suggestions, and customization options for songwriters and musicians.

Highlights
  • Instant chord detection from songs
  • Guitar and piano chord visualizations
  • AI harmony analysis and explanations
  • Next chord suggestions
  • Drag-and-drop progression editor
  • Full chord customization
  • Transpose to any key or scale
  • Export to MIDI and WAV
Features
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Unleash harmony. Write songs faster. Jam ideas. Horucco listens to songs and instantly turns what you hear into playable chords — then helps you understand, expand, and demo them with intelligent tools. What You Can Do with Horucco • Get chords from songs (instant detection) Play a song and Horucco identifies the chord progression for you — ready to learn, tweak, and reuse. • Play the chords on guitar & piano See guitar shapes and piano voicings for every chord so you can play along right away. • AI teacher for progressions An AI coach explains what’s happening in the harmony (functions, tension/release, common moves) so you learn while you play. • Next-chord suggestions Stuck? Horucco can suggest the next chord to keep your progression moving. • Build, edit & arrange progressions Drag & drop chords into a timeline. Rearrange, extend, or delete with ease. • Full chord customization Change root, mode, extensions, octave, voicing — and go “out of key” for more adventurous progressions. • Transpose to any key or scale Shift the entire progression (or single chords) to any key instantly. • Quick demos in a few taps Play your chords with different instruments and patterns to create fast sketches and ideas. • Browse ready-made chord sets Explore curated progressions and saved chord packs to spark new songs. • Export to MIDI & WAV Bring your progressions and demos into your DAW or share them anywhere. Who It’s For Songwriters & composers who want to create faster Producers who want a theory-aware tool outside the DAW Hobbyists & learners who want to understand harmony by doing No matter your level, Horucco adapts to you. Turn music you love into chords you can play — and build new songs from there. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.horucco.com/appprivacy/

Screenshots

Piano Chords Master4 screens
Horucco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Piano Chords Master at 4.5 against Horucco's 4.3. Piano Chords Master also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 19). Horucco's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, 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. Piano Chords Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Horucco sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piano Chords Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Piano Chords Master's written reviews are positive against 74% of Horucco's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piano Chords Master ships an update every 6 weeks, Horucco every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Piano Chords Master versus Horucco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano Chords MasterHorucco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (66 ratings) — better4.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Daniele Sidoli

Customer experience

Piano Chords Master

All ratings66 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.1%

Horucco

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Piano Chords Master

One-time5
  • All sounds are available$0.99
  • Save chords list / seq data$0.99
  • Available sending MIDI message$0.99
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  • All chords are available$1.99
  • Always remove banner ads.$7.99
3 purchases

Horucco

Subscriptions3
  • Horucco Subscription Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Horucco Sub Annual Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Horucco Subscription Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Piano Chords Master free?
Piano Chords Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horucco free?
Horucco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piano Chords Master or Horucco?
Piano Chords Master is rated higher. Piano Chords Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Horucco averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.
Do Piano Chords Master or Horucco have ads?
Both Piano Chords Master and Horucco show ads.
Which is updated more often, Piano Chords Master or Horucco?
Piano Chords Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and Horucco every 4 weeks. Most recently, Piano Chords Master was updated on September 21, 2026 and Horucco on June 19, 2026.

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