Comparison

Piano Chords Master vs Chord Studio

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

Chord Studio

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
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Your all-in-one chord companion. Play and recognize chords live, craft custom progressions, and connect your MIDI keyboard. Play Mode - Recognize chords in real time while you play - Look up any chord and explore multiple voicings - MIDI keyboard support for seamless input - Built-in metronome to keep your practice tight - Challenge your chord skills and compete on global leaderboards - Or simply enjoy it as a elegantly designed piano in your pocket Songwriting Mode - Craft custom chord progressions with just a few taps - Instantly hear how your chords sound together - Choose from a wide range of instruments and playing styles - Customize playback with humanize, transposition, voicing adjustments, and more - Auto-detect chords from MIDI input for faster editing - Share with friends or export your progressions to MIDI files Designed for Musicians - Minimal, elegant design for the best user experience - Light / Dark Mode and customizable theme colors - 100% ad-free, so you can focus on your music - Regular updates with new features and content For questions or feedback, contact us anytime at chordstudio3572@outlook.com Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Piano Chords Master4 screens
Chord Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chord Studio at 5.0 against Piano Chords Master's 4.5. Chord Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Piano Chords Master's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Chord Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chord Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano Chords Master has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Piano Chords Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chord Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piano Chords Master ships an update every 6 weeks, Chord Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Piano Chords Master versus Chord Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano Chords MasterChord Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (66 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Jin Zhang

Customer experience

Piano Chords Master

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

Chord Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

Chord Studio

Subscriptions1
  • Chord Studio Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Chord Studio Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Piano Chords Master free?
Piano Chords Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chord Studio free?
Chord Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piano Chords Master or Chord Studio?
Chord Studio is rated higher. Piano Chords Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Chord Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Piano Chords Master or Chord Studio have ads?
Piano Chords Master shows ads; Chord Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Piano Chords Master or Chord Studio?
Piano Chords Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chord Studio weekly. Most recently, Piano Chords Master was updated on September 21, 2026 and Chord Studio on July 27, 2026.

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