Comparison

Bass Chords Compass Lite vs NoteMemory

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

Head to head
About

Bass Chords Compass Lite

Instantly access a vast library of bass guitar chords across all fretboard positions. This app serves as a comprehensive chord dictionary and creative tool for bassists of all skill levels, offering authentic sound playback and flexible learning options.

Highlights
  • 8,000 chord voicings
  • 17 fretboard positions per chord
  • Supports 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses
  • Authentic sound playback
  • Virtual fretboard display
  • Right- and left-handed support
  • Multiple common tunings
Features
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Tired of hunting down the perfect bass chord? Bass Chords Compass Lite helps you unlock 8,000 bass guitar chords across all fretboard positions — instantly. Whether you’re a beginner learning new shapes or a pro, this app is your go-to chord dictionary and creative companion. Why Bass Players Choose This App: + 8,000 chord voicings across 56 chord types + Explore 17 fretboard positions for each chord + Supports 4-, 5-, and 6-string bass guitars + Authentic bass guitar sound playback + Notation and virtual fretboard display + Works for right- and left-handed players + Full support for retina graphics and volume control + Choose from all common tunings, including Tenor and Alternative + You can use it on Mac, iPhone and iPad + It’s completely FREE What You Get in the Lite Version: + Full chord library for 4 essential keys (C, C#, D, D#) + Complete feature set for free - everything except additional keys + Zero limitations on chord types, positions, or sounds + Perfect for trying before upgrading to all 12 keys Ideal For: + Bass learners seeking visual, auditory, and interactive chord learning + Songwriters and producers + Left- or right-handed musicians needing flexible tools + Musicians exploring advanced voicings and tunings Ready to unlock your full bass potential?  Download Bass Chords Compass Lite now and start your musical journey today!

About

NoteMemory

Features
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NoteMemory helps you learn musical notes in a simple, playful way. Play classic Memory with note names, staff notation, and keyboard views, or try Note Sudoku: a compact puzzle where the same notes appear in different representations. It is made for quick practice, short breaks, and anyone who wants to recognize notes more confidently. Features: - Memory game for note names and notation - Note Sudoku with staff, name, and keyboard views - Treble and bass clef practice - One-player and on iPad also a two-player Memory mode - Flip mode for changing the learning direction - Local best result for the current day - No account, no tracking, no ads NoteMemory is intentionally small and focused: open it, play a round, and train your note reading.

Screenshots

Bass Chords Compass Lite4 screens
NoteMemory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Bass Chords Compass Lite at 4 against NoteMemory's 2. Bass Chords Compass Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 · 8 level
Bass Chords Compass Lite versus NoteMemory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBass Chords Compass LiteNoteMemory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 68 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeMatthias Kwoczek

In-app purchases

None

Bass Chords Compass Lite

No in-app purchases

None

NoteMemory

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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