Chords Genius vs PNO Book
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chords Genius
Identify chords by entering their notes and discover close matches. This tool offers chord sequences, scales, and a calculator to find notes within a chord. Hear chords and scales, with VoiceOver support for accessibility.
- Chord identification by note entry
- Close matching chord alternatives
- Chord sequence suggestions
- Chord calculator
- Scale suggestions
- Audio playback for chords and scales
- VoiceOver support
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What is that chord? Enter the notes in any order and find out what the chord is and any close matching chords. A complete tool for songwriters / musicians. FEATURES Keyboard & guitar interface for easy note entry. * Get close matching chord alternatives. * Offers a variety of chord sequences that go with your chosen chord. * Includes Chord Calculator; enter the name of a chord (e.g. Fm9) and see what notes it comprises. * Get all possible scales that work with your chord. * Hear each chord and scales. * VoiceOver supported.
PNO Book
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PNO Books is an ever-growing collection of chord progression books designed for musicians who love learning by ear and enjoy discovering new sounds. Whether you're looking for progressions inspired by specific songs, genres, or artists—or want to explore unique piano theory insights—PNO Books makes it easy. Each book includes clear, highlighted chords and accompanying video lessons, giving you a visual and practical way to bring progressions to life on the keys. Perfect for Pianists Who: Learn best by ear and love experimenting with new sounds Enjoy learning from YouTube but want structured, ready-to-play progressions Want fresh chord ideas inspired by real music to spark creativity Prefer a no-fluff, straight-to-the-point approach to playing With new books and videos added regularly, PNO Books is your go-to resource for expanding your chord vocabulary and refining your sound. Download now and start playing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PNO Book at none against Chords Genius's 1. Chords Genius's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Chords Genius sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PNO Book asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chords Genius ships an update every 3 days, PNO Book weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chords Genius | PNO Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Mood | Reginald Watkins |
In-app purchases
Chords Genius
- Upgrade$1.99
PNO Book
No in-app purchases









