Comparison

Chords Genius vs PNO Book

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Chord identification by note entry
  • Close matching chord alternatives
  • Chord sequence suggestions
  • Chord calculator
  • Scale suggestions
  • Audio playback for chords and scales
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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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.

About

PNO Book

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Chords Genius4 screens
PNO Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chords Genius versus PNO Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChords GeniusPNO Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix MoodReginald Watkins

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chords Genius

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
None

PNO Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chords Genius free?
Chords Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PNO Book free?
PNO Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chords Genius or PNO Book have ads?
Neither Chords Genius nor PNO Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chords Genius or PNO Book?
Chords Genius ships an update every 3 days, and PNO Book weekly. Most recently, Chords Genius was updated on November 6, 2026 and PNO Book on October 30, 2026.

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