Comparison

Chords Genius vs ScoreFlow

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

ScoreFlow

Features
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Key Features: * Professional Rendering: Supports PDF sheet music in single-page, double-page, continuous scrolling, and partial next-page preview modes. * Precision Annotation: Low-latency Apple Pencil support for marking performance details. * Smart Tools: Custom text and measure numbers to keep practice organized. * iCloud Sync: Sync annotations and library items across devices seamlessly. * Bluetooth Pedal Support: Hands-free page turning for rehearsals and performances. * PNG Pre-rendering: Improves loading and page-turn performance for large scores. 1. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 2. Privacy Policy: https://score-flow-indol.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Chords Genius4 screens
ScoreFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chords Genius at every 3 days against ScoreFlow's fortnightly. Chords Genius also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ScoreFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chords Genius ships an update every 3 days, ScoreFlow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chords Genius versus ScoreFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChords GeniusScoreFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix MoodWei Te Hsu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chords Genius

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
2 purchases

ScoreFlow

Subscriptions2
  • ScoreFlow Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ScoreFlow Pro Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Chords Genius free?
Chords Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreFlow free?
ScoreFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chords Genius or ScoreFlow have ads?
Neither Chords Genius nor ScoreFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chords Genius or ScoreFlow?
Chords Genius ships an update every 3 days, and ScoreFlow fortnightly. Most recently, Chords Genius was updated on October 26, 2026 and ScoreFlow on October 25, 2026.

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