Chords Genius vs Cruz GR
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.
Cruz GR
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Cruz GR turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful MIDI controller. Create custom pad layouts in seconds. Build rich chords in any key and adapt every grid to your workflow. Three modes: Notes: Play melodies, basslines, leads, and trigger samples. Chords: Generate musical voicings from simple triads to rich 11ths, voiced Compact, Open or Wide, across any scale and key. Control: Map pads to MIDI CC. Pair instantly with Cruz GR Connect, the Mac companion app. Stable, persistent connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB with support for multiple devices. Cruz GR Connect is included with your purchase and available on the Mac App Store. Designed for music production on Mac. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and other major DAWs on Mac. Cruz GR is a MIDI controller and does not generate sound on its own. For live performance and studio recording, a USB connection is recommended.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chords Genius at Free against Cruz GR's $8.90. Chords Genius also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.4). Cruz GR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Chords Genius is free to download; Cruz GR costs $8.90 up front. Chords Genius sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cruz GR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chords Genius ships an update every 3 days, Cruz GR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chords Genius | Cruz GR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.90 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Mood | CRUZ Conseil |
In-app purchases
Chords Genius
- Upgrade$1.99
Cruz GR
No in-app purchases









