Guitar Notation Pro vs ChordDetectorInator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guitar Notation Pro
Compose, edit, and playback guitar sheet music scores with this powerful notation app. Supports multi-track tabs, chord charts, and various instruments. Export your compositions in industry-standard formats.
- Compose and edit sheet music
- Multi-track tab support
- Chord chart configuration
- High-quality playback
- Export to MusicXML, MIDI, PNG, PDF
- Supports up to 8 staff
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A great guitar tabs and chords notation app on iOS. For any guitar music lover, Guitar Notation gives you the ability to read, compose, edit, and playback guitar sheet music scores. With it you can be a talented composer and great musician anywhere. As long as you have a little knowledge of sheet music, you can write music composition simply by touch and move. Of course it could help you to learn guitar notations. It can handle multi-track tabs, also it supports for chord chart configuration. With the help of it you could easily record the flashes of inspiration wherever they strike. Are you ready to compose music in a simple way? ----------------------- Features: -Export in the industry-popular MusicXML file format, allowing for exchanging sheet music with other software (Finale, Sibelius, Encore, MuseScore, etc). -Export MIDI file. -Export PNG image and PDF document. -High quality sound for playback. -Support editing up to 8 staff at the same time. -Support many kinds of guitar and bass instrument. ----------------------- Supported notation: *A variety of note types, from whole note to 128th note and dotted note *Chord chart configuration *A variety of time signatures *All standard key signatures *Adjustable tempo *All accidentals (sharps, flats, double sharps, double flats, and naturals) *Tie, slur, and tuplet *Many types of ornament *A wide range of dynamics
ChordDetectorInator
Instantly identify musical chords in real-time from any instrument. This app requires no setup and is perfect for musicians of all levels learning songs, transcribing, or needing quick chord references during performances. Enjoy privacy with local audio processing.
- Real-time chord detection
- Works with any instrument
- No setup or musical knowledge needed
- Instant chord display
- Local audio processing for privacy
- Free trial with optional unlimited access
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ChordDetectorInator provides real-time chord detection for any musical situation. Whether you're practicing solo on guitar or piano, jamming with a full band, or analyzing songs, simply tap "Start Listening" and watch chords appear instantly on screen. The clean, distraction-free interface works with any acoustic or amplified instrument and requires no setup or musical knowledge. Perfect for musicians learning songs, transcribing music, or needing quick chord reference during live performances. Try free for 60 seconds per session, then unlock unlimited listening for just $2.99. Your audio stays private - everything is processed locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChordDetectorInator at Free against Guitar Notation Pro's $149.00. ChordDetectorInator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Guitar Notation Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). 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
ChordDetectorInator is free to download; Guitar Notation Pro costs $149.00 up front. ChordDetectorInator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guitar Notation Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChordDetectorInator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Notation Pro has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Guitar Notation Pro ships an update every 3 months, ChordDetectorInator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guitar Notation Pro | ChordDetectorInator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 嵩 张 | Robert J Sarvis Jr |
In-app purchases
Guitar Notation Pro
No in-app purchases
ChordDetectorInator
- Unlock Time Limit$2.99
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